Tag Archives: Shiraz

Lonely Grape TV Episode #120 Gilligan 2011 Little Brother Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Lonely Grape

In 2011 Gilligan wines did not make their flagship SGM wine.  Thus the second label – Little Brother, got some fruit it would not normally get.  I was looking forward to seeing how this blend was…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #119 Grancari Estate 2010 Shiraz

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Lonely Grape

A recently bottled sample from what is fast becoming one of my favorite wineries – the organically grown Grancari Estate.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #112 Braydun Hill 2006 Premium Shiraz

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Lonely Grape

From one of the small artesian producers Braydun Hill. They concentrate on Shiraz and do a wonderful job. The 2006 is excellent.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #111 Danshi Rise 2008 Shiraz

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Danshi Rise -doing what they do best – making good wine from difficult conditions. Check out my thoughts…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #110 Waywood Wines 2010 Quattro Vini

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Lonely Grape

An interesting blend of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Shiraz. Not only an interesting blend but also a very interesting wine. Check out purchase of this wine as part of the Taste McLaren Vale Membership pack

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #107 Gilligan 2009 GSM

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Join me in tasting a Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre from an up and coming producer – Gilligan.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 99 – Braydun Hill 2008 Shimply Shiraz

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Lonely Grape

From the Braydun Hill stable, this Shimply Shiraz is a pleasant surprise and I can see why it is a recent award winner.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 98 Pikkara 2010 Shiraz

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A newly bottled 2010 Shiraz from a really small McLaren Vale producer – Pikkara. This will be one to watch. All the usual character of McLaren Vale Shiraz.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #96 Leibich Vintage Fortified

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Vintage Fortified style seems to be a dying expression of the fermented grape.  It is a pity as this style can be excellent.  I do like this version – check out my comments.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #95 – Grancari Estate 2008 Shiraz

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A Shiraz from one of the few fully certified organic vineyard and winery combinations in McLaren Vale.  2008 was a hot vintage that caused many issues with the resultant wine, however this wine seems to have been spared.

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