Tag Archives: Shiraz

McLaren Vale Wine – Danshi Rise Wines

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Steve (owner, grape grower and winemaker) has been making wine from his lovingly tendered vineyard since 2003 (with the exception of 2005) and has supplied grapes to many well known McLaren Vale wineries – wineries that only look for grapes … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #67 – Danshi Rise Shiraz

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Danshi Rise is a very small winery producing Shiraz wines of great depth and structure. Lots of alcohol and flavor here. Check out my tasting in the winery.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Braydun Hill Vineyard

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Carol & Tony Bradley-Dunn have put in a lot of hard work to produce some little gems mad with Shiraz from their 10 acres – half planted in 1998 and half in 1999.  They have devoted their exploits to Shiraz … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 65 – Braydun Hill Shiraz & Vinturi

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Lonely Grape

My first use of the Vinturi Aerator and I could not think of a better wine that needs aeration than the 2004 Braydun Hill Hand Picked Premium Single Vineyard Shiraz. A wine with some bottle age plus one with lots … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Mr Riggs

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Ben Riggs the “Mr Riggs” of this label is the winemaker for Penny’s Hill wines as well and they are all available from the Penny’s Hill Cellar Door in McLaren Vale. They also sell wine under the Whoop Whoop label … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Penny”s Hill & The Black Chook

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Penny’s Hill cellar door is between the towns of McLaren Vale and Willunga and can only be considered as a success story for McLaren Vale from their 1988 beginnings.  A very smart set of packaging where the red dot is … Continue reading →

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Lonley Grape TV Episode # 64 – Vale v Barossa Sparkling Shiraz

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Back at the Barossa Collective Cellar Door (Main Street, Tanunda). Drop in and say Hello and let them know Shane sent you. This time I am tasting 2 Sparkling Shiraz wines. Thorpe 2006 & Karra Yerta NV. Both yum in … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Marienberg and Fern Hill Estate

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The Marienberg Cellar Door has just re-opened after refurbishment of the adjacent restaurant.  They have also moved the cellar door location onto the McLaren Vale Main Street.  This looked like a smart move as previously the outlet was around the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 63 – Wolf Blass Gold Label Wines

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Episode 2 of the sponsored tastings. This time the Gold Label series. A Coonawarra Cabernet and a Barossa Shiraz. Wolf Blass is running an in store promotion of 1 all expenses paid trip to go to the 2010 Boxing Day … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #61 Barossa vs McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Part 3 of the series of tastings conducted at Collective Barossa Cellar Door. This time a Shiraz effort – one from each region (McLaren Vale and Barossa).

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