Tag Archives: Small Producer

McLaren Vale Wines – Dyson Wines

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Sitting here drinking a glass of Dyson’s GPR 2002 Clarice Cabernet Sauvignon and wondering what to write about this winery and I turned the bottle around and read the back label …… “Dyson Wines “I trust in Nature for the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #47 – Tapestry Grenache & Inkwell Shiraz

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Back at my home bar and tasting a lovely dry grown Grenache from Tapestry and an old favorite in the Inkwell Shiraz.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #45 – Tim Geddes Wines

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Shane here again. This week I taste 2 wines from Tim Geddes Wines Seldom Inn label. His wines can be described as “stong wines”. I hope you enjoy this review as much as I did filming it.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Tim Geddes Wines

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

To say that Tim Geddes is an interesting character would be an understatement.  With making wines from the old Maxwells winery (that is now owned by Scarpontoni) he has developed a number of wine making gigs as a contractor and … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #44 – Waywood Wines Pt2

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Another experiment. @ Waywood wines that have been kept for 10 days under vacuvun (ie air removed from the partially empty bottle). The idea was is to see the development over the 10 days……

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McLaren Vale Wines – Fall From Grace / S.C. Pannell Wines

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Fall From Grace is one of the most interesting Jewels of McLaren Vale.  At the smallest wine store I have ever experienced one can find:- French & Italian wines from artisan producers high quality glassware restaurant cookware French & Italian … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #43 – Waywood Wines

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Lonely Grape

What a great day – in a winery tasting wines during a sunny winters day in McLaren Vale. The Waywood wines are what I would call food wines.  What do you think?

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McLaren Vale Wine – Waywood Wines

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Andrew Wood from Waywood Wines contacted me via e-mail with the intention to have a look at his wines.  His tone from the first moment was one of wanting feedback on his wines – not just a review that would … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards is one of the original vineyards of the McLaren Vale region.  First plantings were in 1859 with the Kay Brothers purchasing the property in 1890.  The current winemaker, Colin Kay, is third generation family winemaker.  The … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Yangarra Estate

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Yangarra Estate is an organic and biodynamic vineyard that concentrates on winemaking in the vineyard and then minimal winemaking interferences.  Wines are picked based on flavor and not on laboratory results.  The small wine batches from each section of the … Continue reading →

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