Tag Archives: Small Producer

Collective Barossa – Barossa & Eden Valley Family Wineries Cellar Door

I know this is a Blog about McLaren Vale but I strongly believe that we should look at wines and wineries outside our region – if for no other reason but to see what others are doing.  This visit to … Continue reading

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McLaren Vale Wineries – Petagna Wines

I had tasted Paul Petanga wines at the 2009 Vale Cru tasting at the Victory Hotel, however I could not remember too much about the wines as they were one of the last tried on the day.  I tried about … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #25 – Grape Picking @ Marius Wines

I had the chance to assist Roger Pike from Marius Wines to pick some of his 2010 vintage Shiraz. I had a good time though I would not want to do it for a living!

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #24

Welcome to my home bar – I am tasting a Gilligan Marsanne Roussanne plus a Petanga GSM. Both wonderful wines.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Shottesbrooke

Nick Holmes established Shottesbrooke in the early 1980’s with a vineyard in Myponga and McLaren Flat.  The emphasis in the early days was Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.  When I hear the name Shottesbrooke these two varieties immediately come to mind.  … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV #20 Shottesbrooke Wines

Hi there – This episode is of a wine tasting from Shottesbrooke Wines Cellar Door. Check out my review of their Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot – both their signature wines.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #19

A video tasting of 3 reds from the Backyard Shed Cru 6 pack (www.tastemclarenvale.com.au). Marius Simpatico Shiraz, Inkwell Shiraz and Genders McLaren Park Shiraz.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #18

Video tasting of 3 wines available through http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au. La Curio Grenache, Five Geese Grenache Shiraz and Arakoon Sellicks Beach Shiraz.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Lloyd Brothers

Lloyd Brothers is a wine and olive company.  The company property has 30 acres of Shiraz vines (20% of production is kept with the remainder sold) plus mainly Kalamata olives with holding areas for Alpaca’s close to the cellar door … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV #17

A tasting video for 3 wines in the Backyard Shed Cru Mixed Pack #1. Lazy Ballerina Viognier, Willanbi Vineyards Verdelho and Battle of Bosworth Rose.   Check out the pack at Taste McLaren Vale (from 7th January 2010).

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