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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarce Earth Project #3

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Another in the journey in tasting the wines from McLaren Vale’s Scarce Earth Project.  Check out my first post here and my second post here. 2009 Kangarilla Road Scarce Earth Project Shiraz (A$50) The grapes for this wine come from … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Scarce Earth Project Shiraz Part 2

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Welcome to my second part where I am tasting the 2009 McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project Shiraz.  Check out my first part here. 2009 Shingleback Unedited Rare Earth Shiraz ($70) Only 1250 bottles produces from this wine and of course … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Scarce Earth Project Shiraz

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A couple of years ago I heard some people talking about a project – called the Rare Earth Project.  I did not know what it was about, but it had a few people excited about using this project to promote … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines in the Barossa

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I find it amazing at times but it is quite interesting the effect of an organised tasting at one place with Barossa, Eden Valley and mcLaren Vale wines at a cellar door in the Barossa!  There was comments from both … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 74 Grape Picking at Marius Wines

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Another vintage – another grape picking day at Marius Wines. So there am I again, picking some wonderful Shiraz grapes. Make sure you stay to the end where there is a good old fashioned Marius Send-Off!

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lonely Grape

After spending a couple of hours with Dianna Genders, I could think of nothing better that sharing some of the fruits of her labors. This time it is the 2003 Genders Park Drive Shiraz Cabernet. A 70% Shiraz and 30% … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #72 – 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Join me in checking out the yet to be released 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz. It shows a real iodine/inky character that seems to characterize this vineyard.

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Mclaren Vale Wines (really from Adelaide Hills)- Griffin Wines

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Griffin Wines are in the hills above McLaren Vale and are classified as Adelaide Hills GI.  I have decided to review them as they are so close to McLaren Vale.  The Griffin’s (Trevor & Val) arrived in Kuitpo in the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #71 – 2008 Pieri Occasione Shiraz

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What an unusual wine. The wine from 2008 was passed through the red wine pressings from 2009 – very unusual characters and very pleasant. Check out this wine from http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au in their Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #4

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #70 – 2006 Pikkara Shiraz

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Yet again another little gem I found while checking out the wines of McLaren Vale. From the McMurtrie family vineyards. Watch out for their Cabernet – just released. This wine is part of http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au in their Backyard Shed Cru Red … Continue reading →

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