Tag Archives: South Australia

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 #117 Angoves Grand Tawny

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Lonely Grape

With the cold weather kicking in here in McLaren Vale I thought I would share a warming fortified with you. Check out my thoughts about the Angoves Grand Tawny. This is a 10 year old Grenache.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #116 Kay Brothers 2010 Basket Pressed Mataro

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Everything old s new again. Mataro also known as Mourvedre has been grown in Australia for many years and now is starting to appear as a red wine blender or on it’s own. Check out my thoughts on this new … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #115 Oxenberry White Grapple Cider

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Another unusual offering from McLaren Vale.  This time a “cider” made from 70% McLaren Vale Chardonnay grapes and 30% Adelaide Hills apples.  Check out my thoughts on this refreshing drink…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #113 Pikkara 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Lonely Grape

A micro producergiving us a Cabernet ot real substance.  Check out my thoughts…….

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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 105 Handmade By Geoff Hardy 2009 Lagrein

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Join me checking out another emerging variety – this time a Lagrein. I have tried this variety before and I am amazed at the milk chocolate character this wine seems to provide.    

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #104- 2010 Handcrafted By Geoff Hardy Teroldego

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Another new variety – Teroldego. An Italian variety that I have not tried before. It was wonderful and I hope to see more of this variety.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 103 – Genders 2006 Cabernet

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Dianna Genders has done it again with a McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon of substance.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 102 – 2009 Samuels Gorge Grenache

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Join me in sharing my favorite grape variety from one of my favorite wineries – Samuels Gorge Grenache. Part of the McLaren Vale Cadensia Project. A regional marketing of Grenache. This variety can make excellent wine but it is not … Continue reading →

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