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Lonely Grape TV Episode #92 – Sabella Pinot Grigio

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

I say hello to a friend – Sabella Vineyards.  This time a crisp Pinot Grigio.  Full of green apples and Nashi pears. Advertisements

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McLaren Vale Wines – well nearly – 90 Mile Wines

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

90 Mile Wines opened a cellar door in June 2010 in Middleton (between Victor Harbor and Goolwa) in the same complex as Blues Restaurant and Beach Huts.  I was lucky enough to catch up with these wines at the McLaren … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarce Earth Shiraz # 4

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Check out my other reviews of some of the Scarce Earth Project Single Vineyard wines here, here and here. 2009 Hugh Hamilton  Single Vineyard “Scarce Earth” Shiraz ($A50) The wine is made from grapes next to the scenically magnificent cellar … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarce Earth Project #3

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

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

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

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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Clare Valley Wines – Jim Barry Wines (Part 2 – Winery Tour and Red Wines)

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

Check out Part 1 of this 2 part series on Jim Barry Wines. Once again I am reminded how small our world can be.  When I found out I was going to Clare, I also remembered that a winemaker from … Continue reading →

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Clare Valley Wines – Jim Barry Wines (Part 1 – Vineyards and White Wines)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I do not get to Clare Valley very often (about 4 times in the last 20 years) but I have made it to Jim Barry wines a number of times.  Yet again this iconic winery did not disappoint. With their … Continue reading →

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