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Lonely Grape TV Episode #92 – Sabella Pinot Grigio
I say hello to a friend – Sabella Vineyards. This time a crisp Pinot Grigio. Full of green apples and Nashi pears.
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McLaren Vale Wines – well nearly – 90 Mile Wines
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
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
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
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)
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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Tagged Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, Fox Creek Wines, Mclaren Vale, Oak, Shiraz, wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet
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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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 2)
Check out part 1 of this review here. The restaurant associated with the Shingleback complex has recently re-opened and has been getting some good reviews. See the attached menu. There is a real effort going on here at the Vineyard … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 1)
Shingleback Wines Cellar Door has the distinction of being the first cellar door you drive past or to as you enter McLaren Vale’s main street. They moved into the current facility a few years ago after being in the Tourist … Continue reading