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Lonely Grape TV Episode #71 – 2008 Pieri Occasione Shiraz

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

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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McLaren Vale Wines – Mandelli Estate

This newly opened cellar door in McLaren Vale has a claim to fame – it is the first South Australian licensed collective cellar door on the new licensing laws. The cellar door is the reincarnation of the old Clarence Hill … Continue reading

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Taste McLaren Vale’s Backyard Shed Crew Red Pack #4

Every 3 months Taste McLaren Vale puts together a tasting pack called the Backyard Shed Cru pack.  This time it is a red wine pack.  While I review small artisan wineries from McLaren Vale I not only write about them … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 65 – Braydun Hill Shiraz & Vinturi

My first use of the Vinturi Aerator and I could not think of a better wine that needs aeration than the 2004 Braydun Hill Hand Picked Premium Single Vineyard Shiraz. A wine with some bottle age plus one with lots … Continue reading

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McLaren Vale Wines – Minko Wines

Nestled into the main street of Willunga is a little gem that is Minko wines.  This old world building is the working home of Margo who was just voted the 2010 Outstanding Cellar Door Person Award – well done Margo.  … Continue reading

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