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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 63 – Wolf Blass Gold Label Wines

Episode 2 of the sponsored tastings. This time the Gold Label series. A Coonawarra Cabernet and a Barossa Shiraz. Wolf Blass is running an in store promotion of 1 all expenses paid trip to go to the 2010 Boxing Day … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 62 Wolf Blass Yellow Labels

Check out my review of Wolf Blass Yellow Label wines – Chardonnay and Cabernet. Wolf Blass are running an in-store promotion for a chance to win tickets to this year’s Boxing Day Cricket Test. They also have an on line … Continue reading

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McLaren Vale Wines – Leconfield (home of Richard Hamilton Wines)

This cellar door is one of the new classy style – with lots of new wood, stainless steel and glass.  The driveway shows off well manicured vineyards with lots of red roses (the roses also act as a early waring … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 59 McLaren Vale v Barossa Cab Shiraz

Join me for Episode 2 of my Barossa vs McLaren Vale wines at the Collective Barossa cellar door (Main Street, Tanunda). This week the tasting is of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blends.

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A McLaren Vale-ite in the Barossa

First things first – I love McLaren Vale and the wines she brings, but I also adore wines from the Barossa.  I believe the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale should join forces to promote South Australian wines … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 58 – Barossa vs McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz

Recently I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the Barossa – at Collective Barossa (Main Street, Tanunda) to show some McLaren Vale wines next to Barossa wines. This is the first part of a series of videos where … 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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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 57 – Taste McLaren Vale Red Pack #3

It is so exciting to share the wines from my latest Backyard Shed Cru Red Wine Pack from http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au. 2008 Caught Red Handed Shiraz 2008 Seldom Inn Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Marius Sympatico Shiraz

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McLaren Vale Wines – Minnow Creek Wines

Minnow Creek Wines comes from 2 friends – Bill who as a businessman enjoyed his wine and thought it would be good to make some plus Tony who was a winemaker friend who had just finished with another winery.  So … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV #56 – Sabella Shiraz, Willunga Creek Cab Shiraz & Sellicks Hill Grenache Shiraz

This time I share with you 3 wines that will be available in the Taste McLaren Vale – Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #3. The Sabella 2007 Shiraz, 2007 Willunga Creek Wines “Out for a duck” Cabernet Shiraz and the … Continue reading

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