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McLaren Vale Wines – The Good Doctors Tonic

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The good doctor is actually Doctor Matt who works and lives in McLaren Vale.  He has loved wine for a long time and had also harbored a dream of producing and selling his own wine.  The romantic notion of making … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #55 – McLaren Vale Tractor Protest

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Yes a 46 year old man participating in a public protest. Yes the quality of the video is less than average, but I hope it gets the massage across. It will be a tragedy if the Seaford Heights development gets … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – De Lisio Wines

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Tony De Lisio has had a lifetime of experience in the wine industry from growing up in the family vineyard in Clarendon to making some wine in 1992.  When the family vineyard was sold Tony was involved in starting a … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 54 – 2 whites from somewhere else

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Today I am tasting a Clare Valley Riesling that was made in the Riverland and then a Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills that was made in McLaren Vale. Hove you enjoy. Check out these wines and more … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Middlebrook Estate

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Middlebrook is a McLaren Vale restaurant and function center that specialises on Weddings (where the Rotunda comes into it’s own).  I have been visiting the cellar door on an infrequent basis since 1986 and the inside of the function center … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #53 – Duris Liqueur

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Lonely Grape

What a joy – a honey cumquot liqueur, and 2 versions.  The current commercial version and a barrel sample (barrel labeled 30/03/2001).  This liqueur has been a favorite of mine since 1986. Check out Middlebrook Estate web site here.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Possoms Wines

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

First of all I thought Possum wines was born from a couple of folks that liked possums – well that maybe the case but the name came from parts of the names from the founding couple.  Dr John Possingham and … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 52 (again) – 2 McLaren Vale Shiraz wines

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Oops I got my numbering wrong – Oh well there is now 2 Episode 52’s! Join me with my assistant Son in bringing you the wine variety that McLaren Vale does best – Shiraz. This one had surprising results! The … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Gemtree

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

    Gemtree shares it’s cellar door with Dowie Doole – at the Salopian Inn – check out my review of Dowie Doole. The cellar door offers wine flights with cheese & lavosh breads and 6 wines.  The wines are … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Dowie Doole has their cellar door combined with Gemtree Wines in one of McLaren Vale‘s historic landmarks – the Salopian Inn.  The Salopian Inn has been famous for it’s high quality food using regional Fleurieu produce.  Under new management this … Continue reading →

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