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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarpantoni Estate Wines Part 1

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The Scarpantoni family originates from Italy and arrived in Australia in 1952.  In 1958 Dom bought his first property of just 5.6 hectares.  10 years later the original school property of 20 hectares was purchased in the adjacent town of … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #36 – Scarpantoni Estate

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

It is getting colder and the thoughts of people in McLaren Vale move towards pruning and drinking fortifieds (to keep you warm on the inside). Here I taste 2 very different fortified wines from Scarpantoni Estate Wines.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Willunga Creek Wines

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Willunga Creek Wines is the brain child and output of David Cheesley.  Originally, grapes were sold but David could see the trend of lower grape prices were coming so he ventured into wine making.  Some grapes are still sold, with … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #35 – Willunga Creek Wines Cellar Door

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The wonderful wines and million dollar views from Willunga Creek Wines. I try their Merlot and the Out foR a dUcK Cabernet Shiraz.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Lavina Estate Wines

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Lavina Estate Wines has their cellar door and administration at their Main Street McLaren vale premises. Please note that as of 2013 Lavina Wines have moved to 12 Beltunga Close, Blewitt Springs SA 5171. Lavina Estate Wines do not own … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #34 – Oxenberry Farm Cellar Door

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This video is at the cellar door of Oxenberry Farm.  I am tasting their Shiraz Grenache and their Shiraz. The Shiraz I tasted nearly a year ago (see Oxenberry Farm Blog entry) and it has come together nicely during that … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wineries – Haselgrove Wines

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Haselgrove Wine’s are interesting for their changes over recent history as they evolve into a “new direction” producer.  I remember Haselgrove Wines having their cellar door at what was (until recently) the Turkey Factory Direct Outlet.  This was closed and … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #33 – Thorpe Wines Pt2

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Today I am trying the Thorpe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and their Sparkling Shiraz. Check out my reaction when the sparkling wine pops its cork while I am tasting the Cabernet!

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McLaren Vale Wines – Thorpe Wines

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Thorpe Wines is a small vineyard holding of 17 acres under vine with Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and an acre of Nero d’Avola on the corner of California Road and Malpas Roads on the McLaren Vale Plains area of McLaren Vale.  … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #32 – Thorpe Wines

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I have been driving past Thorpe Wines many times over the last year and finally got to visit them. Check out my tasting of their Chardonnay and Shiraz.

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