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Lonely Grape Episode #22

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out the second part of my home bar tasting of the d’Arenberg 2002 The Custodian Three Soils Limited Release Grenache.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Pertaringa Wines

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I have been going to Pertaringa for a number of years – partially because it was close to my favorite 1980’s and 90’s cellar door (Noons) and partially because of the wonderful red wines.  So with this visit, with my … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #21

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

My latest wine tasting at my home bar drinking d’Arenberg 2002 The Custodian Three Soils Limited Release Grenache – Part 1.  This special release was recently purchased from the cellar door for $60 – a bargain for an interesting set … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – d’Arenberg Wines (Part 3)

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Welcome to the third and last installment on the wines I tasted from d’Arenberg’s cellar door.  There is about 35 wines available so I do not recommend trying them all in one go (even when I was spitting the wine … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #20 Shottesbrooke Wines

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Hi there – This episode is of a wine tasting from Shottesbrooke Wines Cellar Door. Check out my review of their Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot – both their signature wines.

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McLaren Vale Wine – d’Arenberg Wines (Part 2)

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This is part 2 of reviewing the wines from d’Arenberg Wines – they have far too many wines for 1 tasting.  Part 2 does not cover them all either – I will just have to go back this week to … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #19

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Lonely Grape

A video tasting of 3 reds from the Backyard Shed Cru 6 pack (www.tastemclarenvale.com.au). Marius Simpatico Shiraz, Inkwell Shiraz and Genders McLaren Park Shiraz.

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McLaren Vale Wine – d’Arenberg Wines (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This cellar door and restaurant have a deserved reputation for quality of service, great regional food and McLaren Vale wine plus a glorious view of McLaren Vale. The winery and the Osborne family are local icons and from a purely … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #18

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Video tasting of 3 wines available through http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au. La Curio Grenache, Five Geese Grenache Shiraz and Arakoon Sellicks Beach Shiraz.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Lloyd Brothers

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Lloyd Brothers is a wine and olive company.  The company property has 30 acres of Shiraz vines (20% of production is kept with the remainder sold) plus mainly Kalamata olives with holding areas for Alpaca’s close to the cellar door … Continue reading →

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