Tag Archives: wine

Lonely Grape TV #17

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

A tasting video for 3 wines in the Backyard Shed Cru Mixed Pack #1. Lazy Ballerina Viognier, Willanbi Vineyards Verdelho and Battle of Bosworth Rose.   Check out the pack at Taste McLaren Vale (from 7th January 2010).

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McLaren Vale Wines – Vasarelli

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I heard that a new cellar door was on it’s way.  I heard it was for a local identity family – Vasarelli.  I got a message on Facebook that a new restaurant had opened just before Xmas day called, you … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #16

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Check out the wonderfully rustic cellar door of Samuels Gorge. By the way I tasted their 2007 Grenache and 2008 Tempranillo.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Brackenwood Vineyard Cellar Door

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Lonely Grape

An interesting mix!  This cellar door is on the main street of Willunga, in what was previously an antique furniture shop.  The wines are made from estate grown grapes in the Adelaide Hills GI next to Kuppito Forest overlooking Willunga.  This cellar … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #15

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Today I am doing a tasting at the Maximus Wines cellar door – tasting their 2009 Viognier and the 2008 Premium GSM.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Alpha Box & Dice Cellar Door

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Justin Lane (the Alpha Box & Dice winemaker) has a reputation for being something different and that he does things his own way.  Their facility – including the cellar door is across the road from Maxwell Wines in  what I remember as the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #14

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Lonely Grape

What a joy to conduct a wine tasting video for you at the Olivers Taranga Vineyards Cellar Door. Here I tried their Fiano and Shiraz.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Bellevue Estate

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Lonely Grape

The Bellevue Estate wine is available for tasting at The Bahn – a Bistro and Wine Bar on the Main Street of McLaren Vale. The Bahn is a resturant is a location of note in McLaren Vale – with one if it’s features being a … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #13

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Today a tasting at the Alpha Box & Dice Cellar Door – Tasting their Dolcetta and Nebbiolo offerings.   Both impressive wines from alternative grape varieties that I am fast becoming a fan of!

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McLaren Vale Wines – Noon Winery

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Right from the start I must admit to all the Lonely Grape readers that Noon Winery is one of my all time McLaren Vale wineries.  I first went there during a Bushing Festival in 1986, where the father of current owner … Continue reading →

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