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Lonely Grape TV Episode #109 Grancari Estate Old Vine Grenache

Here I an reviewing the first wine from the Taste McLaren Vale membership tasting back – Backyard Shed Cru Tasting Pack #6.  This old vine Grenache comes from one of thE few fully certified organic producers in McLaren Vale.  Check … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 108 Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards “Banished” Fortified Grenache

Join me when I check out a 20 year old fortified Grenache from a McLaren Vale iconic family owned stable – Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #106 Zimmermann 2010Arneis

Another of the emerging varieties – this time Arneis, a white wine variety that has a reputation for doing well in McLaren Vale. See what you think…….

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 105 Handmade By Geoff Hardy 2009 Lagrein

Join me checking out another emerging variety – this time a Lagrein. I have tried this variety before and I am amazed at the milk chocolate character this wine seems to provide.    

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #104- 2010 Handcrafted By Geoff Hardy Teroldego

Another new variety – Teroldego. An Italian variety that I have not tried before. It was wonderful and I hope to see more of this variety.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 103 – Genders 2006 Cabernet

Dianna Genders has done it again with a McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon of substance.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 102 – 2009 Samuels Gorge Grenache

Join me in sharing my favorite grape variety from one of my favorite wineries – Samuels Gorge Grenache. Part of the McLaren Vale Cadensia Project. A regional marketing of Grenache. This variety can make excellent wine but it is not … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #101 – Pertaringa Aglianico

A treat for me and I hope a treat for you. The grape variety Aglianico from Southern Italy is a varietal I have never tried before. I was certainly impressed – enough to want to try more from this variety.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #100 – Fox Creek Wines 2009 Short Row Shiraz

Thanks for joining me on the 100th episode of Lonely Grape TV. As this is a special treat I am sharing a bottle on 2009 Fox Creek Wines Short Row Shiraz. A wine I had some involvement in making as … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #97 Inkwell 2010 Primotivo

Join me while I taste one of the few Zinfandel’s I have tried.  I would have to say that this one is my favorite.  

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