Monthly Archives: August 2016

2016 Hently Farm Brass Monkey Vineyards Pinot Grigio

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Tony Peters

I’m going to say straight up I love it when wineries, and winemakers for that matter, treat a grape differently than what is generally expected.  It is almost like there’s an attitude of, “let’s give the punter something different but … Continue reading →

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2013 Rymill Coonawarra MC² Red Blend

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Tony Peters

No doubt, like me, you look at the ‘MC²’ and immediately think of that famous genius, John Rymill (that’s who you were thinking of, weren’t you?), and his team who thought up the term in light of the Merlot (M) … Continue reading →

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2013 Chain of Ponds The Ledge Shiraz

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Tony Peters

Cool climate Shiraz is gaining momentum on the Australian landscape of this most widely planted variety.  And why shouldn’t it!  When you get to try this very cool spritely little number, you’ll be looking for more of the same. Okay, … Continue reading →

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2013 Montara Grampians Gold Rush Shiraz

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Tony Peters

Grampians Shiraz.  It really doesn’t get enough exposure and I certainly haven’t seen much of it here in Hobart.  I have to admit, I was not familiar with Montara wines but, after trying this example, that simply has to change. … Continue reading →

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2014 Teusner Riebke Grenache

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have written previously about how Grenache seems to have been buggered around with for a number of years until the smart growers and winemakers knew just how to treat it respectfully.  Teusner are clearly amongst that group. This one … Continue reading →

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2015 Yelland and Papps Second Take Vermentino

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Tony Peters

Vermentino is becoming a bit popular these days as people explore different varieties.  I can only guess this has something to do with our multicultural society and the availability of some excellent food styles.  I think this is an excellent … Continue reading →

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2015 LiNO RaMBLe Gomas Grenache

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Tony Peters

Grenache.  The poor bugger has been treated quite badly over the years.  Mainly used for fortified wines many years ago, it was one of the varieties that felt the wrath of the vine pull scheme in the mid 1980’s resulting … Continue reading →

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2015 Hentley Farm Zinfandel

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Tony Peters

From the research I’ve done, Zinfandel (aka Primitivo) sounds to me like a grape that should be avoided!  It has thin skin, ripens unevenly (green in appearance to raisins in the same bunch) and can over-crop if not closely monitored … Continue reading →

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2013 Yalumba ‘Andrew Murphy’ Signature Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Tony Peters

Yalumba have been making the Signature for as long as, well, it doesn’t matter because of the significance of the reason for it.  Putting an outstanding contributor’s name to one of their wines shows their gratitude.  It is, and always will … Continue reading →

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2015 Kennedy Henrietta Shiraz

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Tony Peters

The Kennedys may have been farming for about 35 years but are relatively new to the wine scene having planted Shiraz in 2002 and releasing their first vintage in 2005.  Their range of five wines is predominately Shiraz with a … Continue reading →

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