Monthly Archives: February 2018

2017 Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Tony Peters

This is a (‘nother) favourite in our home.  I want to point out from the start it has nothing to do with the price and everything to do with the wine. I know this is going to sound a bit … Continue reading →

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2010 Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Tony Peters

The word ‘respect’ is not to be taken lightly or used willy nilly.  When used, it adds quite amount of weight to a situation, let’s be honest. It is obvious to me the Mitchell family have a lot of respect … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Y Series Riesling

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Tony Peters

Riesling.  A variety I am happy to pay good money for.  I don’t mind paying less money either when I hear and read good things about it, supported by my knowledge of it.  This particular one has always been a … Continue reading →

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2016 Hoddles Creek Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Tony Peters

The talk around town is that Riesling seems not to be getting the attention it deserves.  I think I read where it was referred to as the ‘noble white grape’…which is fine,  I get that and I like it a … Continue reading →

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2016 Irvine The Estate Merlot Cabernet Franc

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Tony Peters

A Merlot based red blend?  Not something that springs to mind if someone asked me for an Aussie red blend recommendation.  Even the people at Irvine Wines would not be at all surprised at this outcome.  For this reason, I … Continue reading →

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Levantine Hill – Ezard at Levantine

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Tony Peters

My wife and I are big advocates of the degustation menu with matching wines.  Getting the balance of enough food coupled with the right amount of wine and matching the textures as well as the flavours can be a chefs … Continue reading →

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2017 Mérite Merlot Rosé

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Tony Peters

I have been really enjoying drinking rosé lately.  The same can be said for the other person that lives under the same roof as me, my wife.  Out of the two of us, she can be the thorn in your … Continue reading →

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2016 Sandergrove Estate ‘Chaste’ Shiraz

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

A long, long time ago, I can still remember when big alcoholic red wines were being churned out at alarming rates because of an influential wine writer in the US of A who had ‘Jnr’ at the end of his … Continue reading →

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2017 Mitchell Wines Watervale Riesling

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

It took me what seemed like ages to get started on this review.  I didn’t know where to start.  The issue was, it is such a beautiful, delicious Riesling that I wanted to make sure I did it justice in … Continue reading →

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Levantine Hill – The Place

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Tony Peters

Levantine Hill is an extraordinary place.  From the moment you drive onto the property, situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley, there is a sense of class and sophistication but it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what car … Continue reading →

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