Monthly Archives: June 2018

2017 LiNO RaMBLe ‘Domino’ Montepulciano

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Tony Peters

Montepulciano! I love saying that word.  Try it.  Mon-ta-pull-chee-arno!!  And make sure you emphasise the ‘ar’ bit and use plenty of hand movements.  It’s quite invigorating, just like this wine. How cool is it that you can get such an … Continue reading →

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2014 Robert Stein The Kinnear

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Tony Peters

Many moons ago, English wine connoisseur, Professor George Saintsbury, stated that “Hermitage is the manliest wine I have ever drunk”.  What do you get when you add a small amount (3%) of the noble grape, Cabernet to it?  Well, let … Continue reading →

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2017 Paracombe Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Tony Peters

This may come as a surprise to some but, on the weekend I was speaking with a fellow who works in a Hobart bar and, dare I say it, the talk was about wine.  Something he said came as no … Continue reading →

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2014 Gartelmann Wines ‘Jesse’ Shiraz

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Tony Peters

When it came to writing the review for this wine I realised when I see a person’s name on the front label, I’ve gotten into the habit of using ‘google’ to see if there is history or a story behind … Continue reading →

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2015 Clemens Hill ‘777 Clone’ Pinot Noir

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

You’ll have to excuse me for being curious.  That’s just me and it’s part of my job.  The succession of numbers, 777, intrigued me so I googled it thinking it would return details about the Pinot clone in question.  Ummm, … Continue reading →

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2013 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Tony Peters

How often do you see ‘Winemakers Reserve’ or ‘Vineyard Selection’ or, in this case, ‘Special Reserve’ on a bottle of wine?  I’ve seen a few and I don’t have a problem with that except when it’s not backed up with … Continue reading →

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2017 Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’ve read a couple of reviews about this wine already (here and here) so I had a pretty good insight about what to expect when it came to trying this wine.  I actually debated whether to even review this wine … Continue reading →

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2017 LiNO RaMBLe ‘Simon Says’ Saperavi

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Tony Peters

I can’t help but mention the game that everyone is familiar with, ‘Simon Says’.  Everyone would have played it at least once in their life whether it be voluntarily or because your parents made you when you were a youngster. … Continue reading →

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2015 Patina Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Tony Peters

Zip-A-dee-doo-dah Zip-A-dee-A, my oh my what a wonderful Chardonnay!! This is my second Patina Chardonnay in a very short period of time and I am mighty impressed.  From start to finish, I simply could not put the glass down.  Whether … Continue reading →

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2015 Gartelmann ‘Rylstone’ Mudgee Petit Verdot

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Tony Peters

Let me start by saying, there is nothing petite about this Petit Verdot.  The colour, the aromas, the flavours, the level of interest it generated or the bang you get for your buck.  I’m not saying it’s the type of … Continue reading →

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