Monthly Archives: January 2019

2015 Clemens Hill Old Clones Pinot Noir

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Tony Peters

The Coal River Valley is close, it’s not very far. We go there often, a leisurely drive in our car. The Pinots are great they consistently shine through, with colour, perfume whether they’re old or new. This Clemens Hill example … Continue reading →

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2018 Gartelmann ‘Stephanie’ Pinot Gris

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Tony Peters

I’ve tried plenty of pinot gris and grigios in my time but I can not remember ever trying one from the Orange region of New South Wales.  Actually, I have to admit, I didn’t even know they grew it out … Continue reading →

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2018 Robert Stein Farm Series Rosé

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Tony Peters

Remember when everyone had a box of barbeque shapes in the pantry or cupboard for when people dropped in unexpectedly?  You knew there’d be very few left by the time the crowd decided to go home.  How good is it … Continue reading →

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2018 Robert Stein Farm Series Semillon Riesling Gewürztraminer

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Tony Peters

A few years ago I was lucky enough to do a short tour of Dublin.  I remember going to a particular area and a particular street, the names of which escape me, where the doors to the identically built homes … Continue reading →

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2017 Matriarch & Rogue M&R Riverland Saperavi

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Tony Peters

I knew there were red grapes that had red flesh, and subsequently red juice, but I didn’t know they had a name.  That name is teinturier grapes.  Saperavi is a teinturier type grape.  I’m sure there are others but I … Continue reading →

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2017 Domaine Dawnelle Riesling

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Tony Peters

Isn’t time an interesting thing.  It can have such an effect on so many things and not always in a good way.  It’s pointless me giving you examples because they are endless but I’m going to tell you the story … Continue reading →

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2017 Tamburlaine Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Tony Peters

I feel a little sorry for Cabernet Franc.  It seems it’s the middle child of the Cabernet family, with Cabernet Sauvignon at one end and Merlot at the other end of the Bordeaux bunch of red grape varieties.  Not necessarily … Continue reading →

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