Monthly Archives: May 2019

2017 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Tony Peters

Scrubby Rise as a straight Shiraz?  Did Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot want nothing to do with it, or did Shiraz think it was that good it could go it alone this vintage?  Is there going to be a Scrubby … Continue reading →

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2018 Dr Edge Pinot Noir

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Tony Peters

In case you didn’t know, Dr Edge is a play on the surname of the winemaker and owner of this label, Peter Dredge.  If you have met him and/or know him, this sort of thing comes as no surprise.  He … Continue reading →

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2017 Huntington Estate ‘Tim Stevens Signature’ Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Tony Peters

I know this sounds bizarre, but have you ever been in a situation where you thought time just stood still?  I realise this is not possible, but people say things like this has happened to them in some situations.  How … Continue reading →

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2017 De Iuliis LDR Vineyard Shiraz Touriga

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Tony Peters

I recently mentioned in another review that there is only one state in this mighty fine country of ours that has wine regions that I am yet to visit.  In case you didn’t read it, New South Wales is that … Continue reading →

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2014 Robert Stein Reserve Shiraz

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Tony Peters

We caught up with a small group of friends recently, all of whom have travelled.  ‘Extensively’ would not be quite right but they get about.  The discussions revolved around where in the world we had all seen (not that we … Continue reading →

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2015 Gartelmann Wines ‘Jesse’ Shiraz

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Tony Peters

I caught up with a mate yesterday.  Admittedly, it had been a while mainly due to us both taking different paths in our lives a few years back but we always kept in touch in one way or another.  Anyway, … Continue reading →

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2017 Robert Stein Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Tony Peters

I read an article recently by the learned Winsor Dobbin about Chardonnay (link here).  It is a very good read.  I have to admit to liking those buttery monsters, at the time, but I moved on.  As much as the … Continue reading →

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2018 Gartelmann Wines Benjamin Semillon

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Tony Peters

Just the smell of this wine brought back terrific memories of certain things I liked about being a kid (a few years ago now).  That memory being lollies or sweets depending on where you grew up.  Who remembers the Sherbet … Continue reading →

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2018 Pig in the House Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Tony Peters

I love the name of this wine, Pig in the House.  It conjured up so many thoughts of an introduction for this review before moving onto the tasting notes.  Politicians and Parliament came to mind and I even thought about … Continue reading →

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2017 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Chardonnay

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Tony Peters

1979; 40 years ago.  That was the first time I visited Western Australia, affectionately known as WA.  I won’t mention how old I was, but what I can say is, I wasn’t old enough to drink alcohol.  I can’t remember … Continue reading →

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