Monthly Archives: August 2022

Huntington Estate 2021 White Wine Releases

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast the other day about platypuses (yep, platypuses) and a fellow’s immense excitement about them.  He is quoted as saying, “If I sound excited about platypuses, it’s because I am.”  I think they are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, Semillon | Leave a comment

Hardy’s ‘Eileen Hardy’ 2021 Releases

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Tony Peters

I went to school with a fellow who is a fine furniture maker.  He is often commissioned to make specific pieces for people and price is never discussed. He sources the finest of Tasmania’s native species timbers he can, brings … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

2018 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’m not a poet and I’ve never been that interested in poetry.  I also have to admit that, when I stopped and thought about it, only one poets name came to mind, and he’s very well known to Australians.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Red Blends | Leave a comment

2019 Carillion Wines ‘Fenestella’ Hunter Valley Shiraz

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Tony Peters

Sometimes when you say something, and/or how you say it, can completely change a situation, circumstance or decision.  Recently, on a Monday, my wife made the decision to have, “…no more wine until Friday.”  Fair enough, her prerogative.  However, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Shiraz | Leave a comment

Huntington Estate ‘Estate’ Range Red Releases

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Tony Peters

I can remember many years ago when I bought some road maps for a planned trip to ‘the mainland’ (Google Maps was a mere figment of somebody’s imagination back then). You know, those ones that folded out to the size … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends, Shiraz | Leave a comment

2019 Moorilla Muse Chardonnay

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Tony Peters

When it comes to dancing, I have been gifted.  Gifted with three left feet instead of two.  However, I have to admit to enjoying watching professional dancers.  I know they’ve had plenty of practise and probably been doing it since … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay | Leave a comment

2017 Levantine Hill Mélange Traditional Blanc

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’d say most people who pick up an acoustic guitar wouldn’t give it a thought as to the timbers that go into making one.  I didn’t realise how particular exotic timbers contribute to the sound a guitar produces. For example, … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Whites, White Blends | Leave a comment