Monthly Archives: June 2025

2023 Running With Bulls Tempranillo ‘Bagnum’

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Tony Peters

Lucy Peng, a Chinese billionaire, once said, “Consumers expect a safe, convenient, and affordable globalised payment platform.” A quote that is easily moved across to the wine world. This Running with Bulls Tempranillo ‘Bagnum’ is the perfect case in point. … Continue reading →

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2023 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Barbera

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Tony Peters

I’ll say up front, I am liking the new look labels of the Fossil Hill range from Angullong Wines. That’s not to say I am all for change or contemporising because I liked the forward nature of the original labels. … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Pinot Noir

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to an interview with well-known film critic, David Stratton. In his formative years, he often went to the cinema with his grandmother. Back then, movies played on a continuous loop. They’d buy tickets and often arrive with … Continue reading →

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2024 Running With Bulls ‘Bullish’ Shiraz

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Tony Peters

I looked up the meaning for ‘bullish’ and what came up was, “aggressively confident and self-assertive.” It is obvious a wine is not able to project these types of traits, well, not in the literal sense anyway. This may sound … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Tony Peters

As U.S. General George S. Patton once said, “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” That sentiment rings true for Castle Rock Estate’s winemaker, Rob Diletti, who experienced considerable challenges with the 2024 vintage. Through … Continue reading →

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2021 Brand & Sons ‘Jim Brand Silent Partner’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Tony Peters

It shouldn’t come as any surprise that the name ‘Jim Brand’ is on the label of a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. This family name has long been connected with the region where the family’s vineyards provided the fruit that Jim Brand … Continue reading →

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