Monthly Archives: March 2026

2024 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Barbera

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Tony Peters

Being honest, this variety was never something I sought out in a bottle shop or on a wine list, but that attitude has since changed. Adjunct to that, I’ve generally steered toward the familiar varieties simply because they were, well, … Continue reading →

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2023 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Chardonnay

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Tony Peters

Some time ago, I lived in a home in Hobart with magnificent views. The wide River Derwent stretched out in front of me, leading up to the city and the shadow of Mount Wellington/Kunanyi. At any time of day or … Continue reading →

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2025 Shanahans Wines ‘The Barking Dog’ Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Tony Peters

When it comes to Grenache, Shiraz & Mataro blends they can come in all shapes, sizes and proportions. I’ve never asked a winemaker how they arrive at their final mix, and I’m not about to speculate, but the thought of … Continue reading →

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2025 Miss Zilm Clare Valley Riesling

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Tony Peters

How good do we have it in Australia when it comes to Riesling! That’s more of a statement than a question. Across all styles and regions, the quality is consistently high, and don’t get me started on the price. Some … Continue reading →

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2024 Ekin Wine Co Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Tony Peters

Laufey is, from what I’ve read, a remarkably talented Icelandic‑Chinese singer, songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist…and only 26 years old! I don’t know much more about her, except for a quote of hers that I feel is the perfect prelude to this … Continue reading →

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2025 Vickery Watervale Riesling

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Tony Peters

How often do you genuinely get to use words like respect, reputation, pedigree, consistency, and quality to describe one thing? Not often, and not because those words are rare, but because they deserve to be used with care, and only … Continue reading →

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2024 Ekin Wine Co Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Tony Peters

I can undeniably admit that I love a good Chardy (abbreviating it does not diminish its importance in the wine world). It takes up a good part of the wine rack space in our home wine room and it owns … Continue reading →

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2024 Yalumba Vat 11 Grenache

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Tony Peters

I’ve been jumping on the Grenache bandwagon for a while now. I was a fan some time ago thanks to the many and varied iterations coming out of the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. What struck me back then was … Continue reading →

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2024 Ekin Wine Co Adelaide Hills Rosé

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Tony Peters

We’re now into Autumn but, here in sunny Brisbane, Summer seems to want to remain the focus while reluctant to hand over the reins, not that I’m complaining. I love this time of year. The landscape shifts in colour depending … Continue reading →

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2023 Miss Zilm Fiano

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Tony Peters

Fiano is a white Italian variety that grows mainly in the Campania area of southern Italy and on the island of Sicily (that triangular clump of land sitting in the Mediterranean Sea near the toe of the boot). I can’t remember … Continue reading →

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