Author Archives: Tony Peters

2022 Yalumba Samuels Collection Viognier

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Tony Peters

I’m going to go out on a limb and say Yalumba must surely be the Viognier champions of Australia. That’s not to take anything away from the many producers who grow the variety and make outstanding wines from it, but … Continue reading →

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Champteloup Rosé d’Anjou

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Tony Peters

With the rise in popularity of this style of wine, it is understandable that we are going to see more Rosés on bottle-shop shelves and fridges from across the globe. It shouldn’t come as any suprise that France would want … Continue reading →

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2022 Slow Wine Co. Gewürztraminer

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Tony Peters

I don’t know what ‘Gen’ I am in this world, but whatever ‘Gen’ comes after me is unlikely to know what Gewürztraminer is, with all due respect of course. They probably wouldn’t even recognise it as a word, let alone … Continue reading →

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2023 Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Tony Peters

We all hear about wine trends that seem to come and go on a regular basis and that is expected because tastes change and wine producers need to ‘move with the times’ if you will. Grenache seems to be the … Continue reading →

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2025 Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Tony Peters

“If you stay consistent…, you can be successful for a long time.” This is part of a quote by Eliud Kipchoge, an extremely successful Ethiopian long-distance runner. This Riesling seems to have been around for eons. When I bought this particular … Continue reading →

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2021 Slow Wine Co. Blanc de Blanc

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Tony Peters

There’s something about this Orange Region sparkling wine that makes me pause and think, where have you been all my wine-drinking life?! Maybe it’s the altitude, maybe it’s the patience, maybe it’s just that cool‑climate calm feeling that seems to … Continue reading →

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2024 Renzaglia Wambuul Releases

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Tony Peters

The Fish, Campbells and Macquarie rivers are all known as Wambuul (meaning ‘winding river’), the traditional name for which the local Indigenous people, the Wiradjuri people, have a connection to Country. The Renzaglia vineyards lie within the Wambuul Valley, now the namesake … Continue reading →

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First Ridge Trophy Winning 2025 Vermentino & Fiano

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Tony Peters

“Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.” I saw this quote recently (thank you American football coach, Bear Bryant) and I couldn’t help but like it. In the world of wine, the … Continue reading →

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NV Domaine Octavie – Cuvée Pauline Touraine Brut

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Tony Peters

There’s something noble about sparkling wines from the Loire. They don’t shout like those from Champagne, but they speak quietly with pride. This Cuvée Pauline is a fine example. It’s a captivating wine that speaks of celebration with elegance rather … Continue reading →

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2021 Francois Xavier Barc Expression Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Tony Peters

There’s a certain quiet confidence in Loire Sauvignon Blanc. In a world where the market is flooded with the variety, this one shows some quiet authority when it comes to precision and poise, elegance, and purity. And, at this price … Continue reading →

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