Author Archives: Tony Peters

2019 Frederic Mabileau, Cabernet Franc ‘Les Rouillères’

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Tony Peters

The more I read about the wines sent to me from VindeLoire, the more I am learning about the Loire Valley region.  As it turns out, it is the world’s largest Cabernet Franc growing region. If my research serves me … Continue reading →

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2021 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Plessis-Duval

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

I have to admit to being quite excited about trying this wine for a couple of reasons. One; it’s from the Loire Valley which I have heard a lot about but have rarely been exposed to wines from the area. … Continue reading →

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Pure Loire, Vouvray, Famille Bougrier

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Tony Peters

It is quite remarkable what I learn just from trying a wine, especially a variety I rarely see and from a region that I am not over familiar with. It was pleasing to read that 73% of wineries in the … Continue reading →

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Oxford Landing ‘Regenerate’ Releases

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Tony Peters

It is World Sustainability Day today. Having read the information that accompanied these wines, I can’t help but tip my hat to Oxford Landing for the work they are doing on the ‘regenerate’ side of the wine world. Let’s be … Continue reading →

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2024 Yalumba Barossa Grenache Rosé

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Tony Peters

Walking into bottleshops these days and looking in the refrigerated wine section brings a smile to my face. The number of Rosés that have taken up their rightful place is pleasing to see. I realise there has been a ‘revolution’ … Continue reading →

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2022 First Ridge Wines Barbera

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Tony Peters

Barbera is a variety that not many people know about. In fact, I would go as far to say that most wine drinkers would not be familiar with Barbera at all. Shame really because it is a good alternative to … Continue reading →

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2022 Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Tony Peters

I have no doubt, sometimes, it must be hard being a sibling in an extended family. Knowing that those before you, or even after you, have the reputation stakes all wrapped up. The Yalumba Grenache range is such that, when … Continue reading →

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2021 Slow Wine Co. Family Reserve Pinot Noir

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Tony Peters

This is such a delightful wine, such an impressive Pinot Noir, that I decided I just wanted to tell you about it from the get-go. It was fruitful and flavoursome while maintaining the elegance expected of Pinot Noir. Dark cherries … Continue reading →

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2023 Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Tony Peters

I can’t say I have ever watched a movie with Dwayne Johnson in it. However, I was quite taken by something he is quoted as saying. “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. … Continue reading →

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2021 Slow Wine Co. Chardonnay

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

John Ruskin was an English writer (many moons ago) whose subjects varied from geology to architecture to literature and botany.  One quote I found of his makes me think he must have written about, or at least drank, wine. That … Continue reading →

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