Author Archives: Tony Peters

2024 Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently in which a prominent member of the wine industry here in Australia said something that I found quite profound. It was along the lines of; he wasn’t in the wine industry, he was … Continue reading →

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2024 Parish Vineyards Riesling

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Tony Peters

I can’t remember where I read this quote but it went like this; “Beauty is whatever gives joy” (thanks to Edna St.Vincent Millay, an early to mid-1900’s American lyrical poet and playwright). For me, Riesling fits neatly into this quote … Continue reading →

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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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