Author Archives: Tony Peters

2022 Ridgemill Estate WYP Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Tony Peters

Henry Kissinger (everyone knows Henry, surely) is quoted as saying, “Art is man’s expression of his joy in labor.” Store that away for a minute. When I saw this quote, I immediately thought of Pete McGlashan, the winemaker at Ridgemill … Continue reading →

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Earthworks 2022 & 2023 Vintage Wine Releases

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Tony Peters

Gee I liked the ‘theme’ of these wines. ‘Dig A Little Deeper’. So simple yet so profound. When I read the small but informative flyer that came with the wines, it struck a contemplative chord with me. I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill ‘Melissa’s Paddock’ Syrah

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Tony Peters

I am not an artist. I do, however, appreciate art but I am not across the detail of a portrait or a landscape that an artist or an art aficionado is. When the detail is pointed out to me, I … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Shiraz

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Tony Peters

I recently bought a brand new, basic model, ute. One of the more reliable Models on the market (in my opinion) and a favourite of mine. It replaced one that was 28 years older than it, which served me very … Continue reading →

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2022 Stockman’s Ridge ‘Signature Range’ Right Bank & Left Bank Releases

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Tony Peters

It’s funny, you know, I’ve been stewarding at wine shows for a couple of decades and pride myself on knowing a bit about the why and wherefore of wine. Then, along comes two wines which made me realise that maybe … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Tony Peters

American writer, Helen Keller, is quoted as saying, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”.  This is true in some ways but not so in others. When it comes to the varieties that go into … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill ‘Samantha’s Paddock’ Mélange Traditionnel

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Tony Peters

How good does it feel to wear a well-made suit? Add in a perfectly ironed shirt, tie and a polished pair of shoes, voila, you have the complete ensemble. It has to be said that a suit, in all its … Continue reading →

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2022 Huntington Estate Chardonnay Releases

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Tony Peters

On the day I was tasting these two Chardonnays, it was drizzling with rain. When I realised, the song “Singing in the Rain” came into my head. It is easy to feel a bit gloomy when it rains but, on … Continue reading →

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2021 Yalumba ‘The Signature’ Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Tony Peters

There were some interesting events in 1849. Apart from American Astronomer William Cranch Bond taking the first photo of the moon, and it being the birth year of Sir Edmund Barton, our first Prime Minister, the most important thing for … Continue reading →

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Chalk Hill Wines White Wine and Rosé Releases

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Tony Peters

Most people who know me are familiar with the fact I don’t mind a chat. It becomes worse when it involves talking about wine. Ratchet it up again if it involves talking to a winemaker or winery owner. I think, … Continue reading →

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