Author Archives: Tony Peters

2019 Yalumba ‘The Cigar’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Tony Peters

There are three words in the heading that could not be more connected when it comes to wine than ‘Cigar’, ‘Coonawarra’ and ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’.  It is widely known the Coonawarra area has a section where the dirt is commonly referred … Continue reading →

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Stockman’s Ridge 2022 Grüner Veltliner Releases

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Tony Peters

Let’s be honest, when you check out the fridge in a bottle shop, it’s rare you’ll see a bottle of Grüner Veltliner on one of the shelves.  In fact, I’d go so far as to say, never.  Further to that, … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate Cellar Door

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Tony Peters

Way back in 2017 David Cumming of Define Wine Marketing kindly sent me some wines from Huntington Estate to try.  What he didn’t know was I had tried these wines way back in the early 1980’s when Bob Roberts was … Continue reading →

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Winesmiths Special Edition Wine Casks Release

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Tony Peters

American novelist Cormac McCarthy is quoted as saying, “If there is an occupational hazard to writing, it’s drinking.” Had novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) been born after this quote, I wonder, would he have taken a different approach to his drinking? … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Slow Wine Co. White Wines to Check Out

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Tony Peters

One of the best things I have done this year is visit the Orange region of New South Wales.  As much as I didn’t spend anywhere near enough time there, it was enough for me to know, I need to … Continue reading →

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Usher Tinkler Cellar Door

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Tony Peters

You can generally get the feel of a cellar door the moment you walk inside.  Not that I pre-judge before sitting down but you can just tell by the enjoyment on the faces of others in the space and how … Continue reading →

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Colmar Estate 2021 Chardonnay Releases

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Tony Peters

I’ve been delving into wine seriously now for, gee, thirty years I reckon.  In saying that, I have one question;  Colmar Estate, where have you been all my wine life?!  Another hidden gem in the Orange region of New South … Continue reading →

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Levantine Hill 2019 Estate Releases

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Tony Peters

The word ‘Estate’ can mean a lot of things to different people. The one that really resonates with me, in the context of wine, is the stately ‘manor style’ house, bathed in sunshine, on a vast property surrounded by grapevines … Continue reading →

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De Iuliis Wines Cellar Door

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Tony Peters

As much as I have frequented many wine tastings over the years, there is nothing like visiting a cellar door to taste somebody’s wines.  There is really no comparison is there? I have been lucky enough to try De Iuliis … Continue reading →

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Thomas Wines Cellar Door

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tony Peters

Considering the number of wine regions I have visited over the years, some more than once or twice, it is slightly embarrassing for me to admit that I have never been to the Hunter Valley and I really do not … Continue reading →

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