Author Archives: Tony Peters

Nightfall Wines 2019 ‘The Noble Beasts’

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Tony Peters

There are many photos posted regularly on social media of sunrises and sunsets. I have to admit, some are just beautiful.  Recently, when I was working an afternoon shift, I drove along an Esplanade here where I live and the … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill Blanc de Blanc

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Tony Peters

On a recent podcast, I heard it said, “Wine for me is everything in one convenient glass.  It’s history, it’s conviviality, it’s chemistry, it’s art, it’s science, it’s ceremony, it’s spirituality…”  Now, for me, I’d go as far as to … Continue reading →

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2018 Grey Sands Pinot Gris

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Tony Peters

I have to admit to being a little, no, a lot, excited about getting to try this wine.  It is an all-time favourite in our home and I am lucky enough to get to try it each year which, ultimately, … Continue reading →

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2022 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently where Adam Wadewitz was interviewed.  Right from the time he started his wine journey to landing at Shaw + Smith, it sounds like everything was a seamless, natural progression for him. When he … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines 2023 “Break Free” Red Wine Releases

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently (of which I can’t remember the subject) that mentioned the 1960’s was all about conformity.  There were certain ‘norms’ that were followed and if you strayed from those ‘standards’ you were deemed a … Continue reading →

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Levantine Hill – A Complete Dining Experience

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Tony Peters

My wife and I very much enjoy celebrating milestones in our life together.  When it comes to celebrating anniversaries, we always celebrate them with something we both enjoy and, dare I say, it usually involves travel, food and wine…all together! … Continue reading →

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2022 Clandestine Wines Pinot Grigio

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Tony Peters

I am never one to say “no” to Pinot Grigio. What so many knockers don’t realise is, there are quality ones out there just needing to be tried. There are always going to be Pinot Grigios that don’t float your … Continue reading →

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2019 Nightfall Wines ‘Draco’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Tony Peters

The word ‘courage’ gets used these days mostly to describe somebody’s actions in a positive way where they have shown “the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” (Merriam-Webster) but the original meaning was, … Continue reading →

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2021 Grey Sands Rosé

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

Straight up, I have to say, when I saw the colour of this Rosé I thought, this is going to have some attitude.  I mean, it has a serious yet lovely, deep-ish copper colour (the photo doesn’t do it justice). … Continue reading →

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2019 Nightfall Wines ‘The Balance’ Dry Red

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Tony Peters

Work life balance, a balanced diet, team balance, balance the books.  We tend to hear all about ‘balance’ these days and don’t get me wrong, it is an important aspect of our lives. For me, it is just as important … Continue reading →

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