Author Archives: Tony Peters

Clandestine Wines 2022 ‘Break Free’ Wines

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Tony Peters

Where I live, there is a spot that has been named Duck Park.  For fear of stating the bleeding obvious, it is all to do with the number of ducks that congregate in the area.  I can only assume they … Continue reading →

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2022 Clandestine Wines ‘Break Free’ Bliss Bomb

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Tony Peters

For some time, Pet Nat wines were, well I don’t know how else to put it, Pet Not wines for me.  With so many now in the market, it was only a matter of time before I would taste one, … Continue reading →

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2017 Levantine Hill Colleen’s Paddock Pinot Noir

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Tony Peters

The Cypress Pine has some amazing qualities.  It is decay proof and is resistant to termites so maintains its structural integrity.  Something that is very handy in certain climates in Australia.  Being a pine, it is aromatic, light, soft and … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’m not sure if you are familiar with the Bicheno Blowhole on the east coast of Tasmania.  It’s a section of the coast where a part of the granite coastline has been worn away underneath and the ocean has blown … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill Estate Syrah

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Tony Peters

I heard a line recently that went something like, “Fits in anywhere, stands out everywhere”. However, I can’t remember where or what it relates to.  What I can say is, when I tried this wine, it was the line that … Continue reading →

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2019 Carillion Origins ‘Feldspars’ Orange Region Shiraz

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Tony Peters

I can’t say that a piano accordion is one of my favourite instruments, but I can’t say I dislike it either.  If you’ve walked through small villages in some European countries, you hear them quite often and they blend in … Continue reading →

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2021 Dr Edge Riesling

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Tony Peters

I read a quote by David Bowie recently: “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”  He certainly was an enigmatic individual and true to his word.  Throughout his career he would push … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Tony Peters

When I first tasted this wine, I couldn’t help but think, this is Cabernet and a serious one at that.  Don’t get me wrong, there is a seriousness about it but, the more I tasted it (and I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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2021 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Tony Peters

I was fascinated by a story about female stage performers in the late 1800s and early 1900s and it was such that there were not many of them around.  A good example is a lady by the name of Gladys … Continue reading →

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2017 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Tony Peters

There is a certain charm to old buildings. I often wonder about the history that has soaked into their walls over time. However, it’s the ‘foundation stone’ upon which they were built, which is what really interests and fascinates me. … Continue reading →

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