Author Archives: Tony Peters
2019 Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling
I was trying to roughly work out when I started getting into Riesling. I recall talking to a mate’s dad many years ago about the fact I didn’t drink white wine. I met my mate in late 2004 so it … Continue reading
2019 Serere Beechworth Rousanne
Chinese businessman and philanthropist Jack Ma is quoted as saying, “Trust the young people; trust this generation’s innovation. They’re making things, changing innovation every day. And all the consumers are the same: they want new things, they want cheap things, … Continue reading
2017 Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon
I read somewhere that McLaren Vale is not so well known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. I have to admit, I can’t remember where I read it, but Shiraz and Grenache were the main red varieties given the most focus in … Continue reading
2014 Levantine Hill Sparkling Rosé
In my office I have a desk, computer, phone, bookshelf and coat rack and, because it is an internal office, what I don’t have is a view to speak of. Everyday, at least once, I make a point of deliberately … Continue reading
2019 Hastwell & Lightfoot Vermentino
I’m a creature of habit. A bit of routine man. I can’t help it, especially of a morning when I do certain things in a particular order. One of those ‘things’ is to check the news headlines. As we all … Continue reading
2019 Hastwell & Lightfoot Fiano
Unfortunately, these days there is no overseas travel occurring anywhere, or interstate for that matter. You don’t even see any advertisements on television spruiking cheap flights or fancy holiday destinations, and definitely not cruise ship holidays! Getting to taste a … Continue reading
Huntington Estate New Release Mudgee Chardonnays
In this current COVID-19 crisis, I consider myself a very lucky man. I have a secure job and therefore, a secure income. I am guaranteed my pay will go into my bank account every fortnight and my superannuation is safe … Continue reading
2019 Huntington Estate Mudgee Semillon Chardonnay
While tasting this wine, I was trying to think of the last time I saw this particular white blend on social media, on a restaurant wine list or in a bottle shop. I’ve seen ‘field blends’ and plenty of ‘Rhone … Continue reading
Huntington Estate New Release Semillons
I have two young grandsons and, as you’d expect, at ages (almost) 5 and (a little over) 2, both are full of life, energy and vivacity. Even at such young ages and being products of the same parents, they already … Continue reading
2019 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling & 2018 Porongurup Pinot Noir
Way back in 1616 Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog literally stumbled across the west coast of Australia thanks to some blustery winds in the Indian Ocean. Along with other Dutch explorers after him, he had a bit of a look up … Continue reading
