Author Archives: Tony Peters

2016 Salena Estate ‘BFR’ Riverland Touriga Langrein Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t swear much.  Well, I try not to swear much.  However, when I pulled this wine out of the box and felt the weight of the bottle, saw BFR in big letters standing out like dogs you-know-whats on the … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Margaret River Chardonnay

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Tony Peters

I read a newspaper article the other day about Verandas, the extension of our indoor living space that is attached to the outside of our homes.  A place to sit, enjoy the view and take in all that is happening … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Adelaide Vineyards Pinot Grigio

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Tony Peters

While tasting this wine and making some notes, I got to thinking; when did I first consider this particular variety (I include the Pinot Gris style as well in that thought)? Having been involved with wine shows over quite a … Continue reading →

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2019 Salena Estate “ex-PRESS-ion” Shiraz

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Tony Peters

I always liked to be surprised by a wine, especially from a producer I am not familiar with. I have to say, it is moments like this that remind me just how much good wine is out there being produced … Continue reading →

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2020 Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Tony Peters

There is no pre-tasting note story for this wine.  I’m dead-set keen to tell you about this delightful Riesling.  It smells simply divine!  It’s intense, it’s refreshing, it’s lively, it’s limey, it’s citrusy, it’s delicately floral and it’s ever so … Continue reading →

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2020 Castle Rock Porongarup Chardonnay

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Tony Peters

And summer is here!  Yes, it usually means warmer days and evenings but, more importantly, an increase in the consumption of white wines.  Now, I know the term ‘white wines’ is all encompassing but when it comes to a versatile, … Continue reading →

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Salena Estate ‘Twisted Sticks’ Organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Tony Peters

What a great name to put front and centre on a wine bottle!  Twisted Sticks.  I love it!  Seriously, the name got me in straight away and, when you think about it, that’s what a label and name are supposed … Continue reading →

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2019 Pig in the House Organic Shiraz

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Tony Peters

What a ripper wine!  Gee I enjoyed this.  I’ll tell you what, if you served this up to friends who enjoy a good red and didn’t tell them the price, I reckon the majority would pick it being more expensive … Continue reading →

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Rare Ozzies. A Hundred Rare Australian Wine Varieties. Author: Darby Higgs (Vinodiversity)

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Tony Peters

I used to read a lot. I still read quite a bit but not as much as I used to or should. I’ve read pretty thick books that involved plenty of pages, almost into the four digits. From what I … Continue reading →

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Hastwell & Lightfoot ‘Fat and Skinny’ Pinot Grigio & Rosé

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Tony Peters

How good is it that summer is only a 27 days away. I don’t know about you but I tend to start scanning bottle shop shelves, checking out Instagram and looking at wine websites for summer wines that people are … Continue reading →

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