Author Archives: Tony Peters

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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2017 Grey Sands Pinot Gris

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Tony Peters

I was not familiar with the term ‘ear worm’ until very recently. It comes from the German term, ‘ohrwurm’. As it turns out, it’s generally associated with music where a song or melody, good or bad, gets stuck in your … Continue reading →

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2016 Moorilla Estate Muse Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Tony Peters

I can remember as a very young kid playing the game, ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf?’ You know, the one where someone is out the front with their back to a group who utter the words, “What’s the time Mr … Continue reading →

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Moorilla Estate Sparkling Releases

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Tony Peters

I haven’t seen the movie ‘Gone with the Wind’ and I don’t know many people that have. In my defence, it was released way before I was born. However, everyone seems to know the famous line, as said by Rhett … Continue reading →

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2016 Levantine Hill Blanc de Blanc

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Tony Peters

It is such that sparkling wine (Champagne if you like) is the wine for a celebration, and rightly so. “I just won the lottery; break out the Riesling” just doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it? It seems … Continue reading →

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2019 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Basket Press Shiraz

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Tony Peters

When it comes to a combination lock, you have to get the numbers right and in the correct order, to release the lock and access what is being secured. If you don’t, it just doesn’t work and, let’s face it, … Continue reading →

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2019 Angullong Crossing Reserve ‘Harriet’

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Tony Peters

I remember watching a documentary about the Bee Gees. One of the people being interviewed said, “When you have these brothers singing together, it’s like an instrument that no one else can buy.” If you know the brothers Gibb, I … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate 2021 White Wine Releases

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast the other day about platypuses (yep, platypuses) and a fellow’s immense excitement about them. He is quoted as saying, “If I sound excited about platypuses, it’s because I am.” I think they are a … Continue reading →

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Hardy’s ‘Eileen Hardy’ 2021 Releases

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Tony Peters

I went to school with a fellow who is a fine furniture maker. He is often commissioned to make specific pieces for people and price is never discussed. He sources the finest of Tasmania’s native species timbers he can, brings … Continue reading →