Author Archives: Tony Peters

2021 Clandestine Vineyards ‘Hearts and Minds’ Grenache

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Tony Peters

I don’t know how many parents expect much from their new born child in the first year of its life. Yes, putting on some weight, reacting to its environment, stimulated by sounds and certainly getting attention. I’m going to go … Continue reading →

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2017 Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Tony Peters

A small part of my morning walk takes in a track that winds through a bush area and overnight rain released an array of aromas from the eucalypts, wattles, native flowers and grasses. It was truly invigorating. I decided to … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Margaret River Shiraz

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Tony Peters

Margaret River is not the only wine region on this big island continent of ours where Shiraz plays second fiddle to an apparently more ‘noble’ grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a shame really. I say that only because it’s almost a … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Mount Barker Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Tony Peters

How could you not like the colour of young red wine. It’s a shame you can’t see this one. It is such a deep, lush and appealing purple colour. Even the fruitful and slightly herbal aromas reel you in because … Continue reading →

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2018 Patina ‘Sticky Tea’ Riesling

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’m not sure what you would call this but, what I am about to tell you is bizarre, spooky even. Firstly, a confession, ‘sticky’ wines are not my ‘thing’. So, when I received this, I have to admit to not … Continue reading →

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2016 Levantine Hill Colleen’s Paddock Pinot Noir

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’ve no doubt everyone has heard of the Rolls Royce motor car. Between 1908 and 1928 there were almost 8000 of the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost built and they were handmade. Every…single…one of them (that’s why to buy one in … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Malbec

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Tony Peters

You know when someone gets really excited about wanting to tell you something. They tend to talk flat out like there is only a set amount of time to tell you before it becomes old news. I tend to let … Continue reading →

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2021 Clandestine Vineyards Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Tony Peters

A lot of people have 9-5 jobs. They rock up, do their job and go home. I’m not saying it’s a boring thing because I have no doubt there are those who know they have done an 8 hour day … Continue reading →

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2021 Clandestine Vineyards Tempranillo Rosé

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’m sure I am not the only one who is not happy with how summer has been for the last 40 days. There doesn’t seem to have been enough sunny summer days. I mean, yes, plenty of warm-ish days but … Continue reading →

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2018 Grey Sands Shiraz

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Tony Peters

Way back in the early years of ‘the law’, if a group or gang was involved in an offence, all those charged would have to be in court for the matter to be heard. If one was not present, the … Continue reading →