Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Grey Sands Pinot Noir

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Tony Peters

There is a really good, well worn, walking track close by that runs along the edge of the Derwent River.  It provides uninterrupted views of the river, Hobart and Mount Wellington/Kunanyi. Lately, there’s been some upgrading and it’s not as … Continue reading →

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2019 Golden Grove Estate Granite Belt Joven Tempranillo

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Tony Peters

Taking nothing away from plenty of other wines I have been drinking, I am really enjoying this style of red wine.  There seems to be quite a few available now that have freshness coupled with plenty of flavour without needing a … Continue reading →

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2021 Castle Rock Estate Riesling Triple Treat

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Tony Peters

We have friends who are triplets, 3 sisters, who we’ve known for many years. All born on the same day, the same year; obviously making them triplets.  Yet, they have such different personalities and idiosyncrasies that was attractive to their … Continue reading →

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2020 Pig in the House Organic Shiraz

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Tony Peters

This may sound a bit odd, but when I opened this wine, poured it, smelt it and then tasted it, the first thing that came to mind (with a grin on my face) was, gee this is a cheeky little … Continue reading →

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2021 Carillion ‘Lovable Rogue’ Vermentino

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Tony Peters

Another lovable rogue to get your mitts on, gee I enjoyed this Vermentino and so did my better half.  It was such that we both even took the time to contemplate it, consider it and briefly talk about it together.  … Continue reading →

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2021 Carillion ‘Lovable Rogue’ Fiano

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Tony Peters

A work colleague asked me what interesting wines I had drunk lately and, amongst others, I showed him a photo of this wine.  His response, “I’ve never heard of Fiano.”  I had a bit of a chuckle because he pronounced … Continue reading →

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2021 Golden Grove Estate Brosé Rosé

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Tony Peters

I think the days of rosé being a light red wine and not being taken seriously are long gone.  Even the term, ‘Rosé Revolution’ seems to have faded off into the wine horizon.  Rosé stands alone as a wine style … Continue reading →

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2021 Golden Grove Estate Vermentino

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Tony Peters

I sometimes see on social media where people I went to school with have done quite well for themselves.  Interestingly though, they were never a ‘shining light’ at school.  They were not a teacher’s pet nor a star sports person, … Continue reading →

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2021 Golden Grove Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Tony Peters

A few years ago now, I said some unkind words about Sauvignon Blanc.  In my defence, it was said when the market was flooded with cheap and nasty ‘stuff’.  Around that time, my exposure to the variety would have been … Continue reading →

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2016 Brand & Sons Family Reserve Coonawarra Cabernets

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Tony Peters

Have you ever travelled through a city on a Sunday morning and heard the sound of church bells ringing?  If you are like me, I always thought it was like there was no actual tune to it, almost like just … Continue reading →

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