Author Archives: Tony Peters

2020 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Rosé

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Tony Peters

What a terrific Rosé!  Loved it!  Buy some!  Simple as that.  End of review.  Okay, so, I probably should expand on this a little to explain why I was so taken by it, and it wasn’t just me.  Everyone I … Continue reading →

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2018 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Muscadelle

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Tony Peters

Confession time (this could be embarrassing).  Let me give you some background first.  So, about 3 or so years ago, I began checking out some alternate grape/wine varieties and discovered quite a few beauties.  When this wine arrived, with some … Continue reading →

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2019 Huntington Estate Merlot

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Tony Peters

If they could think and have an opinion in the land of the red grape, I wonder if ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ would be a thing.  Do you know what I mean?  When there is a ‘Noble Variety’ and a ‘most … Continue reading →

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2018 Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tony Peters

I’m pretty sure I have mentioned before that these two varieties make for the perfect couple.  They just seem to get on so well together.  I know they are not exclusive because both have engaged in ensembles with other varieties … Continue reading →

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2015 Levantine Hill Sparkling Rosé

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Tony Peters

Have you ever watched a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve?  The pyrotechnicians do an excellent job organising it, sending them up at particular times, in a particular order and with just the right interval in between.  Have you noticed … Continue reading →

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2018 Carillion Origins ‘Fenestella’ Shiraz

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Tony Peters

I heard someone say today that, when you have a thought, you can’t get rid of it. It’s there until another thought comes into your head. It’s true. Think about it. I know you’re going to think this is a … Continue reading →

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2019 Clandestine Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Tony Peters

I no longer run anywhere.  These days it’s walking and to call it brisk would be an overstatement.  Near where I live there’s an area of sports fields where I like to walk. It’s not very exciting but it is … Continue reading →

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2019 Clandestine Vineyards Margaret River Malbec

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Tony Peters

I have a mate who definitely, without question, knows about wine.  Mainly from one particular state but has been involved in many a tasting and judging panel over the years.  I will never forget a comment he made a couple … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Tempranillo Rosé

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Tony Peters

It’s that time of year isn’t it.  The days and evenings are warmer, and bottles of wine start taking up space in the fridge and, you shuffle food items around to make room for more wine.  I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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2018 Carillion Origins ‘Block 22’ Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Tony Peters

The suburb I live in and the suburb next to it are divided by, literally, one street.  On one side of the street, the suburb where I live starts.  On the other side, the ‘other’ suburb ends.  Both are a … Continue reading →

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