Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Brand & Sons Sanctuary Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Tony Peters

I am a music fan.  I would even go as far as to say that I listen to music more hours in the day than I do watching the nonsense box (television for those who are not familiar with this … Continue reading →

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Bloodwood Rieslings. Old and New

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Tony Peters

Comparing old with new can be a bit unfair at times.  I know my 1996 Toyota Hilux flat-tray 2-wheel drive ute does not compare with today’s model.  It would have been like comparing mine when it was released with the … Continue reading →

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2018 McLean Bay Pinot Noir

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Tony Peters

If you didn’t know, our newly elected Premier is Peter Gutwein.  Pretty much all of us down here in Tassie pronounce it as Gutt-wen.  As it turns out, and how cool is this, in German it means ‘Good Wine’!  Considering … Continue reading →

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2019 Serere Beechworth Shiraz Viognier

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Tony Peters

My wife and I are searching the market for a good SUV.  What I didn’t realise until we started looking was, there’s a plethora of them to choose from.  It’s like every single motor vehicle manufacturer has one in their … Continue reading →

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2019 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Merlbec

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Tony Peters

Merlot and Malbec together, in a bottle, under a screwcap, would have to be a rare occurrence surely?  Normally they form part of the famous Bordeaux blend quintet with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.  Could you imagine Angus … Continue reading →

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2017 Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tony Peters

Many, many years ago, I had to complete a training course as part of being accepted into my current vocation.  It was a mixed bunch of people in ages, life experience, skill sets and attitudes.  The one thing we all … Continue reading →

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Brand & Sons Coonawarra Untold Range

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Tony Peters

Have you ever played poker?  Did you know one of the most prized hands you could be dealt is four of a kind?  Speaking of four of a kind, have you ever looked closely at the four Kings in a … Continue reading →

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2014 Brand & Sons CBD Coonawarra Single Vineyard Shiraz

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Tony Peters

Most people would know the term CBD as an acronym for the Central Business District of a capital city.  If you have ever been in the CBD, you would know it is a hive of activity pretty much from dawn … Continue reading →

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2019 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Marsanne Rousanne

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Tony Peters

Marsanne Rousanne.  Those two words would fit perfectly for the name of a French artist don’t you think?  Imagine this if you will; the art would use subtle shades, bold colours and different textures to highlight the finite detail of … Continue reading →

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Patina Orange Region Chardonnay Releases

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Tony Peters

Summer may have left us 47 days ago but, even down here in Tassie, we have been experiencing some (not all) beautiful warm and sunny days.  It’s almost like Autumn wasn’t ready to step in and asked Summer to hang … Continue reading →

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