Author Archives: Tony Peters

2017 Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Signature Shiraz

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently of the world’s first female roadie, Aussie Tana Douglas. Fascinating lady. She spent time with many famous bands and musicians but what stuck in my head was when she spoke about AC/DC, but … Continue reading →

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2020 Robert Stein White Label Riesling

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Tony Peters

Smoke free zones. They are everywhere these days. They have even made the CBD of Hobart a smoke free zone. Good thing too. How good (and lucky) is it that Robert Stein wines have their own little smoke free zone … Continue reading →

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2019 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) PB White Blend No.1

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Tony Peters

Did you ever watch the ABC music quiz show Spicks and Specks? There was a segment where a small band would play songs and the contestants would have to pick the tune. The members of the band would often play … Continue reading →

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2016 Huntington Estate ‘Special Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Tony Peters

I was talking to someone about this wine and, for some reason, I said Cabaret instead of Cabernet. I must admit to having a bit of a chuckle to myself because I immediately thought of the song ‘Cabaret’ by Liza … Continue reading →

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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 →