Author Archives: Tony Peters

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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2018 Castle Rock Estate Great Southern Shiraz

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Tony Peters

The Castle Rock Riesling did it to me and now this Shiraz has done it to me as well.  By that I mean, much like the Riesling, I’ll get straight to the point and let you know my thoughts about … Continue reading →

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2018 Clandestine Vineyards McLaren Vale Grenache

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Tony Peters

You’re not going to believe this, just like I didn’t when I read it; Grenache achieved the highest price per tonne in Australia for 2020 and one of only two that broke the $1000 mark (thanks Mr Halliday).  Considering it … Continue reading →

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2016 Salena Estate ‘BFR’ Riverland Touriga Langrein Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t swear much.  Well, I try not to swear much.  However, when I pulled this wine out of the box and felt the weight of the bottle, saw BFR in big letters standing out like dogs you-know-whats on the … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Margaret River Chardonnay

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Tony Peters

I read a newspaper article the other day about Verandas, the extension of our indoor living space that is attached to the outside of our homes.  A place to sit, enjoy the view and take in all that is happening … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Adelaide Vineyards Pinot Grigio

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Tony Peters

While tasting this wine and making some notes, I got to thinking; when did I first consider this particular variety (I include the Pinot Gris style as well in that thought)? Having been involved with wine shows over quite a … Continue reading →

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2019 Salena Estate “ex-PRESS-ion” Shiraz

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Tony Peters

I always liked to be surprised by a wine, especially from a producer I am not familiar with. I have to say, it is moments like this that remind me just how much good wine is out there being produced … Continue reading →

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2020 Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Tony Peters

There is no pre-tasting note story for this wine.  I’m dead-set keen to tell you about this delightful Riesling.  It smells simply divine!  It’s intense, it’s refreshing, it’s lively, it’s limey, it’s citrusy, it’s delicately floral and it’s ever so … Continue reading →

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2020 Castle Rock Porongarup Chardonnay

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Tony Peters

And summer is here!  Yes, it usually means warmer days and evenings but, more importantly, an increase in the consumption of white wines.  Now, I know the term ‘white wines’ is all encompassing but when it comes to a versatile, … Continue reading →

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