Author Archives: Tony Peters

Hastwell & Lightfoot ‘Fat and Skinny’ Range Releases

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t know who else will be able to relate to this but, when I read the name of these wines, and saw the picture on the label, I immediately thought of Laurel & Hardy, the comedy duo from the … Continue reading →

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2018 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Orange Region Tempranillo

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Tony Peters

The wines from Angullong are always a pleasure to try.  The ‘alternative’ varieties they have been punching out have been spot on every time, including the whites.  I would even go as far to say they are some of the … Continue reading →

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2018 Angullong Fossill Hill Orange Region Sangiovese

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Tony Peters

Literally every time I have a bottle of Sangiovese with dinner, I can’t help but make attempts to put on an Italian accent.  “Sangio – VAY – see” with emphasis on the ‘VAY’ part with a few hand and arm … Continue reading →

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2018 Angullong Fossil Hill Orange Region Barbera

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Tony Peters

It’s been a long time since my wife and I were in Italy.  I can’t remember if we visited the Piedmont region but, being an area that grows the third most planted grape variety in Italy, I reckon I’d remember … Continue reading →

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2019 Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Tony Peters

I was trying to roughly work out when I started getting into Riesling.  I recall talking to a mate’s dad many years ago about the fact I didn’t drink white wine.  I met my mate in late 2004 so it … Continue reading →

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2019 Serere Beechworth Rousanne

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Tony Peters

Chinese businessman and philanthropist Jack Ma is quoted as saying, “Trust the young people; trust this generation’s innovation. They’re making things, changing innovation every day. And all the consumers are the same: they want new things, they want cheap things, … Continue reading →

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2017 Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Tony Peters

I read somewhere that McLaren Vale is not so well known for its Cabernet Sauvignon.  I have to admit, I can’t remember where I read it, but Shiraz and Grenache were the main red varieties given the most focus in … Continue reading →

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2014 Levantine Hill Sparkling Rosé

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Tony Peters

In my office I have a desk, computer, phone, bookshelf and coat rack and, because it is an internal office, what I don’t have is a view to speak of.  Everyday, at least once, I make a point of deliberately … Continue reading →

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2019 Hastwell & Lightfoot Vermentino

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Tony Peters

I’m a creature of habit.  A bit of routine man.  I can’t help it, especially of a morning when I do certain things in a particular order.  One of those ‘things’ is to check the news headlines.  As we all … Continue reading →

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2019 Hastwell & Lightfoot Fiano

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Tony Peters

Unfortunately, these days there is no overseas travel occurring anywhere, or interstate for that matter.  You don’t even see any advertisements on television spruiking cheap flights or fancy holiday destinations, and definitely not cruise ship holidays! Getting to taste a … Continue reading →

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