Author Archives: Tony Peters

2018 Angullong Orange Region Merlot

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Tony Peters

On the weekend, just as it started to rain, we managed to finish the mulching but we didn’t get a chance to look and admire our handiwork.  Once inside out of the rain, I looked out of our lounge-room window … Continue reading →

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2018 Shanahans ‘Silence is Golden’ Barossa Valley Shiraz

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Tony Peters

The meaning of ‘Silence is Golden’ is not befitting of this wine. Not by a long shot!  It pretty much means that it is often wise to say nothing.  Now, if I was the winemaker or owner or wine rep … Continue reading →

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2019 Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Tony Peters

I’ve been landscaping my front yard.  It’s been a long time coming it must be said.  It was similar to so many other front yards in our cul-de-sac but a lot messier.  It needed something and it finally got it.  … Continue reading →

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2019 Dr Edge Pinot Noir

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Tony Peters

Unlike its maker, this wine is quite pretty (in my defence, Pete Dredge would not like to be called pretty).  However, very much like its maker, this wine exudes character, substance and likeability (because of the red squiggly line underneath, … Continue reading →

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2018 Serere Beechworth Syrah

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t like Mondays.  I’m sure there are those that do but personally, I don’t know anyone that does.  Maybe hospitality industry guys and gals because that is part of their weekend.  However, for us Monday to Friday slaves to … Continue reading →

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2019 Angullong Orange Region Shiraz

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Tony Peters

A little while back I posted a review about a very good chardonnay.  The main thing I pointed out at the time was the opinions about the variety.  Well, I had a similar response from a couple of work colleagues … Continue reading →

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2017 Gartelmann Wines Wilhelm Shiraz

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t watch much telly.  I enjoy listening to music more so, especially the old favourites; one of which is Genesis (and later Phil Collins when he went out on his own).  One song that came up today was, “Invisible … Continue reading →

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2017 Yelland & Papps Devote Greenock Shiraz

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Tony Peters

Everyone would be familiar with the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  While this particular phrase originated in 1913, it is based on a proverb dating back to 1866 that went, “Eat an apple on going to … Continue reading →

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2018 Schwarz Wine Co Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Tony Peters

I’m going to take you back to your school days and ask, do you remember what a scalene triangle is?  I don’t expect that you could be bothered googling it so I’ll remind you. It is a triangle with three … Continue reading →

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2017 Yelland & Papps Vin de Soif

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Tony Peters

Two’s company, three’s a crowd. As it turns out, this phrase has been around for hundreds of years. Thankfully, it doesn’t relate to wine because, the number three in this ‘crowd’, if you like, is about 5% Carignan which perfectly … Continue reading →

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