Author Archives: Tony Peters

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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Huntington Estate New Release Mudgee Chardonnays

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Tony Peters

In this current COVID-19 crisis, I consider myself a very lucky man.  I have a secure job and therefore, a secure income.  I am guaranteed my pay will go into my bank account every fortnight and my superannuation is safe … Continue reading →

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2019 Huntington Estate Mudgee Semillon Chardonnay

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Tony Peters

While tasting this wine, I was trying to think of the last time I saw this particular white blend on social media, on a restaurant wine list or in a bottle shop.  I’ve seen ‘field blends’ and plenty of ‘Rhone … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate New Release Semillons

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Tony Peters

I have two young grandsons and, as you’d expect, at ages (almost) 5 and (a little over) 2, both are full of life, energy and vivacity.  Even at such young ages and being products of the same parents, they already … Continue reading →

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2019 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling & 2018 Porongurup Pinot Noir

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Tony Peters

Way back in 1616 Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog literally stumbled across the west coast of Australia thanks to some blustery winds in the Indian Ocean.  Along with other Dutch explorers after him, he had a bit of a look up … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Y Series Whites & Rosé

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Tony Peters

On a beautiful day recently, I took the opportunity to go out onto my deck and take in as much vitamin D as mother nature was prepared to give me.  Looking over my gardens, I was taken by the amount … Continue reading →

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2015 Levantine Hill Colleen’s Paddock Pinot Noir

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Tony Peters

I haven’t met the owner of Levantine Hill, Elias Jreissati, but I have read and been told quite a bit about him.  He is a self made man who worked bloody hard to get where he is today not withstanding … Continue reading →

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