Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Shanahans ‘Silence is Golden’ Barossa Shiraz

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Tony Peters

Let’s be honest.  There is a lot of shiraz out there.  Heaps to pick from whether it be from the Barossa Valley (like this one), Hunter Valley, Coonawarra, Heathcote and even Tasmania (a Jimmy Watson Winner from here in 2011).  … Continue reading →

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2018 Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Tony Peters

As much as I loved the Dry Riesling from start to finish, this one intrigued me from start to finish.  I have to be honest and say I approached this wine with some reservation and only because I read where … Continue reading →

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2018 Robert Stein Dry Riesling

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Tony Peters

There is always a certain level of expectation, well for me anyway, when a wine does well at a wine show or two.  When you’re given the opportunity to try a wine that has won four trophies and five gold … Continue reading →

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2016 Huntington Estate “Special Reserve” Merlot

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Tony Peters

How ironic is it that I was talking to a good mate of mine today and after the usual catch-up banter,  the first thing he said to me was, “Mate, I gotta tell ya, I’ve been drinkin’ quite a bit … Continue reading →

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2017 Huntington Estate “Special Reserve” Semillon

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Tony Peters

I don’t know if this is possible but there should be a device that activates when someone is about to drink a wine when it is way too young.  I’ve no idea what form that ‘activation’ would take but it … Continue reading →

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2017 Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Tony Peters

Barbera (pronounced Bar-bear-ra) is a variety that is grown in Northern Italy.  It doesn’t get treated as well as another well known variety from that region which is a shame really.  I can’t say I have tried any European versions … Continue reading →

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2013 Clemens Hill Pinot Chardonnay

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Tony Peters

It’s been quite a few years since producers had to stop using the word ‘Champagne’ associated with sparkling wine unless it was from the Champagne region.  I think this was a good thing.  It stopped Champagne getting credit for quality … Continue reading →

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2017 Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Tony Peters

I so admire the Italians when it comes to food, wine and life.  From what I have seen on telly, and having visited there, they always seem to know what they want, when they want it, how they want it … Continue reading →

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2017 Inverquharity Gewürztraminer

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Tony Peters

First up I’m going to say, it is much easier to drink this wine than it is to spell the above two words.  Just out of interest, Jancis Robinson said, “Gewürztraminer has the dubious dual distinction of being the easiest … Continue reading →

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2017 Garagiste Merricks Pinot Noir

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Tony Peters

I reckon I could count on one hand the amount of Mornington Peninsula pinot noirs I’ve drunk over the years.  This is not because I’m not a fan, it’s simply because they don’t seem to be promoted that much and … Continue reading →

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