Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Serafino Bellissimo Nebbiolo

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Tony Peters

I don’t reckon Nebbiolo has many friends in ‘Winemakers World’.  From what I’ve read, it’s a temperamental bugger.  Difficult to grow (apparently), tight and tannic in its youth, loses its colour really early on in its life (because in its … Continue reading →

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2017 Langmeil Three Gardens Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

Even though my memory may not serve me well these days, I cannot remember having a Langmeil wine.  I went onto their website and the history of this family is pretty special.  The first Shiraz vines were planted in 1843 … Continue reading →

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2016 Grant Burge Nebu Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Tony Peters

This is a new wine to the Grant Burge range and it sits in the Icon Wines section.  I have to say, I can definitly understand why.  This is delightful even at such a young stage of its life. In … Continue reading →

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2018 Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Rosé

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Tony Peters

Rosé can no longer be taken lightly in the world of wine in Australia.  Because of the current and unrelenting popularity, many producers are putting one into bottle.  As a result, there are many hitting the bottle shop shelves these … Continue reading →

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2018 Wobbly Boot Riesling

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Tony Peters

Young Riesling is, as you would expect, energetic, lively and not shy at all.  This also describes Paul and Lynda Williams, the owners of Wobbly Boot Vineyard.  They love talking to everyone about their wines and their enthusiasm is infectious.  … Continue reading →

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2014 Huntington Estate Shiraz

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Tony Peters

I don’t receive many wines to review but, you know what, some of those that I have received have opened my eyes up to some winemakers and wines I would not normally, if ever, get to see in Hobart.  I … Continue reading →

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2018 Huntington Estate Semillon

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Tony Peters

Let me introduce you to an old and reliable white grape variety.  It’s called Semillon.  It’s the one variety that seems to have been forgotten in the rush to get to Sav Blanc and Pinot Gris/Grigio onto wine lists, and … Continue reading →

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2016 Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Tony Peters

A couple of weeks back I wrote about a Tasmanian Chardonnay.  I commented how this variety in my home state was playing second, third or maybe even forth fiddle to other varieties.  I really hope punters start taking a closer … Continue reading →

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2014 Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Tony Peters

There is no doubting the pedigree of this wine.  The first one was 1987 and this one is the current release.  I’ve tried a few over the years and was going to say this is the ‘greatest’ but my judgement … Continue reading →

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2015 Levantine Hill The Coldstream Guard Rubeus

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Tony Peters

What first captured my attention with this wine was, “The Coldstream Guard”.  I figured it would have some sort of history behind it and I love history (regardless of whether it had anything to do with the wine or not). … Continue reading →

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