Author Archives: Tony Peters

2018 Hastwell & Lightfoot Fiano

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’ve been to McLaren Vale a number of times so, confession time.  I’ve seen the Hastwell and Lightfoot sign (and if my memory serves me correctly, there was a comment about how it sounded like the names of a couple … Continue reading →

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Matriach & Rogue Montepulciano Duo

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Tony Peters

Montepulciano is kind of a small place in the southern part of Tuscany, Italy.  Actually, with a population of 13,984 (about 4 times that of the Clare Valley) it can’t really be called small I suppose.  Anyway, what may come … Continue reading →

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2018 Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Tony Peters

When I received this Riesling it made me wonder how many I have tasted from the largest state of our nation, Western Australia (WA).  I don’t think it’s many and I’m not sure of the reason.  The only excuse I … Continue reading →

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2018 Matriarch & Rogue ‘Dot’ Clare Valley Riesling

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Tony Peters

This is a great story.  I loved reading about the name and the labels.  So, in a nutshell, Matriarch(s) refers to the 5 sisters who lead the family.  The Rogue(s), the husbands of those fine ladies, were apparently “scallywags” (now … Continue reading →

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2017 Grey Sands Pinot Blanc

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Tony Peters

You could have knocked my over with a feather when I asked Bob & Rita Richter of Grey Sands the details of their Pinot Blanc plantings.  1800 vines planted in 2010! (and they’ve recently planted some more). The Pinot Blanc … Continue reading →

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2015 Gartelmann ‘Diedrich’ Shiraz

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Tony Peters

Diedrich.  It seemed such a strong name to me.  So much so I had to google it and yep, I can see why I had that feeling.  As it turns out, and I won’t bore you with the back story, … Continue reading →

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2017 Parish Vineyard Riesling

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Tony Peters

What an absolute delight this riesling is to smell, swirl, sniff, taste and drink.  It’s Tasmanian with an expressive, bold, fresh and downright delicious capital T.  The legendary winemaker Louisa Rose has crafted this little gem but, from all accounts, didn’t … Continue reading →

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2017 Castle Rock Porongurup Pinot Noir

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’d like to say first up that I think Pinot Noir should always be made true to the variety.  By this I mean Pinot Noir when it is made needs to taste like a Pinot Noir and express its place … Continue reading →

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2017 Gartelmann Wines ‘Lisa’ Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

Balance is a term that gets used a lot these days.  Balanced diet, balance the books, work/life balance, bank balance to name but a few (the ones that seem to be reminded of on a regular basis).  There is one … Continue reading →

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2015 Huntington Estate ‘Special Reserve’ Shiraz

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Tony Peters

No point in waffling on about this wine.  It is great.  Loved it.  Simple as that. I must apologise for not being able to show you the colour of this wine.  Gee it’s deep and, if something can look lush, … Continue reading →

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