Author Archives: Tony Peters

2017 Serafino Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’m sure I’m not the only person who does not associate Chardonnay with McLaren Vale.  I don’t mean this in a bad way, it’s just that other varieties, mainly red, are more associated with the region.  Now, with this in … Continue reading →

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2016 Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Tony Peters

There are regions in Australia that are more commonly known for their Cabernet Sauvignon than Great Western in Victoria (I was going to say more popular but that would be an incorrect assumption).  Although Great Western is known more for … Continue reading →

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2017 Bay of Fires Riesling

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Tony Peters

We’ve been having some bitterly cold and windy days here in Hobart over the last week.  I suppose it shouldn’t come as any surprise considering it is still winter.  Hence, I haven’t been drinking much of this variety.  Very unlike … Continue reading →

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2015 Taylors ‘Taylor Made’ BDX

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

The term BDX should tell you this is a Bordeaux blend and it is.  A very traditional one at that.  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc make up the mix and they all have a say in this. Looks … Continue reading →

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2016 Best’s Great Western LSV Shiraz Viognier

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Tony Peters

I am a big fan of this blend.  Côte-Rôtie should take a bow.  It has inspired a number of Australian producers to release a Shiraz Viognier blend resulting in many fine examples.  This is definitely in that category. It is a … Continue reading →

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2017 Taylors ‘Taylor Made’ Pinot Noir

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Tony Peters

Pinot Noir is such a fickle bugger of a thing.  It doesn’t matter what price it is, it can create so many headaches for the winemaker (not forgetting the consumer).  Let’s be honest, if it wasn’t any good they wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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2010 Patrick of Coonawarra ‘Grande Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Tony Peters

When this wine appeared at a tasting recently, I said nothing else to those in attendance except, “put that one aside and try it later.”  A couple of people went home but the majority stayed and they remembered what I’d … Continue reading →

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2017 Hughes & Hughes Chardonnay

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Tony Peters

Tasmanian varieties and styles such as Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir and Riesling have inadvertently developed a high level of popularity while varieties like Chardonnay seemed to have almost been forgotten.  Not entirely but almost. Take a whiff and flinty characters … Continue reading →

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2016 Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’m more than happy to admit to a weakness for Chardonnay.  The forgotten variety that sits lower on the popularity scale than Sav Blanc and Pinot Gris/Grigio.  Sadly, I can’t see this improving in the near or distant future.  It … Continue reading →

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2017 XO Wine Co ‘Small Batch’ Shiraz Grenache

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Tony Peters

I tried the XO Shiraz and the XO Grenache so now it’s time to try the XO Shiraz Grenache.  Seems to be the natural order of things don’t you think? It starts off with fresh berry basket and spiced cherry … Continue reading →

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