Author Archives: Tony Peters

2017 Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’ve read a couple of reviews about this wine already (here and here) so I had a pretty good insight about what to expect when it came to trying this wine.  I actually debated whether to even review this wine … Continue reading →

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2017 LiNO RaMBLe ‘Simon Says’ Saperavi

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Tony Peters

I can’t help but mention the game that everyone is familiar with, ‘Simon Says’.  Everyone would have played it at least once in their life whether it be voluntarily or because your parents made you when you were a youngster. … Continue reading →

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2015 Patina Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Tony Peters

Zip-A-dee-doo-dah Zip-A-dee-A, my oh my what a wonderful Chardonnay!! This is my second Patina Chardonnay in a very short period of time and I am mighty impressed.  From start to finish, I simply could not put the glass down.  Whether … Continue reading →

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2015 Gartelmann ‘Rylstone’ Mudgee Petit Verdot

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Tony Peters

Let me start by saying, there is nothing petite about this Petit Verdot.  The colour, the aromas, the flavours, the level of interest it generated or the bang you get for your buck.  I’m not saying it’s the type of … Continue reading →

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2014 Kennedy Wines Heathcote Shiraz

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Tony Peters

It’s been quite a while since I’ve tried a Kennedy wine.  For no other reason than, well, there isn’t one really.  This one reminded me of why I should revisit some of the smaller wineries/producers that have impressed me in … Continue reading →

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2015 Patina Chardonnay

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Tony Peters

I have a lot to thank David Cumming of Define Wine for.  A few months back he introduced me to wineries and wines from areas of New South Wales I was not familiar with, didn’t have a proper appreciation for and … Continue reading →

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2017 Angove Long Row Riesling

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Tony Peters

The expectation is that expensive wine has to be good but, good wine doesn’t have to always be expensive.  Here is a wine to prove that point. I must admit, the only reason I went for this wine was because … Continue reading →

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Indigo Vineyard – Beechworth

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Tony Peters

In Beechworth there are approximately 30 wine produces which I have to admit surprised me.  What surprised me even more was that there are only 4 Cellar Doors (I think) which was music to my wife’s ears.  So, with a … Continue reading →

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2015 Levantine Hill Syrah

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Tony Peters

It was only a few months ago I wrote about the pure luxury of the 2014 (here) which won a very prestigious award.  I commented at the time of just how good the 2015 was going to be considering the … Continue reading →

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2017 Shanahans Wines ‘Resisting Temptation’ Rosé

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Tony Peters

If I had to nominate a my favourite grape variety when it comes to a rosé it would have to be Grenache.  Shiraz comes in second and very close in third spot is Sangiovese, so you can imagine my excitement when … Continue reading →

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