Author Archives: Tony Peters

Nautilus Estate Pinot Noir Releases

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to an interview with Clive Jones, winemaker at Nautilus Estate, and it was easy to see how much he enjoyed working there. You could tell it in his voice. There was excitement, exuberance, and a genuineness about … Continue reading →

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2023 Nautilus Estate Chardonnay

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Tony Peters

I’ve yet to experience a New Zealand summer firsthand. On the two occasions we’ve visited, it’s been during the cooler-ish months, each time layering up to combat the chilly days. Not that it stopped me from sampling the local whites, … Continue reading →

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Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc Releases

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Tony Peters

Let’s be honest. A lot has been said about the wine commonly referred to as Sav Blanc or SB from across the ditch. And let’s be honest again, much of it was ‘cheap and cheerful,’ well received by a particular … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate ‘A&W’ Pinot Noir

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Tony Peters

Every year, people from all walks of life across Australia are recognised for their contributions in the New Years Day Honours List, the Australia Day Honours List, or the King’s Birthday Honours list and, in most cases, deservedly so. Yet, … Continue reading →

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2024 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Pinot Noir

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Tony Peters

Bravo to Angullong for venturing into the territory of this delicate grape variety with its first-ever Pinot Noir release. It’s a move that I think is both brave and refreshingly confident. Pinot can be a notoriously fussy bugger of a … Continue reading →

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2023 Running With Bulls Tempranillo ‘Bagnum’

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Tony Peters

Lucy Peng, a Chinese billionaire, once said, “Consumers expect a safe, convenient, and affordable globalised payment platform.” A quote that is easily moved across to the wine world. This Running with Bulls Tempranillo ‘Bagnum’ is the perfect case in point. … Continue reading →

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2023 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Barbera

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Tony Peters

I’ll say up front, I am liking the new look labels of the Fossil Hill range from Angullong Wines. That’s not to say I am all for change or contemporising because I liked the forward nature of the original labels. … Continue reading →

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2024 Running With Bulls ‘Bullish’ Shiraz

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Tony Peters

I looked up the meaning for ‘bullish’ and what came up was, “aggressively confident and self-assertive.” It is obvious a wine is not able to project these types of traits, well, not in the literal sense anyway. This may sound … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Tony Peters

As U.S. General George S. Patton once said, “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” That sentiment rings true for Castle Rock Estate’s winemaker, Rob Diletti, who experienced considerable challenges with the 2024 vintage. Through … Continue reading →

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2021 Brand & Sons ‘Jim Brand Silent Partner’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Tony Peters

It shouldn’t come as any surprise that the name ‘Jim Brand’ is on the label of a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. This family name has long been connected with the region where the family’s vineyards provided the fruit that Jim Brand … Continue reading →

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