Author Archives: Tony Peters

2016 Sandergrove Estate ‘Chaste’ Shiraz

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

A long, long time ago, I can still remember when big alcoholic red wines were being churned out at alarming rates because of an influential wine writer in the US of A who had ‘Jnr’ at the end of his … Continue reading →

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2017 Mitchell Wines Watervale Riesling

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Tony Peters

It took me what seemed like ages to get started on this review.  I didn’t know where to start.  The issue was, it is such a beautiful, delicious Riesling that I wanted to make sure I did it justice in … Continue reading →

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Levantine Hill – The Place

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Tony Peters

Levantine Hill is an extraordinary place.  From the moment you drive onto the property, situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley, there is a sense of class and sophistication but it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what car … Continue reading →

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2013 Grey Sands Pinot Noir

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Tony Peters

When it comes to wine, I’m no expert.  I read a lot of what experts have to say about wines but not necessarily agree with them just as I’m sure they don’t agree with me.  That’s what opinions are all … Continue reading →

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2016 Yelland & Papps Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Tony Peters

This always proves to be a big hit in our home and some friends of ours who tried the last vintage think the bottle isn’t big enough.  I reckon they would have the same view of this one too. It … Continue reading →

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2016 Chateau Yaldara Retro Barossa Valley Cabernet Franc

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Tony Peters

Everyone knows the members of the Beatles.  Well certainly everyone from my era.  How many of you know they all had solo careers?  Yep, even the little drummer boy Ringo.  Even though they branched out on their own, they never … Continue reading →

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2015 Domaine Dawnelle Pinot d’Or

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Tony Peters

I tried the 2016 vintage of this wine recently and it was wine that intrigued me so much I had to check out this one.  For me, it was a year older and a year wiser.  Take from that what … Continue reading →

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2017 Pig in the House Organic Rosé

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Tony Peters

You may have noticed that we here in the Peters household have been indulging in a few Rosé wines of late.  And why wouldn’t we?!  There are so many quality versions out there and with the weather so summer-sational of late,  … Continue reading →

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2014 Levantine Hill Yarra Valley Syrah

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tony Peters

The Levantine Hill story is pretty amazing, which I will save for another day, because I really want to tell you about this wine. A deep colour with a lovely sheen it’s class is evident from the start.  Aromas of … Continue reading →

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2016 Domaine Dawnelle Pinot d’Or

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Tony Peters

This would have to be one of the most difficult reviews I have written.  Not because I don’t like the wine, because I definitely do like the wine.  It’s because it is a wine of many facets, features and personalities … Continue reading →

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