Author Archives: Tony Peters

2016 Ridgemill Estate Chardonnay

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Tony Peters

How good is this wine.  Not only because of it’s quality but it’s versatility.  I was lucky enough to enjoy a bottle of this with Christmas Lunch. As is always the case, there is a heap of different meats, vegies … Continue reading →

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2016 Yelland and Papps Sete Di Vino

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Tony Peters

I’ve mentioned it before but you’re excused for forgetting what ‘Sete Di Vino’ means.  A friendly and apt reminder; ‘thirst for wine’ (of which I always seem to have for the Y&P wines). Marginally more Primitivo (Zinfandel) than Barbera, both … Continue reading →

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2017 Main & Cherry Adelaide Hills Rosé

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Tony Peters

Recently I was lucky enough to steward at a capital city wine show.  I was blown away by the amount of Rosés entered.  If my memory serves me correctly there were 75 wines.  Think of a red grape variety and it … Continue reading →

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2014 Domaine Dawnelle Tinderbox Pinot Noir

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Tony Peters

Tinderbox is a rather unique, 20+ year old, north facing vineyard south of Hobart. Domaine Dawnelle owner and winemaker, Michael O’Brien, looked after the vineyard for 5 or so years and knows exactly that this fruit has plenty to offer. … Continue reading →

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2015 Penley Estate Tolmer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tony Peters

I have a bit of a connection to this wine.  I won’t go into the details but it may become a bit clearer as you get further into this post.  Those who know me will get it straight away. Tolmer … Continue reading →

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2017 Pig in the House Organic/Biodynamic Chardonnay

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Tony Peters

If someone said to me, “When you’re in New South Wales, make sure you visit Cowra.  There’s some nice wines coming out of there,” it would be met with a rather quizzical look and a raised eyebrow.  Hold that thought. … Continue reading →

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2016 Domaine Dawnelle Unoaked Chardonnay

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Tony Peters

Disclaimer first up.  I helped Michael O’Brien at the Taste of Tasmania when he had a couple of staff that were not able to assist him pour tastings and sell his wine.  I tried this wine prior to this event. … Continue reading →

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2017 Bailey Wine Co Bryksy Vineyard Watervale Riesling

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Tony Peters

I don’t think this is correct but, I wonder if the Aussie cricket captain, Steve Smith, had anything to do with making this wine.  I know what you’re thinking.  Where on earth is he going with this. Let’s have a … Continue reading →

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2017 Yelland & Papps Pinot Blanc

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Tony Peters

I’m going to start off by saying, I think it is great that Michael and Susan keep the label going.  I reckon it is excellent. Now, the wine.  It was a pretty warm day in Hobart so it called for … Continue reading →

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2016 Yelland & Papps Devote Sparkling Vermentino

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Tony Peters

I googled Sparkling Vermentino only because I thought there can’t be much around in Australia.  I was wrong, there is a bit out there.  But, are they as good as this one! There was every intention of opening this wine … Continue reading →

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