Author Archives: Tony Peters

2016 Yelland & Papps Shiraz & Vin De Soif

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Tony Peters

I have been reading a series of articles in The Australian newspaper about Captain James Cook.  You know, that bloke who sailed from the mother land and explored the east coast of Australia a couple of hundred years ago.  Anyway, … Continue reading →

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2014 Di Giorgio Emporium Red Blend

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Tony Peters

They’re a pretty smart lot the Di Giorgio family.  15 years ago they decided to buy the Rouge Homme vineyard in Coonawarra that had been in the terra rossa soils of the region since the 1950’s.  Now, I’m not a … Continue reading →

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2015 Penley Estate Atlas Coonawarra Shiraz

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Tony Peters

Some things frustrate me when it comes to Coonawarra shiraz.  The main one is that it seems to continually take second place behind Cabernet as the favoured red wine of the region.  I’m not saying it should be first place … Continue reading →

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2016 Bailey Wine Co Grampians Shiraz

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Tony Peters

I’m not going to mince words here.  The only reason I decided to buy this wine is because I saw it posted on Instagram by the winemaker himself Tim Bailey (@bazwine).  I knew he made wine at Leconfield and I … Continue reading →

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Penley Estate Echo Sparkling Pinot Noir

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Tony Peters

Living in a place known for its Pinot Noir and sparkling wine has, unfortunately, made me a bit skeptical about mainland versions, more so when it’s Sparkling Pinot Noir!  It appears I may have wasted my ‘skeptical’ time and energy … Continue reading →

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2017 Coriole Picpoul

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Tony Peters

This is going to make me sound so stupid but, when I saw the name Picpoul, I thought it was a reference to sewing or knitting or something similar.  Thankfully, we were at Coriole cellar door at the time and … Continue reading →

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2014 Coriole Galaxidia Shiraz

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Tony Peters

I’m happy to admit to being one of the ‘older’ generation. I saw Star Wars when it was shown in cinemas in 1977, Star Trek in 1979 and of course, Battle Star Galactica television series in 1978.  Galaxidia was the … Continue reading →

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2016 De Bortoli Woodfired Heathcote Shiraz

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Tony Peters

It’s not uncommon to have wines recommended to me and I don’t mind it even more so when it comes from someone in the know. I must say though, I was not particularly enthralled when I saw the label.  In … Continue reading →

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2015 Angoves Organic Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Tony Peters

Hands up those who love tradition.  Okay, those who put their hands up, put your hands down…please.  If I asked you about something your family has repeatedly done for years, you’d be able to tell me a story about it … Continue reading →

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2016 De Bortoli La Bossa Pinot Grigio

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Tony Peters

Let’s be honest right from the start.  Nobody expects much from a bottle of wine that only costs you a tenner (that’s a $10 note in case you were wondering).  I will admit to only deciding to try this wine … Continue reading →

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