Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Sew and Sew Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Tony Peters

I’ll be the first to admit to being bias when it comes to Pinot Noir.  I’m usually Tassie through and through but there’s always going to be something else that comes along which causes me to have an attitude adjustment. … Continue reading →

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2016 Sew and Sew Adelaide Hills Fiano

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Tony Peters

I was sure Laura Branigan had a hit single in 1984 with a song called “Fi ano” but as it turns out, it was “Ti amo” which means “I love you” in Italian.  Ironic isn’t it when you consider Fiano … Continue reading →

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Sew and Sew Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Showcase

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have mentioned previously how it’s been great to discover smaller wine producers and this is another you really need to get to know.  Viticulturist, Jodi Armstrong and Sydney based Andrew Mason have formed a partnership that is producing some … Continue reading →

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2016 Di Giorgio Kongorong Riesling

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Tony Peters

The Di Giorgio family make some very special red wines.  That goes without saying.  I had no idea they had a Riesling in their range until a cellar door visit in 2014. Kongorong (thankfully it’s pretty easy to say) is … Continue reading →

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NV Hentley Farm Black Beauty Sparkling Shiraz

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Tony Peters

I am a huge fan of sparkling red.  Whether it be shiraz, cabernet, cab franc, chambourcin…etc.  I love it and we drink quite a bit of it.  This one is very special indeed. Everything about this example is full on … Continue reading →

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2016 Ridgemill Estate Riesling

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Tony Peters

The reaction from my mates to me pouring them a Queensland wine is interesting but, when I poured them this Riesling from the sunshine state it was with a certain level of trepidation from them.  They were not particularly enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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2016 Yelland & Papps Vermentino

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Tony Peters

Some people may think it weird that sometimes, and probably more often than not, when I’ve finished a big day in the garden, or like on this occasion, completed some demolition work, I make a b-line for a white wine. … Continue reading →

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2016 Hentley Farm Blanc de Noir

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Tony Peters

Unique.  Intriguing.  And I love it!  How’s that for a start. When I read the notes saying it was “…a blend of red varieties…” I couldn’t help but be interested.  Who wouldn’t?! There’s no mucking about with this bottle of … Continue reading →

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2016 Irvine Eden Valley Riesling

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Tony Peters

The youthfulness is obvious as soon as you pour it.  Almost water-like in colour.  The floral and citrus aromas that rose from the glass were a sign of things to come. Lemons, limes do their bit, of course, but with … Continue reading →

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2015 Yelland & Papps Sete Di Vino

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Tony Peters

The night I opened this wine, it proved to be an evening of interesting blends.  The first wine I had was a smart, ‘dare to be different’ white blend followed by this partnership of Primitivo and Barbera that works very well … Continue reading →

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