Author Archives: Tony Peters

2013 Barwang Hilltops Shiraz

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Tony Peters

When I see lots of bling on a cheap wine, there is a couple of things that cross my mind. The first, this could be a bloody good wine at a stupid price.  The other, well, that’s it really because, … Continue reading →

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2015 Kennedy Vintners Pink Hills Rosé

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Tony Peters

Check out the colour! My wife said, salmon pink but for me it was pale copper but, it doesn’t matter, it looks good! I’m going to admit to not mucking about with this wine and it was only because we … Continue reading →

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2013 Brand’s Laira Coonawarra Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have a confession to make.  It has come to the point where I am taking for granted Coonawarra Cabernert Sauvignon and always have high expectations.  There, I said it. But….. When I open and taste wines of this calibre, … Continue reading →

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2016 Hently Farm Brass Monkey Vineyards Pinot Grigio

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Tony Peters

I’m going to say straight up I love it when wineries, and winemakers for that matter, treat a grape differently than what is generally expected.  It is almost like there’s an attitude of, “let’s give the punter something different but … Continue reading →

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2013 Rymill Coonawarra MC² Red Blend

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Tony Peters

No doubt, like me, you look at the ‘MC²’ and immediately think of that famous genius, John Rymill (that’s who you were thinking of, weren’t you?), and his team who thought up the term in light of the Merlot (M) … Continue reading →

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2013 Chain of Ponds The Ledge Shiraz

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Tony Peters

Cool climate Shiraz is gaining momentum on the Australian landscape of this most widely planted variety.  And why shouldn’t it!  When you get to try this very cool spritely little number, you’ll be looking for more of the same. Okay, … Continue reading →

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2013 Montara Grampians Gold Rush Shiraz

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Tony Peters

Grampians Shiraz.  It really doesn’t get enough exposure and I certainly haven’t seen much of it here in Hobart.  I have to admit, I was not familiar with Montara wines but, after trying this example, that simply has to change. … Continue reading →

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2014 Teusner Riebke Grenache

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have written previously about how Grenache seems to have been buggered around with for a number of years until the smart growers and winemakers knew just how to treat it respectfully.  Teusner are clearly amongst that group. This one … Continue reading →

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2015 Yelland and Papps Second Take Vermentino

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Tony Peters

Vermentino is becoming a bit popular these days as people explore different varieties.  I can only guess this has something to do with our multicultural society and the availability of some excellent food styles.  I think this is an excellent … Continue reading →

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2015 LiNO RaMBLe Gomas Grenache

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Tony Peters

Grenache.  The poor bugger has been treated quite badly over the years.  Mainly used for fortified wines many years ago, it was one of the varieties that felt the wrath of the vine pull scheme in the mid 1980’s resulting … Continue reading →

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