Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Hentley Farm Zinfandel

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Tony Peters

From the research I’ve done, Zinfandel (aka Primitivo) sounds to me like a grape that should be avoided!  It has thin skin, ripens unevenly (green in appearance to raisins in the same bunch) and can over-crop if not closely monitored … Continue reading →

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2013 Yalumba ‘Andrew Murphy’ Signature Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Tony Peters

Yalumba have been making the Signature for as long as, well, it doesn’t matter because of the significance of the reason for it.  Putting an outstanding contributor’s name to one of their wines shows their gratitude.  It is, and always will … Continue reading →

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2015 Kennedy Henrietta Shiraz

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Tony Peters

The Kennedys may have been farming for about 35 years but are relatively new to the wine scene having planted Shiraz in 2002 and releasing their first vintage in 2005.  Their range of five wines is predominately Shiraz with a … Continue reading →

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2013 Grey Sands Shiraz

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Tony Peters

How many Tasmanians have become Prime Minister of Australia?  I’ve no doubt most of you would have no idea.  If I asked, how many times a Tasmanian Shiraz has won the Jimmy Watson Trophy, everyone would know.  The answer for … Continue reading →

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2014 Serafino Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Tony Peters

The Three Stooges, The Three Musketeers (okay there may have been four), The Brothers Gibb (The Bee Gees for the young-ish folk), fit in with GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro of course) when it comes to world famous trios that have … Continue reading →

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2013 Tom Rogers Yarra Valley Syrah

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Tony Peters

Up until now, I did not know Tom Rogers…or his wines…if indeed there is a connection with a fellow by the name of Tom Rogers and this wine. Nonetheless, if Tom Rogers does exist, I can just imagine him walking … Continue reading →

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2015 Lino Ramble Tom Bowler Nero d’Avola

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Tony Peters

Two things captured my attention with this wine.  The label and the name. This wine is appealing on both counts.  The label is intriguing enough but the wine’s name drags me in from a nostalgic point of view too. For those … Continue reading →

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2015 Main and Cherry Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Tony Peters

Family and friends would be shocked and horrified to know I’m tasting let alone drinking Sauvignon Blanc.  Yep, I’m drinking this one (truth be known, sharing it with my wife). I could go into any number of reasons why I … Continue reading →

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2014 Yelland and Papps Vin De Soif

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Tony Peters

This is a wine where the label does not have to say much because the blend of Grenache (74%), Mataro (17%) and Carignan (9%) liquid inside the bottle says it all. It looks like a Pinot Noir in the glass (my … Continue reading →

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2015 Hentley Farm Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Tony Peters

Are you familiar with the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (in English means Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family in case you were wondering) in Barcelona?  If you’re not, let me tell you something about this church.  They … Continue reading →

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