Author Archives: Tony Peters

2023 Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Tony Peters

In case you weren’t aware, the average person has over 60,000 thoughts a day, 90% of which are repetitive. Now, I realise those thoughts, and the repeating of them, could and would be about sooooo many things because of our … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Tony Peters

I know I use a lot of quotes from people who are famous, infamous and all those in between but I try to ensure they are relevant to what or who I am writing about. And, guess what? Here I … Continue reading →

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2022 Angullong ‘Crossing Reserve’ Harriet

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Tony Peters

Henri Matisse was a famous French visual artist. Now, I’ve looked at his work and I liked some of it but, I have to say, some of it is a bit out there…from my perspective anyway. I can only think … Continue reading →

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2019 Huntington Estate ‘Special Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to the radio and a fellow mentioned how computers have been programmed to play chess and, ultimately, win.  I am not surprised at what computers are capable of these days but they are incapable of ‘experiencing’, ‘feeling’ … Continue reading →

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2024 First Ridge Pinot Grigio

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Tony Peters

I have mentioned previously about the view, by some, that the wine industry can be like the fashion industry. Trends come and go and change regularly. You only need to look at how Chardonnay was the darling of the white … Continue reading →

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2022 Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Tony Peters

I may well be a wine enthusiast, but I will openly admit to enjoy saying the word ‘Tempranillo’ and rolling my tongue when saying it too (as best I can). This is beside the fact I like the variety, having … Continue reading →

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2019 Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Tony Peters

George Burns, the cigar-smoking American entertainer who passed away at 100 years of age, is quoted as saying, “You can’t help getting older but you don’t have to get old.” I realise this was generally meant for people but, it … Continue reading →

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2024 First Ridge ‘Alira’ Prosecco

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Tony Peters

I must admit that the word ‘Prosecco’ used to frighten the daylights out of me if it was being poured at a function or dinner. I, unashamedly, used to wait for the next wine on offer. You are probably thinking, … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate 2021 & 2019 Special Reserve Shiraz (Pre-release wines)

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Tony Peters

I come from a big family and second in line with a brother almost two years my senior. Growing up, I would often hear the words, “you can’t half tell you two are brothers” but it was generally about our … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Y Series Pinot Noir

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Tony Peters

When someone is looking at the Pinot Noir shelves in a bottle shop, they generally don’t look toward the bottom where the ‘cheap’ ones are usually placed. Let’s be honest, to most people who enjoy a Pinot Noir, the price … Continue reading →

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