Author Archives: Tony Peters

2012 Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tony Peters

It would be easy to mention that this wine is named after Sir Robert Menzies, the longest serving Prime Minister in Australia (18 years total).  I could also mention that such a wine is dedicated to the same man who … Continue reading →

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2015 Moores Hill Riesling

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have tasted and drunk plenty of Tassie riesling and I don’t remember ever being disappointed with one.  I may have been but I doubt it. Something that did surprise me, and may surprise you, is that Moores Hill were … Continue reading →

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2012 Thompson Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Tony Peters

Looking back over some of the wines I have posted on social media, it became clear to me I do not drink enough wines from Western Australia. Drinking this wine made me realise exactly what I am missing out on. Now, it … Continue reading →

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2013 Grey Sands The Mattock

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Tony Peters

You have to wonder what some people think when the decide to plant grape vines in particular locations.  There must be a certain level of confidence in the environment, soil, location and ability to make something from the resultant fruit. … Continue reading →

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2015 Cooks Lot Allotment No.1111 Pinot Noir

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Tony Peters

I’ll be the first to admit I know next to nothing about Orange wines let alone Cooks Lot.  I sincerely wish I knew more.  What I do know is, it is cool climate viticulture just like Tassie!  That would probably … Continue reading →

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2013 S C Pannell Adelaide Hills Syrah

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Tony Peters

  I tried find out what the middle initial stands for in S C Pannell but I lucked out.  I’m going to say, Collector.  Collector of awards. The fact his wine won the 2014 JWT and in 2015 he was … Continue reading →

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2014 Main and Cherry Tempranillo

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Tony Peters

It may seem strange to some but, when I’m looking for something to drink on a ‘school night’, I always look for something that is easy to drink but also a damn good wine.  That wine needs to go with … Continue reading →

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2014 Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Tony Peters

The label tells you pretty much everything you need to know about this wine.  “Crushed 24/3/14, 50% whole bunch, wild ferment, 25 days on skins, into barrel (100% French oak with 17% new) 21/4/14 for seven months, out of barrel … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba The Scribbler Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Tony Peters

Never, ever judge a book by it’s cover. Never.  Now put that into a wine perspective. This wine, at a ridiculous price, is an amazing story that sticks in your mind and has you doodling while you drink it.  It … Continue reading →

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2015 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Tony Peters

You know a winery is serious about producing quality, ultra-premium (buzz word) Chardonnay when they go to the trouble to find the precise location to grow the grapes to make that ‘distinquished’ wine.  Petulama is that type of winery. There … Continue reading →

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