Author Archives: Tony Peters

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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2011 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Tony Peters

Established in 1895, Wendouree is heralded in Australia, their wines avidly sought after and collected.  With very old vineyards comprising shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, mataro and muscat of alexandria, the wines have incredible age-ability.  Even the 100 year old stone winery … Continue reading →

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2008 Grey Sands Merlot

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Tony Peters

This wine is not trying to be anything other than what it is.  A damn good expression of Australian merlot.  The other thing I have to clarify, this is the current release for Grey Sands. This is a merlot that … Continue reading →

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