Author Archives: Tony Peters

2015 Guthrie Wild Grüner (Veltliner)

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Tony Peters

There is a lot we have to thank Austria for. Arnold Schwarzenegger (debatable).  Weiner Schnitzel (a given).  Apple Strudel (goes without saying).  Sachertorte (yes, yes, yes).  And of course, Grüner Veltliner. I’ve had some wines lately with very trippy labels and … Continue reading →

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2010 Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Tony Peters

My brother has developed quite a taste for red wine and he blames me for that.  The upside to this is, he has developed a taste for good quality wine.  When you think about the old adage of, “life’s too … Continue reading →

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2013 Paddy Borthwick Paper Road Pinot Noir

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Tony Peters

The Borthwick family’s involvement in farming goes back a long way but the extension into viticulture kicked off in 1996 when Paddy and his dad planted 27 hectares of vines.  Mind you, Paddy already had the credentials to get involved … Continue reading →

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2010 PHI Lusatia Park Sauvignon

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have an announcement to make.  I’ve decided to admit I like Sauvignon Blanc. To clarify that, certain styles of Sauvignon Blanc.  This style of Sauvignon Blanc. I’ve also tried three (so far) from the Adelaide Hills made by Guthrie, … Continue reading →

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A 2014 Terrific Teusner Twosome

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Tony Peters

The first thing I did was read the Teusner story.  It is a great read but also a relaxed read and a really interesting read.  You have to read it. I have always been a fan of their wines but … Continue reading →

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2012 Yelland & Papps Devote Rousanne

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Tony Peters

Prior to heading out the door to go to work this morning, I was having a look in my wine racks to find something nice to have when I got home and I came across this wine.  It proved to … Continue reading →

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2014 Kinvarra Estate Riesling

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Tony Peters

I have mentioned before that part of the vineyard at Kinvarra Estate was planted in 1990, some of it to Riesling.  I can distinctly recall tasting some old Rieslings from here at a wine expo (for want of a better … Continue reading →

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2013 Grey Sands Romanesque

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tony Peters

A blend of Aglianico, Petit Verdot and Touriga Francesa, this is a delicious, more-ish wine. The aromas are what mesmerises you at first.  Give this wine plenty of air and you’ll get a lovely hit of red fruits and white … Continue reading →

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2015 Rymill The Yearling Shiraz

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Tony Peters

Let’s be honest.  Sometimes, when you pay $15 for a young Shiraz, your expectations are not high. They can be a thin, fruit bomb of a wine that hangs around as long as Clive Palmer in an administrators meeting about … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Y Series Wines

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Tony Peters

This series of wines is such good value for money I decided to buy four of the twelve available in the range and review them.  Admittedly, the bottle shop I went to did not have the whole range which made … Continue reading →

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