Author Archives: Tony Peters

2024 Huntington Estate Rosé Releases

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently and heard a fellow mention how humans automatically think that because it’s raining or cold they feel sad or unhappy. Conversely to that, if it’s sunny, people feel happy or bright and cheery. … Continue reading →

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2023 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Grenache

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Tony Peters

After tasting this wine and making notes and comments about it, I wondered to myself, where do I start? In the end, it was easy. By saying at the start what I would normally leave to the end. That is, … Continue reading →

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2024 Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Tony Peters

I recently had a conversation with a non-wine drinker…as such. She was part of a group of other less-than-enthusiastic wine drinkers, who were taken on a guided tour of a winery where everything was done ‘on site.’ She admitted it … Continue reading →

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2024 Parish Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Tony Peters

As previously mentioned, I am not one to steer toward the Sauvignon Blanc section of bottle shop shelves or fridges. To be frank, I much prefer other varietals in the white wine sphere. Having said that, I have been lucky … Continue reading →

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2024 Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently in which a prominent member of the wine industry here in Australia said something that I found quite profound. It was along the lines of; he wasn’t in the wine industry, he was … Continue reading →

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2024 Parish Vineyards Riesling

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Tony Peters

I can’t remember where I read this quote but it went like this; “Beauty is whatever gives joy” (thanks to Edna St.Vincent Millay, an early to mid-1900’s American lyrical poet and playwright). For me, Riesling fits neatly into this quote … Continue reading →

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2019 Frederic Mabileau, Cabernet Franc ‘Les Rouillères’

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Tony Peters

The more I read about the wines sent to me from VindeLoire, the more I am learning about the Loire Valley region.  As it turns out, it is the world’s largest Cabernet Franc growing region. If my research serves me … Continue reading →

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2021 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Plessis-Duval

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

I have to admit to being quite excited about trying this wine for a couple of reasons. One; it’s from the Loire Valley which I have heard a lot about but have rarely been exposed to wines from the area. … Continue reading →

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Pure Loire, Vouvray, Famille Bougrier

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Tony Peters

It is quite remarkable what I learn just from trying a wine, especially a variety I rarely see and from a region that I am not over familiar with. It was pleasing to read that 73% of wineries in the … Continue reading →

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Oxford Landing ‘Regenerate’ Releases

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Tony Peters

It is World Sustainability Day today. Having read the information that accompanied these wines, I can’t help but tip my hat to Oxford Landing for the work they are doing on the ‘regenerate’ side of the wine world. Let’s be … Continue reading →

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