Author Archives: Tony Peters

2018 Huntington Estate ‘Block 3’ Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a radio station recently and the person being interviewed was a cetologist. You know, someone who studies whales. She was speaking about the sounds whales make and how it was their way of communicating. I have … Continue reading →

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2023 Yalumba Y Series Lighter Shiraz

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Tony Peters

Shiraz. Arguably the most consumed red wine in Australia. There are so many iterations of the variety on the market from any number of regions and countries. It makes perfect sense to offer up a Shiraz that is ‘consumer friendly.’ … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate 2023 Chardonnay and 2022 Semillon Special Reserve Releases

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Tony Peters

I have been a Chardonnay fan for many years, tasted and drank quite a few in that time and the Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay’s reputation made this wine a no brainer, winner, for me…and it was! However, originating from … Continue reading →

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Yalumba ‘Y Series’ Sparkling Releases

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Tony Peters

The Hill-Smith Family started the Y series range of wines way back in 2002. Now I don’t know which wines were part of the inaugural release but it now numbers anything up to 15 wines, always great wines and always … Continue reading →

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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 →