Category Archives: Chardonnay

2021 Slow Wine Co. Blanc de Blanc

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Tony Peters

There’s something about this Orange Region sparkling wine that makes me pause and think, where have you been all my wine-drinking life?! Maybe it’s the altitude, maybe it’s the patience, maybe it’s just that cool‑climate calm feeling that seems to … Continue reading →

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2024 Renzaglia Wambuul Releases

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Tony Peters

The Fish, Campbells and Macquarie rivers are all known as Wambuul (meaning ‘winding river’), the traditional name for which the local Indigenous people, the Wiradjuri people, have a connection to Country. The Renzaglia vineyards lie within the Wambuul Valley, now the namesake … Continue reading →

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2024 Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Tony Peters

Cricket season is alive and well here in Australia, with the Ashes front and centre as the Poms, as they’re affectionately known, compete for the coveted urn. I’m not old enough to have seen Don Bradman play, but from articles, … Continue reading →

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Two Oxford Landing Bargains to Seriously Consider

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Tony Peters

There are a couple of familiar quotes you hear a lot. “Life’s too short to drink bad wine” and “Life’s too short to drink cheap wine.” The first is tricky simply because, how do you know a wine is bad … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate Sparkling Wine Releases

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Tony Peters

If you’re old enough to remember Kool & the Gang, you’ll recall their 1980 disco hit, “Celebration!” It is catchy, upbeat, and full of effervescent vivacity. I watched the film-clip and the band members were definitely celebrating alright, and dancing … Continue reading →

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A Couple of New Release White Wines and Rosé from Huntington Estate

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Tony Peters

How lucky am I? Like many other wine reviewers, although I wouldn’t place myself among the upper echelon of critics, I’m fortunate enough to taste wines that have just been released, or are yet to make their debut in the … Continue reading →

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Renzaglia Wines New ‘Central Ranges’ White Wine Collection

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Tony Peters

“There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me,” said Thomas Jefferson That quote has been sitting with me lately, and it feels especially fitting as I explore the wines of Renzaglia for the first time. There’s … Continue reading →

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2020 Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Tony Peters

“Your dresses should be tight enough to show you’re a woman and loose enough to show you’re a lady,” said the late Edith Head, an American film costume designer and I think wine can be like this. Getting the balance … Continue reading →

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2019 Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Tony Peters

We have had the pleasure of visiting Levantine Hill on a few occasions now, whether it be for an informative wine tasting or a decadent yet relaxing lunch. Every time, regardless of the weather, no matter where we sat, we … Continue reading →

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2023 Nautilus Estate Chardonnay

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Tony Peters

I’ve yet to experience a New Zealand summer firsthand. On the two occasions we’ve visited, it’s been during the cooler-ish months, each time layering up to combat the chilly days. Not that it stopped me from sampling the local whites, … Continue reading →

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