Category Archives: Chardonnay

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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2023 Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Tony Peters

In case you weren’t aware, the average person has over 60,000 thoughts a day, 90% of which are repetitive. Now, I realise those thoughts, and the repeating of them, could and would be about sooooo many things because of our … 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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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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2021 Slow Wine Co. Chardonnay

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

John Ruskin was an English writer (many moons ago) whose subjects varied from geology to architecture to literature and botany.  One quote I found of his makes me think he must have written about, or at least drank, wine. That … Continue reading →

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