Category Archives: Other Reds

2023 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Sangiovese

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Tony Peters

Samuel Johnson (18th‑century English writer) once suggested that wine can make a man mistake words for thoughts, and I’ve always taken that as a reminder to stay thoughtful rather than simply sounding thoughtful. I know I can get carried away … Continue reading →

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2023 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Montepulciano

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Tony Peters

“In order to explain the name, first you must drink the wine.” I wish I could credit whoever said that (if you know, please tell me) but it stuck with me. For this bottle, though, I’d tweak it slightly: “To … Continue reading →

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2024 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Barbera

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Tony Peters

Being honest, this variety was never something I sought out in a bottle shop or on a wine list, but that attitude has since changed. Adjunct to that, I’ve generally steered toward the familiar varieties simply because they were, well, … Continue reading →

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New Releases from Oxford Landing for the Summer

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Tony Peters

Who doesn’t enjoy summer? Not just for the warmer days, the less clothes we have to ‘carry’ around on our bodies or the amount of daylight we have thanks to daylight saving (in most states of Australia). As the days … Continue reading →

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4 New Releases from Aristotelis ke Anthoula

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Tony Peters

“The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique,” said Nobel Prize-winning author Isaac Bashevis Singer. I can’t recall where I first saw this quote, but it clearly struck a chord. I wrote it … Continue reading →

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Renzaglia Wines New ‘Central Ranges’ Red Wine Collection

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Tony Peters

There is soooo much talk of AI these days and the broad range of uses it has. From what I have read, it is being used to complete things such as University essays, create CVs for job applications and even … Continue reading →

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Loire Red Wines with a Focus on Cabernet Franc

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Tony Peters

I’m a big fan of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere set up. It gives those living in the mid-range areas of each sphere a chance to appreciate what they have and what others are experiencing on the opposite side of … Continue reading →

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Earthworks New Releases and Grocery Giveaway Promotion

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Tony Peters

Earthworks Wines is a family-owned collection proudly connected to Angaston, South Australia. Partnering with local growers, they source premium fruit that captures the true spirit of the region. Their wines are crafted with care, focusing on the land they come … Continue reading →

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2023 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Barbera

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Tony Peters

I’ll say up front, I am liking the new look labels of the Fossil Hill range from Angullong Wines. That’s not to say I am all for change or contemporising because I liked the forward nature of the original labels. … Continue reading →

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2022 Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Tony Peters

I may well be a wine enthusiast, but I will openly admit to enjoy saying the word ‘Tempranillo’ and rolling my tongue when saying it too (as best I can). This is beside the fact I like the variety, having … Continue reading →

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