Category Archives: Other Reds

Angullong 2022 Barbera and Sangiovese Releases

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

I have a good friend who is Italy mad. Literally. So much so he has learnt the language. If you ask him why, his response is pretty simple. He loves the place and everything about it. He visits regularly and … Continue reading →

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2023 Clandestine Vineyards Prosecco Rosé

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Tony Peters

There is a big difference between encouraging people to drink wine and suggesting or recommending a wine.  Let me put it this way. I am not encouraging you to drink this Prosecco with your brunch, on a warm Spring or … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines Red Wine Releases

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

Henri Murger was a French author and poet around the early to mid-1800’s. I would expect his name is not necessarily ringing any bells for you right now but, if I mention that the opera La Bohème is based on … Continue reading →

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Nightfall Wines 2019 ‘The Noble Beasts’

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Tony Peters

There are many photos posted regularly on social media of sunrises and sunsets. I have to admit, some are just beautiful.  Recently, when I was working an afternoon shift, I drove along an Esplanade here where I live and the … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines 2022 ‘Break Free’ Wines

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Tony Peters

Where I live, there is a spot that has been named Duck Park.  For fear of stating the bleeding obvious, it is all to do with the number of ducks that congregate in the area.  I can only assume they … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Grenache

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Tony Peters

It’s pretty rare for me not to order an entrée when we go out for dinner.  It kicks off the taste buds in preparation for the main meal.  I try to be good and pick something light knowing the next … Continue reading →

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Grey Sands Pinot Blanc and Blanc de Noir

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Tony Peters

If you haven’t already done so, do yourself a favour and look up at the sky at night?  So many stars!  Some brighter than others, of course, but all shine and contribute to the wonder that is the Milky Way.  … Continue reading →

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2021 The Natural Wine Co Lightly Sparkling Wines

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Tony Peters

Sometimes it is so good to just have a wine and not think about it too much.  Find a glass, crack the screwcap, pour it, sit, relax aaaaaand drink!  I suppose you could call it the simple approach to wine … Continue reading →

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2020 Clandestine Vineyards Malbec

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Tony Peters

You know when someone gets really excited about wanting to tell you something. They tend to talk flat out like there is only a set amount of time to tell you before it becomes old news. I tend to let … Continue reading →

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2019 Golden Grove Estate Mourvèdre

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Tony Peters

If you are reading this and are 168 years old (not likely of course), your parents planted the seed for you to grow the same year the first Mourvèdre vines were planted in Australia, 1853 in the Barossa Valley, and … Continue reading →

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