Category Archives: Other Reds

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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2019 Frederic Mabileau, Cabernet Franc ‘Les Rouillères’

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Tony Peters

The more I read about the wines sent to me from VindeLoire, the more I am learning about the Loire Valley region.  As it turns out, it is the world’s largest Cabernet Franc growing region. If my research serves me … Continue reading →

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2022 First Ridge Wines Barbera

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Tony Peters

Barbera is a variety that not many people know about. In fact, I would go as far to say that most wine drinkers would not be familiar with Barbera at all. Shame really because it is a good alternative to … Continue reading →

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2023 Mayfield Vineyard ‘Jonty met Otto’ Cabernet Franc

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Tony Peters

I have always been a fan of Cabernet Franc but, admittedly, I have never been one to seek it out in a bottle shop or on a wine list in a restaurant and I can’t give a good reason for … Continue reading →

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Earthworks 2022 & 2023 Vintage Wine Releases

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Tony Peters

Gee I liked the ‘theme’ of these wines. ‘Dig A Little Deeper’. So simple yet so profound. When I read the small but informative flyer that came with the wines, it struck a contemplative chord with me. I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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2022 Stockman’s Ridge ‘Signature Range’ Right Bank & Left Bank Releases

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Tony Peters

It’s funny, you know, I’ve been stewarding at wine shows for a couple of decades and pride myself on knowing a bit about the why and wherefore of wine. Then, along comes two wines which made me realise that maybe … Continue reading →

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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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