Category Archives: Other Whites

2024 First Ridge Pinot Grigio

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Tony Peters

I have mentioned previously about the view, by some, that the wine industry can be like the fashion industry. Trends come and go and change regularly. You only need to look at how Chardonnay was the darling of the white … Continue reading →

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2024 First Ridge ‘Alira’ Prosecco

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Tony Peters

I must admit that the word ‘Prosecco’ used to frighten the daylights out of me if it was being poured at a function or dinner. I, unashamedly, used to wait for the next wine on offer. You are probably thinking, … Continue reading →

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2024 Parish Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Tony Peters

As previously mentioned, I am not one to steer toward the Sauvignon Blanc section of bottle shop shelves or fridges. To be frank, I much prefer other varietals in the white wine sphere. Having said that, I have been lucky … Continue reading →

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2024 Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently in which a prominent member of the wine industry here in Australia said something that I found quite profound. It was along the lines of; he wasn’t in the wine industry, he was … Continue reading →

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2021 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Plessis-Duval

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

I have to admit to being quite excited about trying this wine for a couple of reasons. One; it’s from the Loire Valley which I have heard a lot about but have rarely been exposed to wines from the area. … Continue reading →

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Pure Loire, Vouvray, Famille Bougrier

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Tony Peters

It is quite remarkable what I learn just from trying a wine, especially a variety I rarely see and from a region that I am not over familiar with. It was pleasing to read that 73% of wineries in the … 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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2024 First Ridge Fiano

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Tony Peters

I can’t remember when or where I heard it or read it but, “being different is a super power” has stuck in my head for I don’t know how long. Let’s be honest shall we. Fiano is different to the … Continue reading →

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2024 Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Tony Peters

I can attest to the fact that, at any age or stage of your life, you can have new experiences. Now, I have been to many wine tastings in my time and tasted many wines, but I have never, up … Continue reading →

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2022 Ridgemill Estate WYP Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Tony Peters

Henry Kissinger (everyone knows Henry, surely) is quoted as saying, “Art is man’s expression of his joy in labor.” Store that away for a minute. When I saw this quote, I immediately thought of Pete McGlashan, the winemaker at Ridgemill … Continue reading →

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