Category Archives: Pinot Noir

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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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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Maclean Bay Current Release Pinot Noirs

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Tony Peters

Dr Who has been around for what seems like forever (since1963 in case you were wondering). As a kid I remember seeing it on ABC television and I’ll be honest and say, the storylines never really captured my attention (although, … 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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Nautilus Estate Pinot Noir Releases

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to an interview with Clive Jones, winemaker at Nautilus Estate, and it was easy to see how much he enjoyed working there. You could tell it in his voice. There was excitement, exuberance, and a genuineness about … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate ‘A&W’ Pinot Noir

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Tony Peters

Every year, people from all walks of life across Australia are recognised for their contributions in the New Years Day Honours List, the Australia Day Honours List, or the King’s Birthday Honours list and, in most cases, deservedly so. Yet, … Continue reading →

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2024 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Pinot Noir

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Tony Peters

Bravo to Angullong for venturing into the territory of this delicate grape variety with its first-ever Pinot Noir release. It’s a move that I think is both brave and refreshingly confident. Pinot can be a notoriously fussy bugger of a … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Pinot Noir

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Tony Peters

I was listening to an interview with well-known film critic, David Stratton. In his formative years, he often went to the cinema with his grandmother. Back then, movies played on a continuous loop. They’d buy tickets and often arrive with … Continue reading →

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2024 Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Tony Peters

As U.S. General George S. Patton once said, “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” That sentiment rings true for Castle Rock Estate’s winemaker, Rob Diletti, who experienced considerable challenges with the 2024 vintage. Through … Continue reading →

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2015 Slow Wine Co. Pinot Noir (Museum Release)

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Tony Peters

There are many things that are inevitable in life and one of them is moving further away from being young. I don’t mind having birthdays, not at all, but it is such that, regardless of what you do, nature has … Continue reading →

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