Category Archives: Red Blends

Téssera Wines Pop-Up Cellar Door Tasting

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

Recently I went to a Téssera Wines ‘pop-up’ cellar door at Lumbr Cafe in Brisbane. I knew the owners, albeit not for very long, and I knew Jen Venardos was a pretty vivacious person, so I expected to have a … Continue reading →

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Aristotelis ke Anthoula ‘Little Red’

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Tony Peters

Andy Warhol once said, “If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, and there I am. There’s nothing behind it.” I can’t help but think that this … Continue reading →

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2021 Clandestine Vineyards ‘Hearts and Minds’ Cabernet Malbec

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Tony Peters

We all know who Charles Spurgeon is, right! No? Same. However, I came across a quote of his that read, “Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.” Charles passed away 1892 but, if he were alive today I would … Continue reading →

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Usher Tinkler Cellar Door

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Tony Peters

You can generally get the feel of a cellar door the moment you walk inside.  Not that I pre-judge before sitting down but you can just tell by the enjoyment on the faces of others in the space and how … Continue reading →

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2017 Levantine Hill Samantha’s Paddock Mélange Traditionnel

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Tony Peters

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” A fellow by the name of Aristotle uttered these words many moons ago. It suggests that, if something was to be broken down into its parts, those parts would be … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines 2023 “Break Free” Red Wine Releases

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently (of which I can’t remember the subject) that mentioned the 1960’s was all about conformity.  There were certain ‘norms’ that were followed and if you strayed from those ‘standards’ you were deemed a … Continue reading →

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2019 Nightfall Wines ‘The Balance’ Dry Red

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Tony Peters

Work life balance, a balanced diet, team balance, balance the books.  We tend to hear all about ‘balance’ these days and don’t get me wrong, it is an important aspect of our lives. For me, it is just as important … Continue reading →

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2016 Grey Sands The Mattock

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Tony Peters

Taking nothing away from the big wine producers and their expansive cellar doors, I do enjoy visiting the smaller wineries and their cellar doors that could be a converted barn, former homestead or something as simple as a trestle table … Continue reading →

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2018 Grey Sands Romanesque

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Tony Peters

It is really difficult to have favourites when it comes to the Grey Sands wines.  As soon as you try one of their wines you may think, “This is my favourite.” But tasting another one of their wines, that thought … Continue reading →

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2022 Huntington Estate Nouveau (Grenache Pinot Noir Shiraz)

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Tony Peters

I have a mate I don’t see as often as I used to.  Almost every time he sees me, he asks, “What’ve you been drinking lately Mr Peters?” in his baritone like voice.  I start reeling off some wines I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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