Category Archives: Red Blends

2019 Angullong Crossing Reserve ‘Harriet’

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Tony Peters

I remember watching a documentary about the Bee Gees.  One of the people being interviewed said, “When you have these brothers singing together, it’s like an instrument that no one else can buy.”  If you know the brothers Gibb, I … Continue reading →

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2018 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’m not a poet and I’ve never been that interested in poetry.  I also have to admit that, when I stopped and thought about it, only one poets name came to mind, and he’s very well known to Australians.  The … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate ‘Estate’ Range Red Releases

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Tony Peters

I can remember many years ago when I bought some road maps for a planned trip to ‘the mainland’ (Google Maps was a mere figment of somebody’s imagination back then). You know, those ones that folded out to the size … Continue reading →

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2021 Storm King Wine Co. Releases

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Tony Peters

On my walk the other morning, it was a beautiful, clear and still start to the day. The sun was up enough to bring light and warmth to everything it touched. I walk across a short bridge over an inlet. … Continue reading →

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2019 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Shiraz Marsanne

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Tony Peters

Now, I would have thought that, if the blended variety of a wine was as little as 1% it would not need to be included on the label.  However, when that 1% adds to the sum of the whole of … Continue reading →

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2019 Serere Beechworth Shiraz Viognier

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Tony Peters

My wife and I are searching the market for a good SUV.  What I didn’t realise until we started looking was, there’s a plethora of them to choose from.  It’s like every single motor vehicle manufacturer has one in their … Continue reading →

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2019 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Merlbec

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Tony Peters

Merlot and Malbec together, in a bottle, under a screwcap, would have to be a rare occurrence surely?  Normally they form part of the famous Bordeaux blend quintet with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.  Could you imagine Angus … Continue reading →

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Brand & Sons Coonawarra Untold Range

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Tony Peters

Have you ever played poker?  Did you know one of the most prized hands you could be dealt is four of a kind?  Speaking of four of a kind, have you ever looked closely at the four Kings in a … Continue reading →

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2018 Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tony Peters

I’m pretty sure I have mentioned before that these two varieties make for the perfect couple.  They just seem to get on so well together.  I know they are not exclusive because both have engaged in ensembles with other varieties … Continue reading →

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2016 Salena Estate ‘BFR’ Riverland Touriga Langrein Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t swear much.  Well, I try not to swear much.  However, when I pulled this wine out of the box and felt the weight of the bottle, saw BFR in big letters standing out like dogs you-know-whats on the … Continue reading →

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