Category Archives: Red Blends

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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2018 Schwarz Wine Co Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Tony Peters

I’m going to take you back to your school days and ask, do you remember what a scalene triangle is?  I don’t expect that you could be bothered googling it so I’ll remind you. It is a triangle with three … Continue reading →

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2017 Yelland & Papps Vin de Soif

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Tony Peters

Two’s company, three’s a crowd. As it turns out, this phrase has been around for hundreds of years. Thankfully, it doesn’t relate to wine because, the number three in this ‘crowd’, if you like, is about 5% Carignan which perfectly … Continue reading →

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Hastwell & Lightfoot ‘Fat and Skinny’ Range Releases

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Tony Peters

I don’t know who else will be able to relate to this but, when I read the name of these wines, and saw the picture on the label, I immediately thought of Laurel & Hardy, the comedy duo from the … Continue reading →

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2018 Main and Cherry Pinot Syrah

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Tony Peters

From what I have been able to find out on Google, the legendary (in the wine industry anyway) Maurice O’Shea made a blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah during the mid 1900’s that proved to be quite popular (the French … Continue reading →

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