Category Archives: Red Blends

2022 Angullong ‘Crossing Reserve’ Harriet

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Tony Peters

Henri Matisse was a famous French visual artist. Now, I’ve looked at his work and I liked some of it but, I have to say, some of it is a bit out there…from my perspective anyway. I can only think … Continue reading →

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2023 Mayfield ‘Three Boys’ Cabernet Blend

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Tony Peters

The Bee Gees are something of a phenomenon in Australian culture. Three brothers who worked and sung together for decades by getting on harmoniously (did you see what I did there?), each one bringing something unique to the music they … Continue reading →

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2022 Stockman’s Ridge ‘Signature Range’ Right Bank & Left Bank Releases

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Tony Peters

It’s funny, you know, I’ve been stewarding at wine shows for a couple of decades and pride myself on knowing a bit about the why and wherefore of wine. Then, along comes two wines which made me realise that maybe … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Tony Peters

American writer, Helen Keller, is quoted as saying, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”.  This is true in some ways but not so in others. When it comes to the varieties that go into … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill ‘Samantha’s Paddock’ Mélange Traditionnel

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Tony Peters

How good does it feel to wear a well-made suit? Add in a perfectly ironed shirt, tie and a polished pair of shoes, voila, you have the complete ensemble. It has to be said that a suit, in all its … Continue reading →

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2021 Yalumba ‘The Signature’ Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Tony Peters

There were some interesting events in 1849. Apart from American Astronomer William Cranch Bond taking the first photo of the moon, and it being the birth year of Sir Edmund Barton, our first Prime Minister, the most important thing for … Continue reading →

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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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