Category Archives: Riesling

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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A Couple of Slow Wine Co. White Wines to Check Out

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Tony Peters

One of the best things I have done this year is visit the Orange region of New South Wales.  As much as I didn’t spend anywhere near enough time there, it was enough for me to know, I need to … Continue reading →

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2022 Colmar Estate Riesling Releases

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Tony Peters

I have always wondered what dogs liked about having their head out of the car window and the wind blowing into their face at speed, with their ears flapping about as the vehicle motors along.  Turns out, their head is … Continue reading →

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2022 Mayfield Vineyard White Wine Releases

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Tony Peters

“A bottle of wine begs to be shared: I have never met a miserly wine lover.” – Clifton Fadiman (American intellectual, author, editor, radio and television personality). As much as Clifton Fadiman is not familiar to me, this quote sums … Continue reading →

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Robert Stein 2022 Rieslings

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Tony Peters

As a kid, I can remember mucking about with the hose when the water would all of a sudden stop.  I don’t know why but, as a naïve young boy, I looked at the end of it.  It was not … Continue reading →

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2022 Castle Rock Estate Riesling Releases

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Tony Peters

I have briefly mentioned before that I was a hopeless social poker player (I haven’t played for many years). The reason being, I just can’t hide my emotions or keep a straight face. When I was pleased with the cards … Continue reading →

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2021 Dr Edge Riesling

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Tony Peters

I read a quote by David Bowie recently: “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”  He certainly was an enigmatic individual and true to his word.  Throughout his career he would push … Continue reading →

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2021 Yalumba Y Series Viognier and Riesling

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Tony Peters

I remember the times when visiting a cellar door to try wines and the person behind the counter would start with, “…our entry level wines.”  I have to say, I am not a fan of the words ‘entry level’.  It … Continue reading →

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2019 Mapleton Vineyard Riesling

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Tony Peters

Gospel music. Admittedly not my go to music genre. However, you can’t but appreciate how the whole church congregation gets involved, and it is easy to understand why. The songs are usually catchy, so upbeat and lively, and of course, … Continue reading →

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2018 Patina ‘Sticky Tea’ Riesling

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Tony Peters

I’m not sure what you would call this but, what I am about to tell you is bizarre, spooky even.  Firstly, a confession, ‘sticky’ wines are not my ‘thing’. So, when I received this, I have to admit to not … Continue reading →

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