Category Archives: Rosé

2023 Stockman’s Ridge ‘Rider’ Pinot Gris & Primrosé

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Tony Peters

The beginning of Autumn was about 6 weeks ago, signalling the official end of summer, right? Well, depending on where you live, you could still be experiencing summer-like weather. If that is the case for you, like it is for … Continue reading →

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Oxford Landing ‘One to One’ Wine Releases

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Tony Peters

Confucious is quoted as saying, “If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.” After receiving these wines to try, and … 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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2022 Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rosé

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Tony Peters

The entire Yalumba Y Series wines are very good for the price. I remember reading a review about this rosé and felt it necessary to buy a bottle and give it a try. Besides, rosés are back on trend and … Continue reading →

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Winesmiths Special Edition Wine Casks Release

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Tony Peters

American novelist Cormac McCarthy is quoted as saying, “If there is an occupational hazard to writing, it’s drinking.” Had novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) been born after this quote, I wonder, would he have taken a different approach to his drinking? … 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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De Iuliis Wines Cellar Door

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Tony Peters

As much as I have frequented many wine tastings over the years, there is nothing like visiting a cellar door to taste somebody’s wines.  There is really no comparison is there? I have been lucky enough to try De Iuliis … Continue reading →

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2021 Grey Sands Rosé

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

Straight up, I have to say, when I saw the colour of this Rosé I thought, this is going to have some attitude.  I mean, it has a serious yet lovely, deep-ish copper colour (the photo doesn’t do it justice). … Continue reading →

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2022 Huntington Estate Pinot Rosé

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Tony Peters

At the moment there are so many things that constantly make me think, I can’t wait for summer!  The current unseasonal rain, cold mornings leading into cool days, and let’s not forget the terrific Rosés starting to appear on the wine … Continue reading →

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2022 Clandestine Wines Rosé Releases

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Tony Peters

I didn’t realise just how long the Rosé style of wine has been around. Apparently, it all started way back in the B.C. times when, in southern France, they blended white and red grapes, and produced a ‘pleasant’ pink wine … Continue reading →

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