Category Archives: Shiraz

2018 Levantine Hill ‘Melissa’s Paddock’ Syrah

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Tony Peters

I am not an artist. I do, however, appreciate art but I am not across the detail of a portrait or a landscape that an artist or an art aficionado is. When the detail is pointed out to me, I … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Shiraz

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Tony Peters

I recently bought a brand new, basic model, ute. One of the more reliable Models on the market (in my opinion) and a favourite of mine. It replaced one that was 28 years older than it, which served me very … 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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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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2019 Levantine Hill Estate Syrah

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Tony Peters

For fear of stating the obvious, clouds are made up of millions and millions of drops of moisture. They form some of the softest looking and thought-provoking shapes. If you’re honest, there would have been times when you look at … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate Cellar Door

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Tony Peters

Way back in 2017 David Cumming of Define Wine Marketing kindly sent me some wines from Huntington Estate to try.  What he didn’t know was I had tried these wines way back in the early 1980’s when Bob Roberts was … 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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