Category Archives: Shiraz

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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Thomas Wines Cellar Door

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tony Peters

Considering the number of wine regions I have visited over the years, some more than once or twice, it is slightly embarrassing for me to admit that I have never been to the Hunter Valley and I really do not … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines Red Wine Releases

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

Henri Murger was a French author and poet around the early to mid-1800’s. I would expect his name is not necessarily ringing any bells for you right now but, if I mention that the opera La Bohème is based on … Continue reading →

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2017 Levantine Hill Melissa’s Paddock Syrah

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Tony Peters

Close to 300 years ago, Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”  When I write something, whether it is worth reading or not is up to the reader.  However, when it … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines 2023 “Break Free” Red Wine Releases

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently (of which I can’t remember the subject) that mentioned the 1960’s was all about conformity.  There were certain ‘norms’ that were followed and if you strayed from those ‘standards’ you were deemed a … Continue reading →

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2009 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Tony Peters

This may sound a bit strange, but tasting this aged wine gave me a glimpse into the future.  What do I mean by that?  Well, back in July of this year I was lucky enough to try the 2018 vintage … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill Estate Syrah

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Tony Peters

I heard a line recently that went something like, “Fits in anywhere, stands out everywhere”. However, I can’t remember where or what it relates to.  What I can say is, when I tried this wine, it was the line that … Continue reading →

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2019 Carillion Origins ‘Feldspars’ Orange Region Shiraz

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Tony Peters

I can’t say that a piano accordion is one of my favourite instruments, but I can’t say I dislike it either.  If you’ve walked through small villages in some European countries, you hear them quite often and they blend in … Continue reading →

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