Category Archives: Sparkling Wine

2021 Slow Wine Co. Blanc de Blanc

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Tony Peters

There’s something about this Orange Region sparkling wine that makes me pause and think, where have you been all my wine-drinking life?! Maybe it’s the altitude, maybe it’s the patience, maybe it’s just that cool‑climate calm feeling that seems to … Continue reading →

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NV Domaine Octavie – Cuvée Pauline Touraine Brut

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Tony Peters

There’s something noble about sparkling wines from the Loire. They don’t shout like those from Champagne, but they speak quietly with pride. This Cuvée Pauline is a fine example. It’s a captivating wine that speaks of celebration with elegance rather … Continue reading →

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La Maschera NV Prosecco & 2024 Pinot Gris Releases

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Tony Peters

“La Maschera” refers to an Italian word for “the mask” hence a mask appearing on the labels of these two wines. However, there is nothing being masked here. From the lively sparkle of the Prosecco NV to the textured depth … Continue reading →

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New Releases from Oxford Landing for the Summer

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Tony Peters

Who doesn’t enjoy summer? Not just for the warmer days, the less clothes we have to ‘carry’ around on our bodies or the amount of daylight we have thanks to daylight saving (in most states of Australia). As the days … Continue reading →

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Huntington Estate Sparkling Wine Releases

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Tony Peters

If you’re old enough to remember Kool & the Gang, you’ll recall their 1980 disco hit, “Celebration!” It is catchy, upbeat, and full of effervescent vivacity. I watched the film-clip and the band members were definitely celebrating alright, and dancing … Continue reading →

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Nautilus Cuvée Marlborough Brut NV

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Tony Peters

There’s something quite celebratory about opening a bottle of sparkling wine, don’t you think? It’s not just that ‘POP’ of the cork (not that I mind crown seal on some sparkling wines) or the dance of the bubbles forming the … Continue reading →

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2024 First Ridge ‘Alira’ Prosecco

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Tony Peters

I must admit that the word ‘Prosecco’ used to frighten the daylights out of me if it was being poured at a function or dinner. I, unashamedly, used to wait for the next wine on offer. You are probably thinking, … Continue reading →

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Yalumba ‘Y Series’ Sparkling Releases

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Tony Peters

The Hill-Smith Family started the Y series range of wines way back in 2002. Now I don’t know which wines were part of the inaugural release but it now numbers anything up to 15 wines, always great wines and always … Continue reading →

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Pure Loire, Vouvray, Famille Bougrier

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Tony Peters

It is quite remarkable what I learn just from trying a wine, especially a variety I rarely see and from a region that I am not over familiar with. It was pleasing to read that 73% of wineries in the … 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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