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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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Aristotelis ke Anthoula ‘Little Red’

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Tony Peters

Andy Warhol once said, “If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, and there I am. There’s nothing behind it.” I can’t help but think that this … Continue reading →

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Aristotelis ke Anthoula “Sonnyboy”

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Tony Peters

I realise that many will remember the triangular shaped ice block we had as kids when they read the name of this wine. Well, I decided to google the word “Sonnyboy” and I found a very interesting meaning in the … Continue reading →

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Colmar Estate 2022 Orange Region Pinot Noirs

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Tony Peters

Cabernet Sauvignon is often referred to as the King of the Grapes of which I take no issue with. However, if there was ever a Prince of the Grapes then Pinot Noir would be it…easily. It can have an air … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Y Series Low Alcohol (7%) White Wines

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Tony Peters

Unlike some other words, the word ‘why’ can only be pronounced one way and have one meaning. The user of the word is curious about something or wants to know a reason for something. I would imagine that many a … Continue reading →

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2020 Levantine Hill Estate Chardonnay

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Tony Peters

I recently wrote that there are many ‘drink now’ wines lined up on bottle-shop shelves and fridges at generally pretty good prices. Let’s be honest, it’s hard to imagine someone going into a bottle-shop and buying a wine at this … Continue reading →

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Angullong 2022 Barbera and Sangiovese Releases

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

I have a good friend who is Italy mad. Literally. So much so he has learnt the language. If you ask him why, his response is pretty simple. He loves the place and everything about it. He visits regularly and … Continue reading →

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