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Monthly Archives: July 2009
2006 Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Since I have just returned from my voyage to the outback (yes the real outback) I figured I would do a fast blog on this wine we opened tonight. We bought this on our trip back in October and really … Continue reading
Posted in Australian, Wine
Tagged australia, balnaves, Cabernet Sauvignon, wine review
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PENASCAL TEMPRANILLO 2005
Every now and then I get suprised by a wine. This is one of those. It is an inexpensive general list wine that is not bad. This is fairly a fairly varietal Tempranillo. The wine is slightly vinegary on opening … Continue reading
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J. Lohr 2007 Riverstone Chardonnay
Thursday on the patio at the Keg … Ahhh summer. Lisa our waitress was going through our options for what she thought would be good choices to go with our lobster. The first recommendation from her was this wine. After … Continue reading
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BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY CHARDONNAY 2006
As I’ve already admitted, I jump at the chance to try Okanagan wines. I’ve heard a lot about Burrowing Owl from others so this one was on my todo list. The price is on the higher side of what I … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian, JG Review, Wine
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2006 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz (Barossa)
With our recent trip to Barossa firmly in my head this evening as I plan for a work trip to the land down under, I decided I needed to try at least one bottle that we picked up in Oz. … Continue reading
TORRI RISERVA CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2005 DOCG
If you like Chianti’s this is a good one. Lovely deep wine with a medium finish. The fruit is a little overwhlemed again (like the tempranillo I last blogged about). My GF says she tastes stewed grass in Chiantis and … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, JG Review, Wine
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CELESTE CRIANZA 2005
This is another big Tempranillo. If you like these this is a pretty good one. Very little bitterness on the finish, nice bold flavor, reasonably complex. The fruit is relatively subtle/overwhelmed. Tannins are big but under control. Alcohol and Oak … Continue reading
Posted in JG Review, Spain, Wine
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Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2008
We were out at our favorite sushi restaurant last night. We were looking for something white to complement the food. Andrew there sommelier came by and we discussed options with him. He highly recommended this wine. It’s not available at … Continue reading
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Niagara July Events
With a tremendously busy schedule of late (Mergers can do that on occasion) and a 14 week old puppy I have been noticeably absent from posting of late. So I thought I’d give a quick overview of some neat events … Continue reading
VINTAGES CHÂTEAU L’ENCLOS BONIS 2005
I grabbed this one on spec and was rewarded. On first opening you know this is going to be a big wine and it sure it. The color is a very dark purple, almost black. The bouquet is lovely varietal … Continue reading
Posted in Bordeaux, JG Review, Wine
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TRIUS RED 2007
A friend of mine Vik gave me this wine, thanks Vik! Consistently year after year Hllebrand does a good job with this wine. They manage to take the wild tannins that are prolific in Niagara and tame them into an … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian, JG Review, Wine
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MONTES ALPHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
I’ve had this wine before and enjoyed it. This time there is something there … I taste the smack on varietal cab. Lots of depth and fruit typical of a cab. Very nice. And then … there is something there … Continue reading
Posted in JG Review, Wine, Wine Stuff
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CLOUDY BAY CHARDONNAY 2006
A while back I tasted this wine (albeit a much older vintage) at a New Zealand tasting event and was quite impressed with it. I quite enjoy chards. As whites go I find them more complex. This one is no … Continue reading
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OAK HEIGHTS COVERT HILL WHITE 2007
Happy Canada day eh! I first had this wine at the Toronto Food and Wine show and was impressed. For the money this is a nice wine for sitting on the patio sipping. Very food friendly. Easy drinking. The description … Continue reading
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