Monthly Archives: November 2011

CHÂTEAU COUCHEROY BLANC 2008

Posted on November 28, 2011 by John Galea

I stopped by the iYellow Bordeaux after work party at Crush wine bar. This was my second one. I really like the way these events have been laid out. By having them early after work it made it easy to … Continue reading →

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2005 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on November 25, 2011 by John Galea

Another wine from the Society for American Wines annual cab event. This was my second favorite of the evening. Dark in color with bold nose of red berries coming through. On the mid pallet this wine is big, bold, round, … Continue reading →

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2005 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cab

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John Galea

I love well aged cabs. They become so smooth, so elegant, a beautiful glass of yummy in a glass! I belong to Society for American Wines and one of the reasons is because their tastings draw from their extensive cellar … Continue reading →

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Alvento Aria 2007 Nebbiolo

Posted on November 20, 2011 by John Galea

The Nebbiolo grape is an Italian grape that is used in making Italy’s famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines. In Italian form these wines are big bruisers with lots of super dry pucker power! Problem is Barolo’s can be quite expensive. … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Food and Wine show

Posted on November 18, 2011 by John Galea

I went to the Gourmet Food and Wine show last night! If you’ve not been before, be sure and check it out. You pay $40 to get in, and then pay for sampling tickets. The cost of samples varies depending … Continue reading →

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2008 Wagner Dry Riesling Finger Lakes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by John Galea

Another reception wine from the Society for American Wine annual cab tasting event. Pale in color with some petrol coming through on the nose. I also got some sulfur but others did not. On the mid pallet this is a … Continue reading →

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FREI BROTHERS RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008

Posted on November 15, 2011 by John Galea

I previously had this one at a Society for American Wines event so when it came upon this recent release I jumped at it. Dark in color with a lovely nose of red berries. On the mid pallet this is … Continue reading →

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2009 Fog Head Chardonnay

Posted on November 11, 2011 by John Galea

Another reception wine from the Society for American Wine annual cab tasting event. Golden in color with some nice vanilla coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the vanilla and oak are there with some tart green apple … Continue reading →

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2009 J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Chard

Posted on November 9, 2011 by John Galea

We had this as a reception wine at the Society for American Wine annual cab tasting event. Brett and I attended this one together. This wine is quite golden in color with a mild nose with some citrus and minerality … Continue reading →

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2000 Vasse Felix

Posted on November 4, 2011 by John Galea

My regular readers know I’ve been going back and reviewing my cellar insuring I haven’t forgot anything. Imagine the horror of waiting too long, opening a bottle only to find it undrinkable. That would be an unspeakable tragedy worthy of … Continue reading →

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2007 Reserve Shiraz Queenston Rd Creekside Estate Winery

Posted on November 1, 2011 by John Galea

I tasted this one at the Sip and Savor event. It was one of the first ones I got when I walked in. Dark in color with lots of red berries on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine … Continue reading →

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