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Author Archives: John Galea
2022 Cabernet Franc Tradition
We had this one at the Keg. Since the ban on the Californian wines started the Keg seems to have been very slow to expand their selection of wines. Luckily this one was on the list, $33.50 at the winery, … Continue reading
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2023 Henry of Pelham Three Hills Estate Chardonnay
I use to love the Henry of Pelham Short Hills Bench chard, and then it disappeared. Speaking at the Ontario Wine Show to the Pelham rep there she explained to me they have renamed the wine and reduced the price. … Continue reading
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2024 Botter Oggi Pinot Grigio Rosato Doc Delle Venez
A lovely pink salmon color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely strawberry notes … On the lighter side of medium length in finish the wine displays some nice tongue sticking acidity minerality … Continue reading
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Ermes No Compromise Nero d’Avola 2022
Nero D’Avola can be a rustic, wine with lots of character and this one is spot on … Mild red berries on the nose, about all that is mild about this wine. On the mid palate the wine displays some … Continue reading
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Molino a Vento Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC
If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying a Nero d’Avola it’s worth a try. It’s a bit of a more rustic grape, less refined or elegant than some. This wine is dark in color with a mild red berry … Continue reading
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Philippe le Hardi Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022
We had venison on the menu so I thought a pinot noir was a good choice, and normally it would be … The LCBO describe this wine as medium bodied and fruity … well they got one half of it … Continue reading
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Karl’s Scepter Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Dark in color with a mild red berry nose … On the mid palate the wine displays lovely red cherry notes along with some mild chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity, and nice … Continue reading
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Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I last reviewed the Mystere Metlot so when I saw a cab with the same winery’s name on it I grabbed it. What could possibly go wrong 😉 Dark in color with a black berry nose. On the mid palate … Continue reading
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Orestiadi Molino a Vento Syrah 2022
Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft black fruits, blueberries and the like. On the medium length finish, especially straight out of the bottle, there are some strong … Continue reading
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Marynissen Heritage Collection Pinot Noir 2021
Garnet in color with a nice red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with some vibrant sour cherry notes … On the medium length finish the wine has some strong white peppery notes, along with … Continue reading
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2022 Vignerons de Buxy Buissonnier Côte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir
Garnet in color with mild rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice vibrant rustic notes, dried raspberries and the like, all red fruits. On the medium length finish the wine is nice and dry with smooth … Continue reading
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Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano 2022
Dark in color with a nice red berry nose … On the mid palate the wine smacks with loads of firm tomato notes, they ease a bit as it breathes. On the mid palate the wine is nice and dry … Continue reading
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The Tragically Hip Flamenco Rosé 2023
$17.40 VINTAGES#: 16250 Right out of the bottle this wine has some very interesting colors, it’s just so red, vs more rose … On the nose the wine displays some candied fruits … On the mid palate the wine displays … Continue reading
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2021 Mitolo Jester Shiraz
As you may have noticed, I don’t buy a lot of Shirazs … A lot of them are just too jammy … I’ve had this one, a long time ago, and liked it, so I went off my usual script … Continue reading
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Pétalos de Aresan Rosé 2023
Pale salmon in color with a nice citrus and minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lively red wine notes, firm ripe strawberries and the like. On the medium length finish the wine packs a nice punch with … Continue reading
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Schroeder Saurus Select Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2021
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some vibrant, fruit forward red and black cherry notes along with some nice mocha. On the medium length finish the wine display some vibrant acidity, firm … Continue reading
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Cap Royal Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Pale straw in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft elegant citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant acidity and the citrus notes dance nicely on … Continue reading
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2014 Faustino I Gran Reserva
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays big bold black fruits, dark cherries and the like along with some nice dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays firm tannins, … Continue reading
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Skouras Cuvée Prestige Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero Rosé 2023
I enjoy Agiorgitiko wines so when I saw this one in the LCBO, and on clearance I grabbed one. Quite pale salmon in color with a mild minerally nose, but this is another one that benefits from being not too … Continue reading
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Filarino Sangiovese Rosé 2022
Pale salmon in color with a mild minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice mild strawberry notes and nice minerality. On the medium length finish the lively acidity sticks nicely to the tongue. This is a … Continue reading
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Satellite Pinot Noir 2020
Garnet in color with a nice bright red berry nose. On the mid palate the displays some nice vibrant raspberries and red cherries. On the medium length finish the varietal rustic notes dance on the tongue and the firm tannins … Continue reading
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Triennes Rosé 2023
Salmon in color with a nice crisp minerally nose. On the mid palate this is a spot on varietal, vibrant Provence Rose … super dry, super crisp, and super tart on the finish without being harsh. On the medium length … Continue reading
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Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir 2020
Dark in color with a firm black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some subtle dark berries, dark plums and the like, whacked almost immediate by some very strong harsh notes, when tasted straight out of the … Continue reading
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Croix de Marsan Blanc 2023
Pale straw in color with a mild citrus and minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth citrus notes, nice minerality … On the medium length finish the wine’s citrus notes dance nicely on the tongue … Continue reading
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Château La Roque de By 2019
Château La Roque de By 2019 Inky dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays varietal black fruits, along with some mild dark chocolate and mocha notes. On the medium length finish … Continue reading
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