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Author Archives: John Galea
2010 Zantho St Laurent mini review
Another one from the Toronto Food and Spirits festival. I’ve enjoyed exploring Austia’s most common white wine, Gruner Veltliner so when I was at the festival they had a St Laurent (also from Austria) so I gave it a try. … Continue reading
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ROSEWOOD SÉMILLON 2011 mini review
Bias up front, I’m not a fan of Semillon. Pale in color with a mild nose, with some floral notes consistent with a Semillon coming through. On the mid pallet the wine displays some almost chard like notes along with … Continue reading
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2011 Kilikanoon Killerma’s Run Shiraz
Dark in color with a mild nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some mild blueberries. On the medium length finish the wine has some nice varietal pepper and spice, along with some tannins. This is … Continue reading
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2010 Smoke & Gamble Reserve Cab/Merlot mini review
This wine is from Port Dover? I have to admit I had no idea there were wineries in Port Dover! I tasted this one at the Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival. This wine is a blend of 49.5% Merlot, 37.2% … Continue reading
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GUENOC CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
Dark in color with a funky earthy nose right out of the bottle. This passes relatively quickly leaving a mild varietal cab nose with some black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some varietal cab flavours and some … Continue reading
2009 Calamus Pinot Noir
Another one from our visit to the Calamus winery. Garnet in color with a light varietal pinot noir nose. On the mid pallet the wine is much bigger than the nose would otherwise indicate. It’s got some lovely rustic notes, … Continue reading
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2009 Cannonball Cab Sauv
We stopped by Far Niente and this wine was on the by the glass menu so I thought I’d give it a try. Dark in color with a nice nose of red berries and some oak. On the mid pallet … Continue reading
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2012 BOTTEGA VINO DEI POETI PROSECCO
Pale in color with nice mild nose of minerality and citrus notes. On the mid pallet this is another lovely prosecco displaying nice citrus notes to match the nose, and a hint of honeysuckle. The bubbles are nice and fine … Continue reading
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JIP JIP ROCKS SHIRAZ 2010 mini review
Dark in color with a nose of oak and some black berries coming through. On the mid pallet this wine is overshadowed by loads of alcohol, and some black berries to match the nose. On the finish this wine is … Continue reading
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DOG POINT VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Very pale in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid pallet the wine is dominated by some strong grapefruit flavors. The wine has a long finish with some nice mouth grip! This is a big, boisterous Sauv blanc. … Continue reading
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2011 TOMMASI RIPASSO IL SESTANTE
Dark in color with a mild nose of some red and dried fruits. On the mid pallet this is a bigger wine as some Ripassos are. Lots of red berries, some chocolate and some dried fruits. On the medium length … Continue reading
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2008 Dry creek Cabernet Sauvignon mini review
I last had the 2007 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. This one is dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely red berries consistent with a California fruit forward cab. … Continue reading
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Casale Marchese 2011 Frascati Superiore
While in Rome we decided to take a tour out to this winery. The wine is pale in color with a minerally nose. On the mid pallet this is a smooth crisp dry white wine. Some nice citrus notes. On … Continue reading
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2010 Calamus Cosmic Red
I previously reviewed the 2009 Calamus red and was impressed. The new name doesn’t really grab me, not to mention the price bump to $19.95 from $16.20. What I like about Calamus is simple wines at reasonable prices. Dark in … Continue reading
2010 Marsvin Antonin Noir
I have to admit, in spite of being Maltese I had no idea Malta had a wine industry. So when I recently travelled to Malta I had to try them! This one is dark in color with a lovely red … Continue reading
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2011 Casa Dea Cuvee Sparkling
I’m not a big fan of bubblies but have been exploring Proseccos. They are versatile wines on there own and very food friendly. In my mind anywhere a Sauv Blanc can be paired they go well. This wine reminds me … Continue reading
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2009 Casa Dea Riesling
Another one from the County in the city event. I’ve had this wine for a number of years and enjoy it. Rieslings come in all flavours from sugar water to dry. My preferences lean in the direction of dry rather … Continue reading
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VINACEOUS RACONTEUR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 mini review
Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Another of my favs of the night. I will have to grab one to do a more thorough tasting. Dark in color with a mild nose, with some herbaceous notes coming through. On … Continue reading
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2008 Muga Reserva mini review
Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely red berries. This is a nice fruit forward wine. On the finish the wine has some lovely … Continue reading
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Megalomaniac 2011 Savagnin Blanc
This is a grape I’d never heard of before a Savagnin blanc (no that’s not a typo). Pale in color with a mild nose of minerality as well as some butter. On the mid pallet the wine displays minerality to … Continue reading
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LI VELI MONTECOCO PRIMITIVO 2009
As you may or may not know primitivo and Zinfandel are the same grape with a different name. Primitivos can be more fruit forward. This one is dark in color with a mild nose of oak and dark berries. On … Continue reading
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2009 Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir
The Hidden bench 2008 Pinot Noir was one of my favorite Niagara Pinot Noirs. So I popped down to the winery to pick up this years for Christmas presents. Niagara wines can vary quite significantly. Garnet in color with a … Continue reading
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2009 Henry of Pelham Baco Noir
Inky dark in color (you should have seen the cork!) with am earthy nose as well as some dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some dark berries and earth notes to match the nose. Maybe even some … Continue reading
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Casa Dea 2010 Pinot Noir
I had the pleasure of attending the County in the City event at the Berkeley . A number of wineries from Prince Edward County came down to bring the fruits of their labour to our front door. I applaud those … Continue reading
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