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Author Archives: John Galea
L’Ecole No 41 Semillon 2008
Calibrium hosted a L’Ecole tasting event where they showcased 8 wines from the Columbia Valley in Washington. None of these wines are available at the LCBO so you will have to buy a case from them 🙂 The event was … Continue reading
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GRAHAM BECK CHARDONNAY 2008
This one is quite pale in color mild on the nose with some mild chard smells coming through. On the mid pallet are citrus flavors, slightly tart. This one is more like a sauv blanc would taste than a chard. … Continue reading
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Gabbiano 2008 Pinot Grigio
I’m not a fan of Pinot Grigio’s. Generally I find them thin, with not a lot going on. They can be great on a patio in the heat. Light refreshing and can hit the spot. So given the latest heat … Continue reading
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Jackson-Triggs 2007 Delaine Vineyard Merlot
My regular readers know I am hung up on a narrow definition of what I think a Merlot ought to taste like. Sometimes I am able to decouple from that and just enjoy the wine. To enjoy this one you … Continue reading
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Henry of Pelham 2007 Chardonnay Speck Family Reserve
Another wine from the Sip and Savour wine event this wine is light in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some subtle chard flavors. This is a smooth well balanced middle of the road chard. It … Continue reading
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MONTES CLASSIC SERIES SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009
I’ve been on a roll with great Chilean Sauv blancs. Sadly this one breaks the role. The wine is pale in color very mild on the nose. The wine has some strong green flavors and some tartness (not quite bitter) … Continue reading
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Chateau Des Charmes 2008 GAMAY NOIR DROIT
Another wine from the Sip and Savour event. The grape is a clone of the Gamay Noir. The wine is dark in color (darker than you would expect) with an earty/herb nose. The nose was more like a Pinot Noir. … Continue reading
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Mike Weir 2008 Sauv Blanc
Ok, I have to admit it, I don’t like celebrity wines. I’ve ranted about this once or twice and will digress again. Having a celebrity put his or her name on a product is a throw back to the past … Continue reading
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PHILIPPE DE ROTHCHILD SAUV BLANC 2009
The wine is pale in color, with a varietal Sauv blanc nose, albeit on the milder side. There’s the usual lemon, citris and grass coming through. On the mid pallet the flavors are spot on and match the bouquet. Again, … Continue reading
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Peller Estates 2009 Signature Series Sauv Blanc
I enjoy Sauv blancs. They have a lovely bouquet and are very food friendly. They pair well with fatty, spicy, and asian dishes as well as fish. Very versatile. Previous posts have pointed out a number of inexpensive Chilean sauv … Continue reading
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Ravine Vineyard 2008 Merlot
This is another wine from the iYellow 44 wine event on May 26th. As frequent readers know I have issues with finding a Merlot that tastes like I think a Merlot ought to taste. So I approach them with skepticism. … Continue reading
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Strewn Chardonnay 2007 Amalgam Terroir
Tasted this wine at the iYellow 44 wine event on May 26th. The wine is quite yellow in color with a large nose showing off a well baked Chard … On the mid pallet are some chard flavors coupled with … Continue reading
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Brimstone Red Blend Columbia Valley 2007
This was the first red brought out from the Society for American Wines Phelp’s Creek tasting featuring the wines of Oregon and Portland. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cab Sauv. It is dark in color, with … Continue reading
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Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay Columbia Gorge 2008
Alas we get to my favorite wine from the Society for American Wines Phelp’s Creek tasting featuring the wines of Oregon and Portland. This was the third wine of the evening and is pale in color with a richer more … Continue reading
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Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2007
This was the second wine from the Society for American Wines hosted Phelp’s Creek tasting featuring the wines of Oregon and Portland. It is pale in color with a richer smell. There’s more buttery smells to it. The wine is … Continue reading
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Unoaked Chardonnay Columbia Gorge 2008
Society for American Wines hosted Phelp’s Creek tasting featuring the wines of Oregon and Portland. This wine is quite pale in color mild on the nose. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks and no Oak. The wine is quite … Continue reading
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Mcmanis 2008 Merlot
We stopped on by Seasons one of my favorite restaurants in Oakville the other day. They have a fabulous wine cellar and I love the staff! George (the owner) stopped by and asked what we were looking for in a … Continue reading
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ARGENTO MALBEC
When you need an inexpensive quaffing wine to go with dinner there are lots of choose from, not all of them great. This wine is quite dark in color mild on the nose for a Malbec. On the mid pallet … Continue reading
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STONELEIGH MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR
This is another wine from the from the New Zealand Wine fair. I’ve had a couple of the Stoneleigh’s before and enjoy them their chard and their Sauv Blanc . This one is pale in color, mild on the nose. … Continue reading
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STONELEIGH CHARDONNAY
Another wine from the New Zealand Wine fair. I’ve had a number the Sauv Blanc before and enjoyed it. This chard is darker in color and is mild on the nose. The bouquet is smack on varietal chard albeit a … Continue reading
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Gumfields 2007 Pinot Noir
I was at the New Zealand Wine fair last night. I was amazed how many kiwi’s (that what New Zealanders refer to themselves as) there were serving wine at the event!. New Zealand in case you don’t know specializes in … Continue reading
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FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLING 2009
Generally speaking I do a fair bit of research before I buy a wine. There’s a lot of plunk out there and only so much money! I decided to take a flyer and try this one with no information. The … Continue reading
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CHÂTEAU DES CHABERTS CUVÉE PRESTIGE 2007
Another one from the Churchill Cellars portfolio tasting. The wine is dark in color mild on the nose. In the mid pallet the wine has some of the varietal Provence sweet red berry flavors but not over the top. Some … Continue reading
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CHATEAU DE GOURGAZAUD AC MINERVOIS
Another one from the Churchhill wine cellars annual tasting event. This wine is dark in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some very nice dark fruits cherries/blueberries and the like. The wine is medium in finish … Continue reading
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WENTE MORNING FOG CHARDONNAY
Another one from the Churchill wine cellars annual portfolio tasting. One of the things that I like about this event is they do a great job of documenting the wine you are tasting. They tell you the price, the LCBO … Continue reading
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