Author Archives: John Galea

ESTAMPA GOLD ASSEMBLAGE 2004

Posted on December 8, 2008 by John Galea

This truely is a kitchen sink blend as the description refers to it. Heavy blends are nothing new, France does it, Canada does, Austalia does it lots of places do it. This one is an odd blend at best. 53% … Continue reading →

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ARGIOLAS COSTERA 2006

Posted on December 7, 2008 by John Galea

Every now and then you come across a wine that makes you go, wow I so need to go out and buy a case of it. This wine would not be that for me 🙂 I must say the dominant … Continue reading →

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CHĂ‚TEAU DUCLA 2005

Posted on December 7, 2008 by John Galea

Had this one this weekend, another Bordeux. This one is not quite as complex. I would say has a medium finish. The wine is quite good and has some lovely flavors. I suspect this wine will improve with some additional … Continue reading →

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CHĂ‚TEAU LA COURONNE 2005

Posted on December 2, 2008 by John Galea

I’ve not had a lot of Bordeux’s before so this is a new area for me to explore. I expect a certain complexity from a $29.95 bottle of wine and this one did not disappoint! There’s lots going on at … Continue reading →

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Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Posted on December 1, 2008 by John Galea

I tried this one last week. The description from Winecurrent.com is pretty accurate. The Bouquet is spot on a classic New Zealand Sauv Blanc. On the pallatte the wine has terrif flavors although it has some slight “greenness” and acidity … Continue reading →

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De Loach Vineyards Zinfandel 2006

Posted on November 28, 2008 by John Galea

For the price this is a very good Zinf. Quite a bargain. This is an absolutely middle of the road Zinf. It has a bit of everything going on. It has the jammyness that comes from the Petite Syrah, a … Continue reading →

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LA POSTA ANGEL PAULUCCI VINEYARD MALBEC 2006

Posted on November 26, 2008 by John Galea

This is more of a fruit forward Malbec with some classic black current and cassis flavor. Medium finish with some bitterness. A little breathing is a good thing. Not a bad Malbec. This was part of the Nov 8th release. … Continue reading →

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STERLING VINTNER’S MERLOT review

Posted on November 24, 2008 by John Galea

Check stock Checked out this one on the weekend that we had at the Food and Wine show. The wine is a varietal merlot on the mid palette, with a hint of pepperyness (more reminiscent of a Shiraz) and a … Continue reading →

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Review from the Gourmet Wine and Food show

Posted on November 21, 2008 by John Galea

I went to the Gourmet Food and Wine Show last night which is running for the rest of the weekend. As in the past this is a great event. Plenty of different wines to tastes, a little bit of beer … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Food and Wine show

Posted on November 19, 2008 by John Galea

It’s that time again, Gourmet Food and Wine show.

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KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2006

Posted on November 19, 2008 by John Galea

(John Galea) Just finished off one of these. Yummy. It is a classic slightly buttery Californian Chard. Not too over the top. I had this one with a lovely peice of Sea Bass with a Chocolate Brownie (one of my … Continue reading →

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CAVE SPRING CELLARS ESTATE CABERNET FRANC 2005

Posted on November 19, 2008 by John Galea

I (John Galea) tried this wine the other night. Out of the bottle without breathing it was a big wine, but the tannins are under control. This wine is approachable now with lots of deep layers and flavors. There was … Continue reading →

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Trius Dry Reisling 2007

Posted on November 19, 2008 by John Galea

I enjoyed the Trius Dry Reisling  2007 at Fazooli’s before the Society for American wine Zin in the city event. It was a lovely crisp Resiling with a lovely bit of complexity. A bargain for $13.95. It went well with a … Continue reading →

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