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Category Archives: JG Review
Château Maison Noble Saint Martin 2019
Dark in color with a mild dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lots of deep vibrant black fruits, black cherry, black plum and the like along with some nice mocha and dark chocolate. On the medium … Continue reading
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Josh 2021 Cellars Rosé
Dark salmon in color with a mild soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays nice vibrant strawberry notes along with some citrus. On the medium length finish the wine delivers some lovely vibrant acidity, citrus notes … Continue reading
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Pelee Island Vinedresser Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2017
Dark in color with a dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some vibrant dark fruits, along with some varietal cab franc notes, I always have trouble putting a name to them … There’s really noticeable oaking … Continue reading
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CREW Flagship Chardonnay 2020
Slightly golden in color with a nice apple/pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice apple and pear notes along with some smokey/woody notes. On the medium length finish the wine is slightly creamy with some vanilla … Continue reading
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Cap Royal Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Pale straw in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft smooth citrus notes along with some tart acidity. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity that sticks … Continue reading
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SeaGlass Pinot Noir 2019
Garnet in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays juicy red fruits, strawberries and raspberries along with some cherries. On the medium length finish the wine packs a punch with white peppery … Continue reading
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Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Dark in color with a cherry nose … On the mid palate the wine displays some subdued cherry notes along with some herbal and mild minty notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays smooth acidity and tannins, nice … Continue reading
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Terre Magre Merlot 2021
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine is a typical fruit forward merlot displays plummy notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays soft acidity and tannins, nice and dry. For things like … Continue reading
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2020 Oak Bay pinot Noir
I’ve had a number of past vintages of this wine so when I saw it on the vintages release I pounced. Garnet in color with a nice mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely varietal … Continue reading
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2019 United Stars Mukuzani Dry Kakheti
I had the pleasure of sitting next to a fellow who was born in Georgia (Eastern Europe not the US) at work, and he took the time to tell me a bit about his country and their steep history in … Continue reading
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Attems Pinot Grigio 2021
I’ve overall been underwhelmed by Pinot Grigios, but some are quite good … so I always approach them with a bit of skepticism as to how good they are gonna be … I do however quite like wines from Friuli … Continue reading
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Paolo Conterno Bricco Barbera d’Asti 2020
A friend of mine, Semion recommended this one … inky dark in color with a black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with vibrant/intense black cherry and dark chocolate notes … On the medium length … Continue reading
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Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2021
Very pale salmon in color with a mild citrus and light red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft red berry notes along with some nice tartness. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading
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Cavino Nemea Agiorgitiko 2020
Agiorgitiko’s are hearty Greek wines that are perfect with red meats like steak. Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely dark cherry notes along with some mocha and mild dark chocolate. On … Continue reading
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Lui Reserva Cabernet Franc 2020
Dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays vibrant black cherry notes to match the nose along with some nice dark chocolate and mocha notes. On the medium length finish the wine … Continue reading
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OTU Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020
Garnet in color with. a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine is a juicy fruit forward pinot showing some nice strawberry and raspberry notes. On the lighter side of medium in length it displays nice … Continue reading
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Château des Ferrages Mon Plaisir Sainte-Victoire Rosé 2021
Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely strawberry notes along with some citrus … On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely vibrant acidity and minerality that stick nicely … Continue reading
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2016 Monasterio de las Viñas Gran Reserva
I have to admit, I’ve had a mental block about Garnacha, which by the way is the Spanish name for Grenache, I’ve always thought I didn’t like it, so been reluctant to try it. As always, don’t let what you … Continue reading
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Château Pipeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2019
Dark in color with a nice black fruit nose. On the mid palate the wine is spot on with loads of black fruits, black cherries, dark chocolate and some nice mocha notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading
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Château Les Tourelles 2021
Pale straw in color with a nice citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth citrus, lime notes along with some noticeable floral overtones. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lively acidity and … Continue reading
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Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2020
Slightly golden in color with a nice mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine delivers with lovely lime and citrus notes … On the medium length finish the wine shows lovely firm crisp minerality, and acidity that stick … Continue reading
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Château Larroque 2018
I last reviewed the 2010 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch, matching the nose, with loads of black berries, dark chocolate … Continue reading
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Château Bellevue La Forêt 2020
This is a grape that is new to me, Negrette described as a rustic grape from the South of France, so I decided to give it a while … Dak in color with a mild cherry nose. On the mid … Continue reading
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Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2019
Ruby in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays nice firm dark cherries along with some dark chocolate and mocha notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays firm tomato notes as well as … Continue reading
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Invivo X, SJP Sud de France Rosé 2021
Ok, I have to admit, I avoid celebrity wines. I’m not convinced the celebrity brings anything to the table. I bought this one with no research walking through the LCBO and didn’t even notice this was associated with Sarah Jessica … Continue reading
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