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John Galea Wine Reviews

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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EL HALCÓN OLD VINE TEMPRANILLO 2009

In the world of big wines Tempranillo’s can be big! Being an old vines I was excited. Dark in color with a subtle nose of black berries. On the mid pallet this wine is dominated by big alcohol (that passes … Continue reading

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2011 Megalomaniac Homegrown Red

I quote from Wikipedia “Megalomania is a psychopathological disorder characterized by delusional fantasies of power, relevance, or omnipotence. ‘Megalomania is characterized by an inflated sense of self-esteem and overestimation by persons of their powers and beliefs’. Can you tell the … Continue reading

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2010 13th St Cab/Merlot

Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries. On the mid pallet this wine is a deep rich cab, fruit forward with lovely dark cherries coming through. On the medium length finish the wine has some nice well … Continue reading

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2010 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel

Dark in color with a lovely red berry nose, a little on the milder side and even some jammy notes coming through. On the mid pallet the wine displays some nice slightly jammy flavors, black berries, and some plums. The … Continue reading

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WILLY GISSELBRECHT TRADITION SYLVANER 2011 mini review

Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Pale in color with a nose similar to a Riesling with some honeysuckle coming through. On the mid pallet the wine has some slightly sweet flavors along with some nice crisp citrus flavors. … Continue reading

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2012 Kacba Susan’s Sauvignon Blanc

This is the first year for this wine at Kacaba. I had the opportunity to taste this out of the tank bank in the fall and it was showing very well. I pre bought 6 of them! Pale in color … Continue reading

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2010 MUD HOUSE PINOT NOIR mini review

Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Garnet in color with a varietal red berry pinot nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some mild pinot flavors, red berries, strawberry backed by some acidity on the finish along with … Continue reading

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GIACOMO MORI CHIANTI 2009

Dark in color with a nose of red dried fruits, some wood and some earthy notes. On the mid pallet are some dried red fruits to match the nose. On the finish the wine is backed by some firm acidity … Continue reading

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2008 Calamus Red

I’ve been to Calamus a number of times and never been disappointed. Derek and Pat have done a great job of setting up a winery that brings simple approachable wines at reasonable prices to the masses. I love what they … Continue reading

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SCOTT FAMILY ESTATE DIJON CLONE CHARDONNAY 2011

Slightly golden in color with a lovely varietal chard nose with vanilla and butterscotch coming through. On the mid palle the wine is slightly creamy, along with some beautiful vanilla, oak, and some apple flavors. The wine is medium in … Continue reading

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2012 Kacaba Reserve Riesling and 2012 Kacaba Susan’s Sauvignon Blanc

Happy Easter to one and all from CWG and myself. For our family gathering quiche was on the menu so I selected two wines from our visit to Kacaba’s winery! Bias up front I like my rieslings Dry, not sweet. … Continue reading

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2011 Kacaba Barrel fermented Chardonnay

I’ve written up a number of Kacaba wine in the past. I love visiting their winery. The wines and the people are so approachable. Every year they are doing better and better with their wines. On this occasion Vadim Chelekhov … Continue reading

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2010 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir

Those that know me know I don’t rave easily. Not in my nature. Recently Vinexx held their portfolio tasting event at Seasons , a restaurant in Oakville that I’ve been going to for a long time. George and Tammy have … Continue reading

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PIERRE SPARR RÉSERVE PINOT GRIS 2011

Ok, I will admit up front, I’m not a bit Pinot Gris fan. I find them too bland. This one is slightly golden in color with a mild nose of peach. On the mid pallet the wine has some slightly … Continue reading

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2011 Vineland Estates Elevation Chardonnay

Golden in color with a nose of apples. On the mid pallet the wine displays some green apple flavors to match the nose. It’s got some minerality and some tartness on the medium length finish. It’s an unoaked chard so … Continue reading

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Megalomaniac winery visit and 2011 Reserve Riesling

I decided to checkout the Megalomaniac winery this time around, I’ve not been here before. To be honest, the name puts me off. “Mr Howard” as they refer to him in the store use to be a part owner at … Continue reading

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CLOS DE LOS SIETE 2009

I’ve had this one before and it can be a little inconsistent. Some years it’s fabulous, some years not so much. The 2002 was stellar. 2003 was not great. This year it is a blend of 57% Malbec, 15% Merlot, … Continue reading

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