Monthly Archives: July 2010

Terrace Vale Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on July 31, 2010 by John Galea

We stopped by Hair of the Dog to check out their patio on a Thursday and I had this wine. I enjoy Sauv Blancs and I was having a cream sauce so I thought this would be a good choice. … Continue reading →

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L’Ecole No 41 Estate Apogee 2007

Posted on July 30, 2010 by John Galea

Another wine from the Calibrium hosted 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 🙂 … Continue reading →

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2008 Van Western Vino Gris

Posted on July 28, 2010 by John Galea

This wine is from the Naramata bench in BC and was given to us from a friend who brought it back with him. We don’t get a lot of BC wines here in Ontario since a number of them are … Continue reading →

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L’Ecole No 41 Recess Red 2008

Posted on July 27, 2010 by John Galea

Another wine from the Calibrium hosted 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 🙂 … Continue reading →

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L’Ecole No 41 Merlot 2007

Posted on July 22, 2010 by John Galea

Another wine from the Calibrium hosted 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 🙂 … Continue reading →

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LAURENT MIQUEL PERE ET FILS CHARDONNAY

Posted on July 20, 2010 by John Galea

Pale in color mild on the nose with some chard smells coming through. On the mid pallet this wine is VERY subtle. When I first tried it I paired it with a pork chop and I must say I was … Continue reading →

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L’Ecole No 41 Semillon 2008

Posted on July 18, 2010 by John Galea

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

Posted on July 15, 2010 by John Galea

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

Posted on July 11, 2010 by John Galea

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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