Monthly Archives: October 2010

Big yellow cab 2006 cab sauv

Posted on October 31, 2010 by John Galea

Dark in color with dark fruits on the nose and some earth coming through. On the mid pallet are some varietal cab with cherries coming through . On the finish are some pallet coating flavors, but the alcohol is really … Continue reading →

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Chateau Des Charmes St David Bench 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on October 29, 2010 by John Galea

This wine in the past has been one of my favorite Sauv Blanc’s from Niagara. The wine is pale in color mild on the nose with some citrus coming through. On the mid pallet the wine has a bit of … Continue reading →

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Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2008

Posted on October 27, 2010 by John Galea

This wine is quite inky dark in color. Lots of lovely black fruits coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine is smooth, slightly sweet wine with lots of blueberry jam coming through. It’s not jammy. But … Continue reading →

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Skillogalee 2006 Take Two (Shiraz/Cabernet)

Posted on October 25, 2010 by John Galea

This wine is dark in color with a lovely bouquet of dark fruits jumping out at you. On the mid pallet are some lovely deep, rich and bold flavors. On the finish is a nice bit of oak and a … Continue reading →

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SKILLOGALEE BASKET PRESSED SHIRAZ 2006

Posted on October 22, 2010 by John Galea

This wine is dark in color with a nice nose of dark fruits. On the mid pallet the wine is slightly fruit forward with lots of varietal Shiraz coming through. On the finish the wine is quite complex with layers … Continue reading →

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Durbanville 2009 Sauv blanc

Posted on October 14, 2010 by John Galea

Stopped by Walkers Fish Market for their free Oyster Thursdays! Vicky and Sylvie the bartenders were taking care of me this evening and recommended this wine. It is pale in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are … Continue reading →

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DE BORTOLI DEEN VAT 10 PINOT NOIR

Posted on October 4, 2010 by John Galea

This wine is ruby red in color, varietal for a Pinot Noir. On the nose are the usual black fruits and some rustic bouquets again varietal for a Pinot Noir. On the mid pallet are the usual earthy notes with … Continue reading →

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