Monthly Archives: May 2011

2007 Hidden Bench Chard

Posted on May 28, 2011 by John Galea

I previously review my visit to the winery and was impressed. When I was over in the LCBO I saw this one and grabbed it. To be honest I thought at the time I was grabbing the one I tasted. … Continue reading →

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DEVIL’S LAIR FIFTH LEG SEMILLON SAUV BLANC

Posted on May 27, 2011 by John Galea

Fifth Leg recently had a launch party here in Toronto so I stopped by. This wine is pale in color with a grassy nose. Surprisingly the Semillon was unnoticeable in the bouquet. On the mid pallet the wine is smack … Continue reading →

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Kacaba 2007 Reserve Cab Frank Mini review

Posted on May 26, 2011 by John Galea

I tasted this wine at the Salut wine event at the brickworks. This wine is dark in color with loads of dark berries coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet this wine unfolds in the mouth with tons … Continue reading →

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Vineland Estates 2009 Pinot Meunier

Posted on May 24, 2011 by John Galea

I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. I had not heard of the Meunier so I was interested to try it. Garnet in color with a nose very similar to pinot noir with some rustic notes coming through … Continue reading →

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2007 Reif Estate Riesling

Posted on May 22, 2011 by John Galea

Pale in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine is slightly sweet, very varietal. The finish is on the lighter side and does not linger. This is a mild riesling. Not a lot going on but … Continue reading →

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Kacaba 2008 Pinot Noir mini review

Posted on May 19, 2011 by John Galea

I’ve not been to the Kacab winery yet, driven past it a number of times, but got the opportunity to taste their wines at the Salut Wine Festival at the Brickworks. I have to say I was impressed. This wine … Continue reading →

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2007 GABBIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO

Posted on May 16, 2011 by John Galea

I last reviewed the 2008 non Classico version of this wine and quite enjoyed it. I figured the Classico ought to be even better … Dark in color mild on the nose with some browning near the edges of the … Continue reading →

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2009 Mission Hill Pinot Blanc

Posted on May 12, 2011 by John Galea

I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. The wine is pale in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some slight mineral tastes along with a bit of citrus. It is slightly tart on the … Continue reading →

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Rosewood Estates 2008 Pinot Noir

Posted on May 9, 2011 by John Galea

I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. Ruby in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some dill along with some sour cherries. On the finish the wine is quite tart and builds … Continue reading →

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2008 Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 5, 2011 by John Galea

This wine is dark in color with lots of black berries and some oak coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet this wine is dominated by classic cab sauv flavors, deep rich cherries, some oak and big and … Continue reading →

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2006 Ballast Stone Merlot

Posted on May 3, 2011 by John Galea

I’ve had this one in the collection for a while now. Dark in color, starting to discolor slightly around the edges of the wine. Showing it’s age a bit. On the nose are lovely varietal plums coming through. On the … Continue reading →

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2009 Beringers Founders Estate Chardonnay

Posted on May 2, 2011 by John Galea

The wine is pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet this wine is a smack on varietal California style chard. Some lovely vanilla, some caramel, some nice apple, and some oak coming through. On the medium … Continue reading →

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