Monthly Archives: June 2012

2001 Lodge Hill Shiraz

Posted on June 30, 2012 by John Galea

I’ve had this one in the cellar August 2004. The write I had said drink now through 2012. Proper record keeping and cellar management are key to not missing the wine before it’s peak! If you need help with your … Continue reading →

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2009 Rosehall Run Chard Cuvee County mini review

Posted on June 23, 2012 by John Galea

Another one I tasted this one at the Toronto Wine and Spirits festival. This wine is made from county fruit. If you are tasting Prince Edward County wines you have to ask. They sometimes bring in fruit from Niagara to … Continue reading →

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SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE CHARDONNAY 2010 mini review

Posted on June 19, 2012 by John Galea

When I’ve traveled down to Niagara I have spent a lot more time in the bench area near Beamsville. So I don’t know the Niagara on the Lake area (where this wine is from) very well. The tastings I have … Continue reading →

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Toronto Wine and Spirits event

Posted on June 15, 2012 by John Galea

I attended the Toronto Wine and Spirit event last night. They are holding it at Sugar Beach at the corner of Jarvis and Queens Quay. It’s $30 to get in (which includes 5 tasting tickets) and then you pay for … Continue reading →

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2006 Kendal Jackson Chardonnay

Posted on June 15, 2012 by John Galea

Back in 2008 I decided to try a little experiment. I put away a couple California style chards to test aging. I got the idea from a Global Wine Tour’s tasting event where they featured an aged Chard. Something I … Continue reading →

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C.H. BERRES ÜRZIGER WÜRZGARTEN RIESLING KABINETT 2008

Posted on June 13, 2012 by John Galea

Trying a new wine is exciting. Having no idea what to expect … I approached this wine that way. A 90 rated Riesling Kabinett caught my eye. I prefer my Riesling dry (rather than sweet), and Kabinetts are usually that. … Continue reading →

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Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Posted on June 10, 2012 by John Galea

We stopped by Spice Route, one of my favorite restaurants, and had this one for dinner. It’s pale in color with a lovely nice nose of green grass. On the mid pallet this is lovely grassy sauv blanc. The finish … Continue reading →

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ÁLVARO PALACIOS 2010 Petalos del Bierzo

Posted on June 7, 2012 by John Galea

Another wine from the WineAlign Spanish wine tasting at the Spoke club featuring wines from ÁLVARO PALACIOS. The event was run by David Lawrson and featured the wine maker, Alvaro Palacios, sharing his passion with wine making! Woodman Wines and … Continue reading →

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2011 Trius Sauv Blanc

Posted on June 5, 2012 by John Galea

As regular readers of my posts know I am a lover of Sauv Blancs. Good ones are tremendously food friendly, versatile wines. If a white is called for more often than not I reach for a Sauv Blanc! The 2008 … Continue reading →

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2009 St Francis Chardonnay

Posted on June 1, 2012 by John Galea

We had this one as the reception wine at the Society for American Wines George Restaurant tasting! Golden in color with a lovely rich chard nose. Some nice butterscotch. On the mid pallet this wine has lovely varietal California style … Continue reading →

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