Monthly Archives: November 2012

Smoking Loon old Vines Zinfandel mini review

Posted on November 30, 2012 by John Galea

Smoking Loon Cab use to be one of my favs but the latest year is no where near as good. I tasted this one at the Toronto Food and Wine show but unfortunately did not take note of the year … Continue reading →

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2010 Whimsy Cab Sauv Lot “I”

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John Galea

Another one from the Trialto tasting of Southbrook Whimsy! wines. Dark in color with a mild nose with some menthol coming through as well as some red berries. On the mid pallet there are some nice red berries with sugar … Continue reading →

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SEBASTIANI CHARDONNAY 2010 mini review

Posted on November 24, 2012 by John Galea

Another one from the Toronto Gourmet Food and wine show. Pale in color with mild varietal nose. On the mid pallet this is a smooth lighter varietal chard with some nice dryness on the finish and some vanilla. I would … Continue reading →

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2010 Southbrook Whimsy! Chardonnay Lot 20

Posted on November 22, 2012 by John Galea

I tasted this one at the Trialto tasting of Southbrook Whimsy! wines. Bill Redelmeir (the owner), Brian Hamilton (the winemaker), Reagan Kapach (the assistant winemaker) and Ann Sperling (Director of Winemaking and Viticulture) from Southbrook came to Toronto for the … Continue reading →

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SMALL GULLY THE FORMULA ROBERT’S SHIRAZ 2007

Posted on November 20, 2012 by John Galea

I tasted this one at the Toronto Food and wine show. Dark in color with nose of dark berries and some oak. On the mid pallet this is a deep rich fruit forward shiraz with lovely blue berries coming through … Continue reading →

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CARMIM REGUENGOS RESERVA 2008

Posted on November 18, 2012 by John Galea

I bought this one on the recommendation of my local wine product specialist Nick. Dark in color with a mild nose. About the only thing about this wine that is mild. On the mid pallet this wine displays some nice … Continue reading →

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Colchester Ridge Crew 2008 Merlot mini review

Posted on November 16, 2012 by John Galea

I tasted this one at the LCBO taste Ontario event. This is a winery located in Lake Erie North Shore. An area on Ontario wine making I’ve yet to explore! Dark in color with a bit of an odd nose. … Continue reading →

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2008 Senda 66 Tempranillo

Posted on November 13, 2012 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some rich jammie black berries to match the nose. Blueberries comes through. On the finish the wine displays some firm acidity and some … Continue reading →

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Rivera Cappellaccio Riserva Aglianico 2005

Posted on November 11, 2012 by John Galea

Dark in color with a classic deep Italian nose of red berries. On the mid pallet on first opening this wine displays some strong acidity and some noticeable alcohol. This fades relatively quickly with some in glass breathing. 1/2 hour … Continue reading →

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2011 Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio

Posted on November 9, 2012 by John Galea

I tasted this one at a tasting Vinexx had. I don’t usually like Pinot Grigios. I generally find them light summer sippers with little to no finish or body. This one is pale in color with a mild nose. On … Continue reading →

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ANGELS GATE MOUNTAINVIEW MERLOT 2010

Posted on November 7, 2012 by John Galea

Light in color with a lovely inviting nose of light plums and some oak. On the mid pallet there are some light plums to match the nose along with some bright acidity. There are some mild cab like flavors as … Continue reading →

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2009 Incrocio Manzoni 2.15 Az Agr Conte Collato

Posted on November 5, 2012 by John Galea

I encountered this one at an tasting at Jam Cafe. Incrocio Manzoni is an obscure grape. This one is a cross of Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) and Cabernet Sauvignon. The event was filled with this kind of unusual varietal … Continue reading →

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CHÂTEAU LESTRUELLE 2009

Posted on November 3, 2012 by John Galea

This was on the Oct 26th release and caught my eye as a reasonably priced bordeaux with a good rating. Dark in color with a lighter nose of reddish to black berries and some oak. On the mid pallet this … Continue reading →

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STADT KREMS GRÜNER VELTLINER 2011

Posted on November 1, 2012 by John Galea

I first encountered Grüner Veltliner a while back and was impressed so when I saw one on this months release I had to jump at it. Especially given the price! Wikipedia says it “is a variety of white wine grape … Continue reading →

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