Monthly Archives: February 2013

2010 Cave Spring Sauv Blanc

Posted on February 27, 2013 by John Galea

I love Sauv Blancs, they are very food friendly. There aren’t a lot of Sauv Blancs from the Niagara Bench area. Pale in color with a mild minerally nose. On the tongue there is a hint of effervescence. On the … Continue reading →

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SOL DE ANDES RESERVA ESPECIAL SYRAH 2008

Posted on February 25, 2013 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a rich nose of red berries, cassis and some earthy notes. On the mid pallet the wine has some deep rich, semi sweet cassis flavors to match the nose. It’s slightly jammy in texture. There’s … Continue reading →

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California wine fair is coming to town!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by John Galea

The California wine fair is coming back to town! With dates in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Halifax. I go to the Toronto event every year and love it. Lots of great wines and good food. The price … Continue reading →

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Foxglove 2010 Chardonnay

Posted on February 23, 2013 by John Galea

Sometimes the write up about a wine is so glowing you just think this is going to be the best wine I’ve ever had at the world’s most reasonable price. I submit this wine as evidence. Page down a bit … Continue reading →

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BODEGAS BALBÁS ARDAL CRIANZA 2005

Posted on February 21, 2013 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice nose of red berries and some wood. On the mid pallet the wine has some lovely red berries to match the nose. This wine lives in the finish. It displays some strong tannins, some … Continue reading →

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2010 Duck Shoot Pinot Noir

Posted on February 19, 2013 by John Galea

Pinot Noir is one of those love em or hate em grapes. Top that off with how varied they can be and it’s challenging. Ontario makes some great Pinot Noirs! I digress. Slightly garnet in color with a mild nose. … Continue reading →

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2008 Ridgepoint Riesling

Posted on February 17, 2013 by John Galea

Back in 2010 I visited the winery and picked up this wine as well as wrote it up. This has become one of my favorite Rieslings. I pulled this one out of the cellar the other day and decided to … Continue reading →

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2011 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay

Posted on February 13, 2013 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild varietal California style Chard nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some varietal chard fruit along with some vanilla backed on the medium length finish with some minerality. The wine has a thicker … Continue reading →

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2011 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay

Posted on February 10, 2013 by John Galea

I loved the 2010 vintage of this wine so I was looking forward to the 2011! With the loss of one of my favorite Niagara chards the 2008 Hidden Bench Felseck Block , the 2009 is not my style, I … Continue reading →

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ROCHE DE BELLENE VIEILLES VIGNES BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2010

Posted on February 8, 2013 by John Galea

Pale in color with a varietal chard nose along with some flint coming through. On the mid pallet there’s some creamyness, some butteryness and a little vanilla coming through. There’s also some minerality present. The wine is on the lighter … Continue reading →

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2010 Le Roselle Ripasso.

Posted on February 6, 2013 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries and some wood. On the mid pallet the has some nice red berries but on the milder side. On the finish the wine has solid firm tannins, firm acidity and … Continue reading →

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SILENI CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012

Posted on February 2, 2013 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild nose of green grass. On the mid pallet the wine matches the nose with some mild green flavors and some acidity. The finish is on the lighter side of medium with acidity lingering. It’s … Continue reading →

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