Monthly Archives: March 2013

2012 Kacaba Reserve Riesling and 2012 Kacaba Susan’s Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on March 31, 2013 by John Galea

Happy Easter to one and all from CWG and myself. For our family gathering quiche was on the menu so I selected two wines from our visit to Kacaba’s winery! Bias up front I like my rieslings Dry, not sweet. … Continue reading →

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2011 Kacaba Barrel fermented Chardonnay

Posted on March 30, 2013 by John Galea

I’ve written up a number of Kacaba wine in the past. I love visiting their winery. The wines and the people are so approachable. Every year they are doing better and better with their wines. On this occasion Vadim Chelekhov … Continue reading →

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2010 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir

Posted on March 28, 2013 by John Galea

Those that know me know I don’t rave easily. Not in my nature. Recently Vinexx held their portfolio tasting event at Seasons , a restaurant in Oakville that I’ve been going to for a long time. George and Tammy have … Continue reading →

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PIERRE SPARR RÉSERVE PINOT GRIS 2011

Posted on March 26, 2013 by John Galea

Ok, I will admit up front, I’m not a bit Pinot Gris fan. I find them too bland. This one is slightly golden in color with a mild nose of peach. On the mid pallet the wine has some slightly … Continue reading →

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2011 Vineland Estates Elevation Chardonnay

Posted on March 24, 2013 by John Galea

Golden in color with a nose of apples. On the mid pallet the wine displays some green apple flavors to match the nose. It’s got some minerality and some tartness on the medium length finish. It’s an unoaked chard so … Continue reading →

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Megalomaniac winery visit and 2011 Reserve Riesling

Posted on March 22, 2013 by John Galea

I decided to checkout the Megalomaniac winery this time around, I’ve not been here before. To be honest, the name puts me off. “Mr Howard” as they refer to him in the store use to be a part owner at … Continue reading →

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CLOS DE LOS SIETE 2009

Posted on March 20, 2013 by John Galea

I’ve had this one before and it can be a little inconsistent. Some years it’s fabulous, some years not so much. The 2002 was stellar. 2003 was not great. This year it is a blend of 57% Malbec, 15% Merlot, … Continue reading →

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2011 Vineland Estates Pinot Meunier

Posted on March 18, 2013 by John Galea

Pinot Meunier is a chimeric mutation of Pinot Noir whatever that means. Darker in color than a pinot noir, but not as dark as say a cab sauv. The wine is almost cloudy. On the nose there’s a bit of … Continue reading →

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2010 O’Leary Cab Merlot mini review

Posted on March 16, 2013 by John Galea

Another Mr. Wonderful wine (from Dragons Den). The wine is made for him by Vineland Estates. This is another of these celebrity wines. They put there name on a bottle made by someone else. No idea how much input Kevin … Continue reading →

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MIONETTO PROSECCO D.O.C. TREVISO

Posted on March 13, 2013 by John Galea

A while back a friend of mine Jason introduced me to Prosecco an Italian Sparkling wine. Later another friend Rosanne introduced me to a few new ones. She loves them. So I grabbed this one. There seems to be a … Continue reading →

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2011 Southbrook connect red

Posted on March 11, 2013 by John Galea

I tasted this one at the iYellow Ice wine event and then bought a bottle for a more in depth tasting. Dark in color with nice nose of red berries, even a little dried fruits coming through. Quite nice. On … Continue reading →

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2010 Wolf Blass Yellow label Shiraz

Posted on March 9, 2013 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nose of blueberry and some sweetness. On the mid pallet the wine displays fruity blueberries to match the nose. Straight out of the bottle it displays some acidity but this passes quickly. The wine … Continue reading →

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2011 Unoaked O’Leary chardonnay mini review

Posted on March 6, 2013 by John Galea

A wine from Mr. Wonderful (from Dragons Den), who could ask for more :). Ok bias up front unoaked chards are not to my tastes. Pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet this wine is a … Continue reading →

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QUINTA DA LIXA POUCO COMUM ALVARINHO 2011

Posted on March 4, 2013 by John Galea

A friend of mine Manuel introduced me to Alvarinho a white that more often comes from Spain and now this one from Portugal. Since then I keep an eye open for them. Pale in color with a nice citrusy nose. … Continue reading →

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ASCHERI PISAPOLA BAROLO 2007 mini review

Posted on March 2, 2013 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose of dried fruits. On the Mid pallet are some lovely cherry flavors along with some nice spicy notes. This is a smooth Barolo. On the finish the wine has some nice tannins, and … Continue reading →

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