Monthly Archives: May 2013

DOG POINT VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012

Posted on May 31, 2013 by John Galea

Very pale in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid pallet the wine is dominated by some strong grapefruit flavors. The wine has a long finish with some nice mouth grip! This is a big, boisterous Sauv blanc. … Continue reading →

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2011 TOMMASI RIPASSO IL SESTANTE

Posted on May 29, 2013 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose of some red and dried fruits. On the mid pallet this is a bigger wine as some Ripassos are. Lots of red berries, some chocolate and some dried fruits. On the medium length … Continue reading →

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2008 Dry creek Cabernet Sauvignon mini review

Posted on May 27, 2013 by John Galea

I last had the 2007 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. This one is dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely red berries consistent with a California fruit forward cab. … Continue reading →

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Casale Marchese 2011 Frascati Superiore

Posted on May 25, 2013 by John Galea

While in Rome we decided to take a tour out to this winery. The wine is pale in color with a minerally nose. On the mid pallet this is a smooth crisp dry white wine. Some nice citrus notes. On … Continue reading →

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2010 Calamus Cosmic Red

Posted on May 23, 2013 by John Galea

I previously reviewed the 2009 Calamus red and was impressed. The new name doesn’t really grab me, not to mention the price bump to $19.95 from $16.20. What I like about Calamus is simple wines at reasonable prices. Dark in … Continue reading →

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2010 Marsvin Antonin Noir

Posted on May 21, 2013 by John Galea

I have to admit, in spite of being Maltese I had no idea Malta had a wine industry. So when I recently travelled to Malta I had to try them! This one is dark in color with a lovely red … Continue reading →

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2011 Casa Dea Cuvee Sparkling

Posted on May 19, 2013 by John Galea

I’m not a big fan of bubblies but have been exploring Proseccos. They are versatile wines on there own and very food friendly. In my mind anywhere a Sauv Blanc can be paired they go well. This wine reminds me … Continue reading →

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Groth Vineyards Visit

Posted on May 18, 2013 by CanadianWineGuy

Fabulous tasting of reserves, Oakvilles and whites. 2008 & 2009 Reserves are both amazing yet dramatically different. $145 and $125 respectively.

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Posted on May 17, 2013 by John Galea

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2009 Casa Dea Riesling

Posted on May 17, 2013 by John Galea

Another one from the County in the city event. I’ve had this wine for a number of years and enjoy it. Rieslings come in all flavours from sugar water to dry. My preferences lean in the direction of dry rather … Continue reading →

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VINACEOUS RACONTEUR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 mini review

Posted on May 11, 2013 by John Galea

Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Another of my favs of the night. I will have to grab one to do a more thorough tasting. Dark in color with a mild nose, with some herbaceous notes coming through. On … Continue reading →

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2008 Muga Reserva mini review

Posted on May 8, 2013 by John Galea

Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely red berries. This is a nice fruit forward wine. On the finish the wine has some lovely … Continue reading →

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Megalomaniac 2011 Savagnin Blanc

Posted on May 5, 2013 by John Galea

This is a grape I’d never heard of before a Savagnin blanc (no that’s not a typo). Pale in color with a mild nose of minerality as well as some butter. On the mid pallet the wine displays minerality to … Continue reading →

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LI VELI MONTECOCO PRIMITIVO 2009

Posted on May 3, 2013 by John Galea

As you may or may not know primitivo and Zinfandel are the same grape with a different name. Primitivos can be more fruit forward. This one is dark in color with a mild nose of oak and dark berries. On … Continue reading →

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2009 Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir

Posted on May 1, 2013 by John Galea

The Hidden bench 2008 Pinot Noir was one of my favorite Niagara Pinot Noirs. So I popped down to the winery to pick up this years for Christmas presents. Niagara wines can vary quite significantly. Garnet in color with a … Continue reading →

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