Monthly Archives: December 2013

SMALL GULLY THE FORMULA ROBERT’S SHIRAZ 2009

Posted on December 30, 2013 by John Galea

I last blogged about the 2008 vintage of this wine. So when I saw it back on the list I gave it a try. Dark in color with a milder nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine … Continue reading →

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CARPENÈ MALVOLTI CUVÉE BRUT CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John Galea

Seasons greetings from Canadian Wine Guy and myself to you and your family. And to those of you that celebrate it, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. As we head towards New Years people often look towards … Continue reading →

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2011 KILIKANOON KILLERMAN’S RUN SHIRAZ

Posted on December 23, 2013 by John Galea

Dark in color with a lovely nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays rich black berries to match the nose. Some blueberry, not quite jammy but close. This is backed immediately by some firm tannins and … Continue reading →

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2010 Yealands Sauv blanc mini review

Posted on December 21, 2013 by John Galea

Pale in color with a big grassy nose with loads of grapefruit coming through. On the mid pallet the wine matches with nose. This is a bigger Sauv blanc with lots of tart grapefruit notes coming through along with some … Continue reading →

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2012 Coffin Ridge Into the Light white

Posted on December 18, 2013 by John Galea

I last blogged about the Back from the Dead red which I tasted while at the winery. This wine is a blend of Geisenheim, Prarrie Star, Frontenac Gris, Wisconsin’s Elam Swinson, and Ministrel (or at least that was the notes … Continue reading →

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DOWIE DOOLE CHENIN BLANC 2002

Posted on December 16, 2013 by John Galea

When I was in University one of the lessons we were taught is don’t let what you think you know get in the way of what you don’t … With that in mind I was asked to go through my … Continue reading →

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2011 Cannonball Merlot

Posted on December 15, 2013 by John Galea

I last tasted the Cab Sauv as well as the Sauv Blanc from Cannonball so I was anxious to try the Merlot from them that was on the most recent release. I like the label it’s cute. As usual personal … Continue reading →

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2010 Stratus Syrah

Posted on December 13, 2013 by John Galea

Dark in color with a lovely nose of red berries waiting to greet you. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely red berries to match the nose. It’s reasonably complex. On the finish the wine displays a smooth … Continue reading →

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Jargon Pinot Noir

Posted on December 10, 2013 by John Galea

I had this one at Ten Restaurant and wine bar as part of my wine meetup group. I forgot to note the year. Rookie mistake 🙁 Nice garnet in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine … Continue reading →

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2011 Coffin Ridge Back from the Dead Red mini review

Posted on December 8, 2013 by John Galea

I blogged a little bit ago about a visit to Hoity Toity cellars just outside Walkerton. We stopped by Coffin Ridge just outside Collingwood to see what they are up to. I discovered they are doing some similar varietals to … Continue reading →

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2010 Parducci Cab

Posted on December 5, 2013 by John Galea

I last tasted the 2006 Vintage of this wine and enjoyed it so much I bought a case. I had this one at Oliver and Bonacini in Oakville place as part of a Wine Meetup. Dark in color with a … Continue reading →

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