Monthly Archives: February 2014

J. Lohr Seven Oaks 2011 Cab

Posted on February 28, 2014 by John Galea

I like a lot of the wines coming out of J. Lohr. Great value for money. This wine is dark in color with a mild nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some black cherries to … Continue reading →

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2011 RODNEY STRONG ESTATE PINOT NOIR

Posted on February 26, 2014 by John Galea

Garnet in color with a nose of red berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays strawberries and some rustic notes. On the lighter side of medium in length on the finish there are some tannins to round out the … Continue reading →

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CASTELLO DI NEIVE BARBARESCO 2004

Posted on February 24, 2014 by John Galea

This wine is one of my favs. It’s a go to wine for me. Barbaresco’s in case your not aware is made from the same Nebbiolo grape as the mighty Barolo. I consider them a cheap man’s Barolo. They tend … Continue reading →

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2012 Orpailleur Classique (white)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by John Galea

Another of the wines from the Quebec region. I first encountered the Seyval (white) grape, another of the hearty breeds made for extreme climates, in Prince Edward county at Waupous. Waupous by the way is one of my favorite wineries … Continue reading →

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CHÂTEAU CLÉMENT SAINT-JEAN 2010

Posted on February 19, 2014 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays dark berries to match the nose. ON the medium length finish the wine displays some nice complexity and some nice dryness along with some … Continue reading →

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Orpailleur Rouge 2010

Posted on February 17, 2014 by John Galea

We went snowboarding at Mont Sutton and saw a bunch of winery signs so decided to dip in and check out wine from the region. Quebec does not export much (if any) of it’s wine to Ontario so I had … Continue reading →

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SEVEN FALLS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010

Posted on February 15, 2014 by John Galea

I enjoy Washington State wines. Dark in color with a nice nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays dark cherries to match the nose, backed immediately by some harsh notes. I’m not even sure what I … Continue reading →

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2009 Ironstone Merlot

Posted on February 11, 2014 by John Galea

Dark in color with a lovely nose of plum. On the mid pallet this is a lovely fruit forward Merlot with lots of plum coming through to match the nose. The wine is on the lighter side of medium in … Continue reading →

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2009 Stimson Merlot

Posted on February 9, 2014 by John Galea

Stopped by Spice Route last night for dinner and had this wine. Dark in color with a mild nose of plum. On the mid pallet the wine displays plum to match the nose along with some red cherries. There’s some … Continue reading →

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SISTER’S RUN BETHLEHEM BLOCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely rich black cherries, and even a little blueberries. The wine is one the lighter side of medium in length on the finish … Continue reading →

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2011 Chateau Ste Michelle

Posted on February 5, 2014 by John Galea

I reviewed a number of Chateau Ste Michelle wines and enjoyed them. They are from Washington State. Dark in color lovely rich nose with plum coming through. On mid pallet plums are there but quickly backed by some firm tannins … Continue reading →

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FINCA EL ENCINAL CRIANZA 2010

Posted on February 3, 2014 by John Galea

When a wine gets a rating like this at this price it flies off the shelves. This one is no exception. I’m skeptical at prices like this. On with the lasting. Dark in color with a nice nose of black … Continue reading →

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