Monthly Archives: June 2014

2012 The Show Malbec

Posted on June 30, 2014 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some black berries to match the nose backed quickly by some firm acidity and tannins. The wine is medium in length on the … Continue reading →

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Chaoteau La Gorce 2005 AOC Medoc

Posted on June 28, 2014 by John Galea

I bought this one back in 2009. Dark in color with a lovely inviting nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays black cherries to match the nose. The wine has some lovely chocolate notes. The wine … Continue reading →

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2010 Mirassou Pinot noir

Posted on June 25, 2014 by John Galea

Garnet in color with a nose of red berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some strawberry and raspberry to match the nose. The wine is one the lighter side of medium in length on the finish with some … Continue reading →

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HASELGROVE FIRST CUT SHIRAZ 2010

Posted on June 23, 2014 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet this wine is sweet with lots of black berries coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some mild tannins and acidity. This is definitely a fruit … Continue reading →

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2004 Ojai Vineyard “Bien Nacido” Syrah

Posted on June 21, 2014 by CanadianWineGuy

Anyone who travels through San Francisco airport (SFO) and has 30 minutes to kill has probably perused one of the wine stores that dot themselves throughout. This bottle was purchased on one of those days back in March of 2010. … Continue reading →

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Robert Biale 2012 Founders Farmers Zinfandel mini review

Posted on June 19, 2014 by John Galea

This wine comes from older vineyards in small lots, 400-500 cases. It’s a field blend of 10-12 different vines. It’s milder on the nose with some light red berries along with some wood coming through. On the mid pallet this … Continue reading →

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CAVE DU HAUT-POITOU VALLÉE LOIRE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012 mini review

Posted on June 17, 2014 by John Galea

Pale in color with a lovely grassy nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays green notes to match the nose along with some strong dominant grapefruit notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely long mouth … Continue reading →

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Robert Biale 2012 Rocky Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel mini review

Posted on June 15, 2014 by John Galea

It’s always a thrill to hear a winemaker speak about the passion they have for making wine. And often this has been a passion that has been in the family for generations. When Barrel Select invited me to meet and … Continue reading →

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2010 Stratus Malbec

Posted on June 13, 2014 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nice nose of black berries consistent with a Malbec along with some oak. On the mid pallet the wine is a fruit forward Malbec displaying some lovely rich black berries to match the nose. … Continue reading →

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2011 Protea Reserve mini review

Posted on June 11, 2014 by John Galea

This wine is a Cab sauv/Shiraz/Merlot. Dark in color with a lovely nose of red berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays loads of red berries. This is a nice fruit forward wine. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading →

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KILIKANOON KILLERMAN’S RUN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012

Posted on June 9, 2014 by John Galea

Dark in color that right off first opening the wine jumps out with lots of cherries and red berries on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine matches the nose with cherries and lots of red fruits. On the … Continue reading →

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2000 Chapoutier ‘La Bernardine’

Posted on June 7, 2014 by CanadianWineGuy

A fast note about a great wine. I do love Chateauneuf-du-Papes, southern Rhone is an amazing region, and not just for their wines. This mature vintage is both balanced and engaging, leaving you wanting more. A fantastic wine solo or … Continue reading →

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2009 Vineland Estates Semi dry riesling

Posted on June 6, 2014 by John Galea

Bias up front I like my rieslings dry. So when I saw this one as Semi dry (it was a gift) I was not anxious to try it. Pale in color with a nose of honeysuckle. On the mid pallet … Continue reading →

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2012 MONTALTO NERO D’AVOLA CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Posted on June 4, 2014 by John Galea

Dark color with a nice nose of red berries. Nice varietal red cherries on the mid pallet, quite fruity, with the cab shining through. On the medium finish the wine displays some nice dryness. I would give it an 88. … Continue reading →

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2009 MUMM CUVEE NAPA BRUT PRESTIGE

Posted on June 1, 2014 by John Galea

Pale in color with a lovely nose of citrus and minerality. On the mid pallet this is a crisp dry champagne style bubbly. The bubbles are nice and fine. The wine is medium in length with the citrus notes lingering … Continue reading →

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