Monthly Archives: January 2016

Aydie l’Origine Madiran 2012

Posted on January 27, 2016 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nice mild nose of black berries. On the mid palate the wine displays nice black berries to match the nose. There’s a hint of alcohol noticeable even on the mid palate. On the medium … Continue reading →

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Castello Monterinaldi Chianti Classico 2010

Posted on January 25, 2016 by John Galea

Light red in color with a nice soft red berry nose and a hint of dried fruits on the nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lovely soft red berries and a hint of dried fruits. … Continue reading →

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2012 Serbal Assemblage

Posted on January 23, 2016 by John Galea

This is a blend of Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab Sauv and Malbec according to the back of the bottle. Exact blend is not mentioned. Nice and dark in color with a nice varietal cab franc nose. I wonder if the … Continue reading →

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Fred Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner 2013

Posted on January 21, 2016 by John Galea

Pale in color with a slightly earthy nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some dry crisp notes along with some nice minerality. There’s a hint of earthy notes to match the nose. It bears some slight resemblance to … Continue reading →

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Sister’s Run Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted on January 16, 2016 by John Galea

Dark color with a nice red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely soft red cherries to match the nose along with some cassis. On the medium length finish he wine displays some nice tannins and acidity. … Continue reading →

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Victor Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted on January 13, 2016 by John Galea

Dark in color with a lovely red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the finish with some lovely red cherry fruits, but hang on this wine lives in it’s finish. On the medium to long finish the … Continue reading →

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Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 2013

Posted on January 10, 2016 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some nice jammy black berries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins along with some … Continue reading →

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2009 Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Reserve Chard

Posted on January 8, 2016 by John Galea

Pale to golden in color. With nice nose although out of the bottle there are some unusual notes. On the mid palate there are some nice mild pear notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice firm … Continue reading →

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2012 Rennie Paradox (Pinot Noir)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by John Galea

Rennie is a virtual winery in Beamsville. The wines are made by Malivoire for Rennie. Garnet in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some firm rustic notes backed immediately by some firm tannins and … Continue reading →

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2012 Small Gully Little Black Book Shiraz

Posted on January 3, 2016 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice blue berry notes along with a hint of oak and some licorice. On the medium length finish the wine displays some smooth tannins and … Continue reading →

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Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted on January 1, 2016 by John Galea

On behalf of CWG and I, we want to wish all of our readers a safe, happy and healthy New Year! May the imbibing be forever in your favor 🙂 Pale color with a smooth grassy nose. On the mid … Continue reading →

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