Monthly Archives: February 2016

2014 Inniskillin Niagara Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on February 26, 2016 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some lovely citrus notes, and pink grapefruit coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely fresh acidity. A … Continue reading →

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Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Cabernet/Malbec/Merlot 2012

Posted on February 22, 2016 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nice nose of black berries. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some lovely dark berries coming through along with some mocha notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading →

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2011 13th St cab/merlot

Posted on February 18, 2016 by John Galea

Dark color with a mild nose of dark berries. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark berries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice firm tannins some noticeable acidity and … Continue reading →

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Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni

Posted on February 16, 2016 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nice nose of red berries and dried fruits. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with soft red berries and some nice dried fruits. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading →

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2015 Mulderbosch Chenin blanc

Posted on February 14, 2016 by John Galea

I last reviewed the 2014 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. This one is pale in color with a nice crisp dry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some very nice crisp dry notes to match the … Continue reading →

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2013 Cave Springs Sauv Blanc

Posted on February 10, 2016 by John Galea

I love Sauv blancs, they are so versatile and food friendly. There flavors are all over the map from mild to wild. Niagara has been making some good ones recently. This one is pale in color with a mild nose. … Continue reading →

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2012 Vineland estates Reserve cab franc

Posted on February 7, 2016 by John Galea

We travel down to Niagara frequently. The experience in the Niagara’s winery’s is awesome. The people, the wine, the food, the Inns are all an amazing way to spend time (oh and some money :)). Vineland estates has one of … Continue reading →

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2012 Chateau des Charmes Cab Franc

Posted on February 5, 2016 by John Galea

Niagara make some great Cab Francs. The ones from Niagara on the lake (which this is) tend to be softer than those from the Escarpment. This one has lovely dark cherry on the nose. On the mid palate this displays … Continue reading →

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2015 Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc

Posted on February 3, 2016 by John Galea

Pale color with a mild grassy nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth grassy notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth crisp acidity. This is a nice … Continue reading →

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2014 Wakefield Chardonnay

Posted on February 1, 2016 by John Galea

I last wrote up the 2013 Vintage of this wine and loved it. This one is slightly golden in color with a mild varietal nose with nice apple/pear coming through. We originally sampled it out of the fridge and it … Continue reading →

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