Monthly Archives: March 2016

Babich 2014 Sauv Blanc

Posted on March 31, 2016 by John Galea

Another one from the general list. It is pale in color with a crisp nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice mild pink grapefruit notes. On the medium length the grapefruit lingers in the mouth along with … Continue reading →

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2014 Whitehaven Sauv Blanc

Posted on March 29, 2016 by John Galea

Pale in color with nice mild grassy citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine spot on matches the nose with some nice grassy notes along with some nice citrus. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice … Continue reading →

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2009 Simi Cab

Posted on March 27, 2016 by John Galea

Ok, biases up front, I love Cab sauvs, and Napa make some of my favs. I’ve had this one in my cellar since 2013 and decided to crack it and see how it’s keeping. I have another one in the … Continue reading →

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Thirty Bench 2013 Small lot pinot noir mini review

Posted on March 25, 2016 by John Galea

I love travelling down to Niagara, touring the wineries, meeting the enthusiastic people that make up the wine industry. I have to say, Thirty Bench is one of my least favorite. So much so I have skipped them many times. … Continue reading →

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2012 Vineland Estates reserve Chard

Posted on March 22, 2016 by John Galea

Pale to golden in color with a lovely varietal chard nose of apple and pear. On the mid palate the fruit is big with some nice apple and pear to match the nose. On the medium length finish there’s some … Continue reading →

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2013 Vineland Estates Brut Reserve mini review

Posted on March 20, 2016 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice crisp nose. On the mid palate the wine is a nice crisp dry bubbly. Lovely citrus notes. The bubbles are nice and fine. The medium length finish has some nice acidity. This is a … Continue reading →

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Thirty Bench 2013 Small Lot Chardonnay Mini review

Posted on March 18, 2016 by John Galea

Pale in color with a lovely varietal nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some lovely varietal apple/pear coming through. Beautiful fruit! On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice butter and vanilla. The … Continue reading →

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Château Pierre de Montignac 2009

Posted on March 16, 2016 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild nose. on the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark berries backed by some nice woody notes along with some firm acidity and tannins. There’s a hint of pepper on the finish, some … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 2nd Vintage

Posted on March 13, 2016 by John Galea

Dark in color with mild nose of black berries. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some lovely rich black berries and a hint of sweetness. On the medium length finish the wine displays some smoky notes, … Continue reading →

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Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée 2012 mini review

Posted on March 11, 2016 by John Galea

Dark color with a nice smooth red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some bright red cherries to match the nose along with some plum. There’s a hint of sweetness and some dried fruit notes. On the … Continue reading →

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Pennywise Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 mini review

Posted on March 9, 2016 by John Galea

Dark color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice red cherries backed almost immediately by some crisp acidity and mild tannins. The finish is medium in length. The wine might be a bit on … Continue reading →

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2011 Red Stone cab/merlot

Posted on March 7, 2016 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice red/black berry nose along with some dried fruits. On the mid palate the wine displays some firm black cherry notes backed almost immediately by some some firm acidity, tannins and dryness. The cab franc … Continue reading →

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2014 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on March 4, 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 crisp acidity. This is a smooth lighter … Continue reading →

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Terra d’Uro Finca La Rana Toro 2011

Posted on March 1, 2016 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lots of rich dark berries hitting you boldly. This is a bigger wine for sure. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading →

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