Monthly Archives: January 2017

2009 Hidden Bench Felseck vineyard Pinot Noir

Posted on January 31, 2017 by John Galea

I’ve had this one in my cellar for quite a while now and thought it was time to crack it. Couldn’t wait any longer 🙂 Nice garnet in color with a lovely varietal rustic nose along with some typical barnyard, … Continue reading →

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Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel del Monte 2009

Posted on January 28, 2017 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice fruity red berry nose. About the only thing fruity about this wine. On the mid palate the wine displays some red berry notes to match the nose along with some noticeable oak notes. On … Continue reading →

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St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted on January 25, 2017 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely rich dark berries/cherries to match the nose along with some nice oak notes along with some nice mocha. On the medium … Continue reading →

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2012 Château Argadens Bordeaux

Posted on January 22, 2017 by John Galea

I last reviewed the 2011 which I only had a tasting of so I thought I would grab a bottle of it. The wine is a vinatges essential so available in many LCBO web stores. Dark in color with a … Continue reading →

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Bogle Essential Red 2014

Posted on January 19, 2017 by John Galea

This is another excellent red from Bogle. Dark in color with a mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some rich dark cherry fruit. The cab sauv is really coming through. On the medium length finish … Continue reading →

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Château Argadens Bordeaux 2011 mini review

Posted on January 16, 2017 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely rich red berries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm tannins and lively acidity along … Continue reading →

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Calera Mount Harlan 2012 Chardonnay mini review

Posted on January 12, 2017 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice varietal nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely rich varietal fruit, nice apple/pear and vanilla. On the medium length finish the vanilla lives on nicely in the mouth. This is a … Continue reading →

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2014 Stoney Rdige Cab Franc

Posted on January 10, 2017 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild red cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some nice red cherries coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lively acidity along with some smooth … Continue reading →

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14 Hands 2014 Chard

Posted on January 3, 2017 by John Galea

I’ve been on a roll of good chards lately … This is another one. Pale to slightly golden in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely varietal apple and pear. On the medium … Continue reading →

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