Monthly Archives: December 2017

2014 Thirty Bench Small lot Pinot noir

Posted on December 28, 2017 by John Galea

I was wandering out of Longos and went into the Wine shop … this wine was there, and was mislabelled as $24.20 a bottle instead of the usual $36 so I pounced. Garnet in color with mild nose. On the … Continue reading →

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2015 Albert Bichot Bourgogne Pinot Noir AOC

Posted on December 26, 2017 by John Galea

I was walking through the general list and was looking for a pinot I could pair with salmon and this one jumped up at me. I took a flyer without research and grabbed it. Garnet in color with a mild … Continue reading →

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2015 Peppoli Chianti Classico

Posted on December 24, 2017 by John Galea

I last reviewed the 2014 vintage of this wine and enjoyed it. Not all wineries can make consistent wine, so I like to follow up reviews when the next vintage is release. This particular wine has been a Vintage essential … Continue reading →

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Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2015 mini review

Posted on December 21, 2017 by John Galea

Dark in color with a smokey/oakey nose along with some dark berries. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark berries to match the nose, black cherries and some dried fruits. On the medium length finish, where this … Continue reading →

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2011 13th St Essence Pinot Noir (mini review)

Posted on December 19, 2017 by John Galea

I love Pinots, so food friendly. A perfect compliment to poultry like turkey we so often end up eating at holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving! And Ontario make some excellent ones! This wine is garnet in color with a lovely … Continue reading →

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Beau’s New Lang Sang – Holiday Drinks to Try

Posted on December 17, 2017 by CanadianWineGuy

Wait, what? Beer? With the 2017 holidays upon us, we will try and get 5-6 posts up of interesting things to look for when you go to the liquor store this festive season. Often times we get emails asking for … Continue reading →

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2016 Yalumba Coonawarra Cab (mini review)

Posted on December 13, 2017 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some subtle back cherries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice dryness and complexity. … Continue reading →

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Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 8, 2017 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a lovely dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine spot on matches the nose with lovely dark berries and cassis coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely velvety … Continue reading →

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Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (mini review)

Posted on December 6, 2017 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice grassy/grape fruit nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild grassy notes to match the nose. This is definitely a softer sauv blanc, one could even say more elegant. On the medium … Continue reading →

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Argiano Non Confunditur 2014 (mini review)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by John Galea

Dark in color with a smokey/oaky nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely rich black fruits. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely dryness and mild acidity. This is a very good wine, and … Continue reading →

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2016 Ruffino Chianti

Posted on December 1, 2017 by John Galea

I enjoy Chiantis, they are perfect for things like red sauce based pastas, and I use them both to marinate as well as to serve with the rabbit stew I make. Dark in color with a nice soft red berry … Continue reading →

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