Monthly Archives: January 2018

2016 Arterra Chard

Posted on January 30, 2018 by John Galea

I read about this one in the Toronto Star and they were raving about it so I thought I would give it a try. This wine took a bit of digging to find out the details of. It’s a new … Continue reading →

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Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2015

Posted on January 28, 2018 by John Galea

My regular readers know I’ve been exploring greek wines recently after I was blown away by a Ki-Yianni Diaporos. This particular one is garnet in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine has an interesting almost … Continue reading →

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McManis Chardonnay 2016

Posted on January 26, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild varietal nose with apple and pear coming through. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with nice apple and pear notes. The fruit is quite vibrant. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading →

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Chanson Réserve du Bastion Pinot Noir 2014

Posted on January 21, 2018 by John Galea

This is another in the new wave of clearly labelled (albeit blandly labelled) French wines with the grape clearly lablled. It’s an AOC. Garnet in color with a nice rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely … Continue reading →

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Ca’ Momi Merlot 2015

Posted on January 18, 2018 by John Galea

Dark in color with a a mild cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some rich bold cherry notes. This wine’s fruit intensity is over the top. On the medium length finish the wine displays some mild pepper … Continue reading →

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Tussock Jumper Chenin Blanc 2017

Posted on January 16, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with loads of crisp dry minerality coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice lively acidity and maybe some citrus … Continue reading →

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2015 Kir Yianni Paranga Red Vdp Macedonia

Posted on January 13, 2018 by John Galea

This is another of the Greek wines, I chose this one again because of the grape. The wine is Merlot (50%), Xinomavro (25%), Syrah (25%). Inky dark in color with nice mild black berry and wood nose. On the mid … Continue reading →

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2016 Lakeview Cellars Vidal Icewine

Posted on January 11, 2018 by CanadianWineGuy

Oh Icewine, how you are amazing in your velvety structure and and sweetness. Shame I became a type-1 diabetic this past year and have tried to avoid all things sugary, but Icewine gets a special treatment. This special nectar is … Continue reading →

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Perlage Pinot Grigio 2016

Posted on January 11, 2018 by John Galea

The LCBO release before Christmas is packed with expensive wines for gifts. Not a release to look for bargains. The release just after Christmas, this one in fact, is called a value release when you realize your credit cards are … Continue reading →

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Tsantali Reserve Rapsani 2013

Posted on January 8, 2018 by John Galea

I recognized the Xinomavro grape from a previous Greek red I loved. Dark in color with a mild black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lovely black cherries coming through. On the medium length … Continue reading →

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2016 Trius Barrel fermented chard

Posted on January 5, 2018 by John Galea

Pale to golden in color with a nice apple/pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice pear and apple to match the nose along with some slightly smokey and some mild flint coming. I have to say … Continue reading →

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2015 Indomita Zardoz cab (mini review)

Posted on January 2, 2018 by John Galea

Another one from the Chilean wine fest … Dark in color with a nice cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with bold, rich cherries coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some … Continue reading →

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