Monthly Archives: February 2018

Ardal Crianza 2013

Posted on February 28, 2018 by John Galea

I’ve had this one before and been impressed, so when I saw it on the recent release I grabbed it. Inky dark in color with a mild nose. About the only thing about this wine that is mild. On the … Continue reading →

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2017 Stoneleigh Sauv blanc

Posted on February 22, 2018 by John Galea

Stoneleigh Sauv Blanc has been a stable performer for quite a while. This is my first of the 2017 vintage. Pale in color with a pink grapefruit nose. This was super obvious right off the bat. On the mid palate … Continue reading →

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2015 Chloe Chardonnay

Posted on February 19, 2018 by John Galea

This is a general list wine. Pale in color with nice varietal nose with apple and pear coming through. On the mid palate the wine displays spot on varietal notes with apple and pear being dominant. The fruit it quite … Continue reading →

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Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Grom 2013

Posted on February 16, 2018 by John Galea

Another one from the Riccardo Ricci Curbastro tasting. This one is 30% Cab Franc, 12% Carménère 20% Cab sauv, 28% Merlot and 10% Barbera. I have to admit I had not heard of Carménère growing in Italy. And I had … Continue reading →

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2016 Tinhorn Chardonnay

Posted on February 12, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild nose of apple and pear. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some nice vibrant fruit, apple and pear coming through, whacked almost immediately by some strong pepper and spicy notes. … Continue reading →

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Franciacorta Ricci Curbastro NV Brut

Posted on February 8, 2018 by John Galea

I had the pleasure of listening to Riccardo Ricci Curbastro speak at a recent IEEM event where we got to taste this wine while learning about the Italian wine scene. As you probably know, a sparkling can not be called … Continue reading →

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Murphy-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted on February 5, 2018 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some cherry notes along with some noticeable green pepper notes. I'm not sure if the wine is simply to young or what. I've had this … Continue reading →

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Grati Chianti 2016

Posted on February 1, 2018 by John Galea

Slightly garnet in color with a nice mild nose of dried fruits. On the mid palate the wine delivers a lovely fruit forward chianti, showing lovely soft red fruits. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity … Continue reading →

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