Monthly Archives: August 2018

Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted on August 31, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some lovely crisp, dry minerality to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine is super dry with some nice … Continue reading →

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Arboleda Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted on August 29, 2018 by John Galea

I last reviewed the 2014 and was thoroughly impressed, actually I would put it amongst the best Chilean cabs … This one is nice and dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. The mid palate spot on matches … Continue reading →

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Esterházy Galántha Grüner Veltliner 2017

Posted on August 26, 2018 by John Galea

I love Grüners, they are nice crisp, dry and food friendly. We don’t get a lot here in Ontario … This one is pale in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate right out of the fridge … Continue reading →

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2016 Closson chase Vineyard chard

Posted on August 22, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild varietal nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely vibrant apple and pear to match the nose. The fruit is really quite expressive without being a friot bomb. On the medium length … Continue reading →

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CUNE Crianza 2014

Posted on August 19, 2018 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine seems a little watery in texture along with some nice cherry notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some soft tannins and acidity. … Continue reading →

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2015 Beringer Napa Valley Chard (mini review)

Posted on August 16, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice apple/pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely varietal, bold fruit, apple and pear to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth acidity, nice … Continue reading →

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2015 Sumac Ridge Cab/Merlot

Posted on August 14, 2018 by John Galea

I had the pleasure of spending some time in Alberta recently and it’s proximity to BC means you get some of the Okanagan wines we rarely see in Ontario. I’ve had Sumac ridge wines before and been impressed so I … Continue reading →

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