Monthly Archives: September 2018

Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted on September 20, 2018 by John Galea

I last tasted the 2014 vintage of this wine and loved it, it was my favorite wine of last year’s Chilean wine fest … Well it’s back! One can never assume that a follow on vintage will be able to … Continue reading →

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2016 Crew Merlot

Posted on September 16, 2018 by John Galea

Back in 2012 I had the chance to try the 2008 vintage of this wine at a wine show and was impressed. Being a mini review I looked forward to trying a bottle with food. Well it came up on … Continue reading →

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Castelli del Grevepesa Castelgreve Chianti Classico 2016

Posted on September 14, 2018 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely dark cherries. On the medium length finish the wine is nice and dry with smooth tannins and some nice oaky notes. This is … Continue reading →

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Rustenberg Chardonnay 2016

Posted on September 10, 2018 by John Galea

Slightly golden in color with a nice varietal apple/pear nose. On the mid palate this is a smooth well made chard, with apple and pear to match the nose. The wine is more of a gently oaked style with some … Continue reading →

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2014 Stratus Kabang Red

Posted on September 7, 2018 by John Galea

Kabang is a restaurant only brand for Stratus. We found it at the Keg, and decided to take a flyer on it … the price was quite reasonable. On the nose the wine displays some mild cherries … On the … Continue reading →

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Rustenberg RM Nicholson 2016

Posted on September 2, 2018 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine is dominated by the flavors of the shiraz, black berries and almost blue berries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth … Continue reading →

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