Monthly Archives: December 2018

2017 G. Marquis Chard

Posted on December 22, 2018 by John Galea

I’ve previously reviewed both the 2014 and 2016 vintages of this wine and been impressed. I was grabbing the pinot so grabbed the chard at the same time. Slightly golden in color with a nice apple/pear nose. On the mid … Continue reading →

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2015 Buried Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 20, 2018 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some vibrant cherries to match the nose along with some mocha. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins and acidity … Continue reading →

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Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner 2016

Posted on December 17, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice crisp minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp dry honeysuckle notes. This reminds me a lot of a crisp dry Riesling. On the medium length finish the wine displays … Continue reading →

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Feudo Montoni Lagnusa Nero D’Avola 2015

Posted on December 11, 2018 by John Galea

I had this one recommended to me by a colleague … Thanks Semion! I don’t know the Nero D’Avola grape well so had no idea what to expect. Inky dark in color with a mild black berry nose. On the … Continue reading →

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2016 G. Marquis Pinot Noir

Posted on December 8, 2018 by John Galea

I’ve had this wine for a couple of vintages now and been impressed with it, quite good, I last wrote up the 2014 vintage. It’s made by Magnotta and G. Marquis is a premium label for them. Garnet in color … Continue reading →

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Sutherland Pinot Noir 2015

Posted on December 6, 2018 by John Galea

Garnet in color with a strawberry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays strawberries to match the nose. On the lighter side of medium length in finish the wine displays some gentle tannins and acidity along with some mocha … Continue reading →

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Pazo das Bruxas Albariño 2016

Posted on December 1, 2018 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice crisp nose with some nice citrus coming through. On the mid palate it matches the nose with nice crisp dry minerality along with some nice lime notes. On the medium length in finish the … Continue reading →

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