Monthly Archives: April 2019

Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo 2017

Posted on April 29, 2019 by John Galea

Nebbiolo is the grape used in Barolos and Barbarescos, and when they are simply referred to by the grape as this one is, you can sometimes get some bargains. This one is dark in color with a nice red berry … Continue reading →

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Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted on April 20, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild cherry nose. This wine is of two profiles, with and without food. Without food the wine displays some nice vibrant cherries to match the nose along with some nice mocha notes, and a hint … Continue reading →

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Swartland Winemaker’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2018

Posted on April 17, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a honey suckle nose. On the mid palate the displays some sharp acidity, some smokey/flinty notes and some minerality. This is an odd/funky chenin. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice mouth grip … Continue reading →

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2015 Ménage à Trois Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 13, 2019 by John Galea

I was wandering through my local LCBO and they were sampling this wine, I tried it and liked it enough to buy a bottle. I have to turn my reaction off to the silly name to even consider this wine, … Continue reading →

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2017 Josh Cellars Chardonnay

Posted on April 10, 2019 by John Galea

I was wandering through the LCBO and needed a cold bottle of chard to go with the cod I had planned for the meal and this one was there. Based on the description I grabbed it. Pale to slightly golden … Continue reading →

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Left Field Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2017

Posted on April 8, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild stone fruit nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with nice peach and pear. If your expecting a wimpy pinot gris go elsewhere because on the medium length finish the wine … Continue reading →

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Château de Marsan 2015

Posted on April 5, 2019 by John Galea

I was walking through the LCBO and wanted a hearty red to go with a striploin so I grabbed this one on a whim. Dark in color with a nice red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays … Continue reading →

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2015 Josh Cellars Merlot

Posted on April 2, 2019 by John Galea

We were doing a tasting of the Reserve Cab sauv and noticed it tasted more like a merlot than a cab so decided to give this one a whirl. It’s in the general list, and a LOT cheaper. Dark in … Continue reading →

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