Monthly Archives: July 2019

Mimi en Provence Grande Réserve Rosé 2018

Posted on July 29, 2019 by John Galea

Ok, I have to admit it, I’m not a big Rose fan. I’ve tried a lot of them and been thoroughly underwhelmed. Most a fruity with little to no substance. So much so I’d largely given up on them, sadly, … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Chardonnay 2016

Posted on July 22, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice mild apple/pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays all the varietal fruit notes, apple and pear to match the nose. The wine displays little to no creamyness and little to no vanilla. … Continue reading →

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Bodega Fin del Mundo Neuquén Gran Reserva 2015

Posted on July 19, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate at first there’s some nice dark berry fruits that start to come through and then you get whacked almost immediately by firm tannins, edgy acidity, some green … Continue reading →

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Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2017

Posted on July 17, 2019 by John Galea

Pale to slightly golden in color with a nice apple/pear varietal nose … On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lovely elegant pear and apple along with some nice vanilla notes. The wine displays some nice creamy … Continue reading →

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2017 Meiomi Pinot Noir

Posted on July 15, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color wine a mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays more cherry notes than I would expect out of a Pinot. On the medium length finish the wine displays some acidity and tannins. Honestly … Continue reading →

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Castelgreve Riserva Chianti Classico 2013

Posted on July 12, 2019 by John Galea

I last enjoyed the 2016 Chianti Classico from this winery and loved it, so when I saw this one, I figured the Riserva is only going to be better … Oops. Dark in color with a mild red berry nose … Continue reading →

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Snapper Rock Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017

Posted on July 8, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild nose, some stone fruits. On the mid palate the wine displays some soft stone fruits to patch the nose. Some mild peach along with some nice acidity and minerality. On the medium length finish … Continue reading →

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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017

Posted on July 4, 2019 by John Galea

I like my Chenin’s dry rather than sweet. This one caught my eye at 3g/l. Pale in color with a nice mild minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some soft minerality along with a hint of honeysuckle. … Continue reading →

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