Monthly Archives: August 2019

Westmount Pinot Noir 2015

Posted on August 30, 2019 by John Galea

Nice garnet in color with a soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice vibrant red berries, edgy strawberries and the like. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild pepper, nice tannins and … Continue reading →

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Lakeview Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted on August 26, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant acidity and has some nice mouth grip. Not a bad sauv … Continue reading →

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2018 Muga Rose

Posted on August 23, 2019 by John Galea

I’ve been on a new path of discovery when it comes to Rose, so I thought I’d give this one a try. Quite pale salmon in color with a soft red berry nose. I found this wine VERY temperature sensitive. … Continue reading →

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2017 Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Noir

Posted on August 21, 2019 by John Galea

Soft red berries on the nose, strawberries come to mind, varietal. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely strawberry notes to match the nose along with some nice rustic notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some … Continue reading →

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2016 Burning Kiln Cureman’s Chard

Posted on August 18, 2019 by John Galea

Pale to slightly golden in color with a nice apple/pear nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely, varietal apple and pear to go with the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vanilla … Continue reading →

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Château Briot 2017

Posted on August 15, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a nice bright citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice lime and grapefruit notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice palate coating minerality along with a hint of … Continue reading →

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Château la Tour de l’Évêque Rosé 2018

Posted on August 13, 2019 by John Galea

I’ve been on a bit of an exploration of Southern France Roses lately an saw this one, so bought it on a flyer. Lovely rose in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice … Continue reading →

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Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted on August 10, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely expressive black cherries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays firm peppery notes, tannins and acidity. Even … Continue reading →

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Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2017

Posted on August 8, 2019 by John Galea

Beaujolais as you may or may not know is a Gamay Noir. I have to admit I’ve not been a fan of a number of Ontario Gamays, tough for me to admit 🙂 Beaujolais Nouveau are fruity wines, fermented for … Continue reading →

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2016 Burning Kiln Kiln Hanger

Posted on August 6, 2019 by John Galea

We were in town to visit the Canadian Raptor Conservancy (a kind of Zoo for Raptors) and dropped by here to check them out. We visited, in all, three wineries in the region, and these guys are by far the … Continue reading →

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Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted on August 3, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays a mouth full of pink grapefruit. On the medium length finish the wine displays lovely vibrant acidity with lots of mouth grip. I’d give it an … Continue reading →

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