Monthly Archives: September 2019

2017 Willm Réserve Riesling

Posted on September 30, 2019 by John Galea

It’s always a good place to put one’s biases up front … I don’t like sweet wines. Sadly, a lot of Riesling’s from many places fall into this category, resulting in me going largely off Reisling. Greg, a friend at … Continue reading →

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Voyager Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2016

Posted on September 28, 2019 by John Galea

Pale in color with a slightly smoky nose along with some citrus notes. I don’t get any floral notes one would expect from the semillon. As it turns out, this wine has been aged in oak for 2 months. On … Continue reading →

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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2017

Posted on September 25, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color with a dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark plums. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins and acidity. This particular gamay is not as temperature … Continue reading →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Rosé 2018

Posted on September 23, 2019 by John Galea

Strawberry in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice lively acidity, some tart rhubarb like notes, along with some mild citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice palate … Continue reading →

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Southbrook Triomphe Organic Cabernet Franc Rosé 2018

Posted on September 20, 2019 by John Galea

Salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp minerality, some citrus and zest notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays crisp palate coating acidity. There’s a hint of tartness … Continue reading →

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Cave du Château de Chénas Moulin-à-Vent 2016

Posted on September 16, 2019 by John Galea

I’ve been continuing my exploration of Gamays from France and continue to be converted … LCBO stores sometimes put wines on sale that haven’t moved, this one was at my local store for $14, from an original $19.95, so a … Continue reading →

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Kir-Yianni Akakies Xinomavro Rosé 2018

Posted on September 14, 2019 by John Galea

I’ve been on a bit of journey on Roses lately so when I saw this one I trundled off and found one … it was a bit of a quest 🙂 Strawberry in color with a mild soft red berry … Continue reading →

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Ravanal Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted on September 10, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice cab nose, nice cherry notes. On the mid palate the wine displays varietal, bold dark cherries coming through. Quite vibrant. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant acidity and good … Continue reading →

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Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Franc 2016

Posted on September 6, 2019 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth dark cherries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth acidity and tannins. Without … Continue reading →

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Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2018

Posted on September 4, 2019 by John Galea

Continuing my exploration of French Roses … Strawberry in color with a nose of pure strawberries. On the mid palate, you guessed it, strawberries! On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity, super dry. Not a bad … Continue reading →

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