Monthly Archives: November 2021

Marcel Cabelier Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2015

Posted on November 30, 2021 by John Galea

Slightly golden in color with a smokey/flinty nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild apple notes along with smokey/flinty notes to match the nose. There’s also some noticeable woody notes, oak etc. On the medium length finish … Continue reading →

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2020 Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner 13

Posted on November 27, 2021 by John Galea

I love Gruners and pounce on them anytime I get a chance (insuring that they are low in sugar content which most are). I was walking through the LCBO and this one leapt out into my pocket and I had … Continue reading →

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Niro di Citra Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2017

Posted on November 25, 2021 by John Galea

Dark in color with a mild cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice varietal black cherry notes along with some nice mocha and coffee. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity along … Continue reading →

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Quails’ Gate Rosé 2020

Posted on November 22, 2021 by John Galea

Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays crisp dry minerality, some red fruits, mild strawberry and the like. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice crisp citrus and minerality … Continue reading →

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FRIND Big Red 2018

Posted on November 19, 2021 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a smooth black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some rich elegant black cherry notes along with some nice mocha and oak notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some … Continue reading →

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Underwood Rosé 2020

Posted on November 14, 2021 by John Galea

Pale salmon in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice strawberry notes along with some nice crisp tartness/acidity. On the medium length finish the wine displays some citrus based acidity … Continue reading →

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Orestiadi Grillo 2019

Posted on November 10, 2021 by John Galea

I first got introduced to this Sicilian grape at an Italian tasting and was intrigued, we don’t get a lot into the Ontario market so when I saw one, I grabbed it. Pale straw in color with a mild minerally … Continue reading →

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Le Grand Cerf Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted on November 8, 2021 by John Galea

Pale straw in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice grassy and citrus notes along with some VERY mild pink grapefruit. On the medium side of length the wine displays some nice softer … Continue reading →

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2020 Speck Bros. Family Tree ‘The Goat Lady’ Chardonnay VQA

Posted on November 4, 2021 by John Galea

Slightly golden in color with a rich golden delicious apple nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a vibrant golden delicious apple note to match the nose along with some noticeable oaking notes like butterscotch and the like. On … Continue reading →

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2020 Miraval Rosé

Posted on November 1, 2021 by John Galea

Salmon in color with soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some strawberry and cranberry notes … On the tongue there’s a hint of pepper and sharp tart notes that’s a little unusual and lasts a … Continue reading →

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