Monthly Archives: July 2022

Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2021

Posted on July 30, 2022 by John Galea

Pale salmon in color with an expressive nose for a rose. On the mid palate the wine displays some vibrant ripe strawberry notes. On the lighter side of medium in length the wine’s acidity sticks slightly to the tongue. This … Continue reading →

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Muralhas de Monção Vinho Verde 2021

Posted on July 28, 2022 by John Galea

Pale straw in color with a citrus nose. The bubbles and effervescence which is typical of a vinho verde are visible right on the first pour and on the tongue. On the mid palate the wine is a fruit forward … Continue reading →

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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted on July 26, 2022 by John Galea

Pale straw in color with a citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays strong lime and grassy notes. This is definitely a fruit forward edgy sort of sauv blanc. On the medium length finish the citrus notes and … Continue reading →

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Penley Gryphon Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2020

Posted on July 19, 2022 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose … On the mid palate the wine displays some nice elegant black cherries and black plums, along with some mocha. On the medium length finish the wine displays lovely dusty tannins … Continue reading →

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Casas del Bosque Pinot Noir Rosé 2021

Posted on July 13, 2022 by John Galea

I have to admit, I have not had a lot of Roses from Chile, so I approached this with some curiosity. On the positive side it is 100% Pinot noir, so it’s intriguing … Pale salmon in color with a … Continue reading →

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Bottega Pinot Grigio Rosé 2021

Posted on July 11, 2022 by John Galea

Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp dry citrus notes, acidity and minerality. Without food the acidity sticks nicely to the tongue, a beautiful sipper. with food the wine’s … Continue reading →

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High Heaven Majestic Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted on July 10, 2022 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berries to match the nose, maybe even some black currants along with some mocha notes. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading →

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Thirty Bench Winemaker’s Rosé 2021

Posted on July 4, 2022 by John Galea

$22.95VINTAGES#:27024 Pale salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild effervescent notes along with crisp dry acidity and a hint of zesty tartness. Lots of crisp minerality and strawberries coming through. There’ … Continue reading →

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2017 Batasiolo Barolo DOCG

Posted on July 1, 2022 by John Galea

Garnet in color with a mild nose of red cherries. On the mid palate the wine displays deep rich cherries along with dark chocolate notes. On the longer side in length the wine’s tannins are BIG, FIRM and ripe, sticking … Continue reading →

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