Monthly Archives: July 2023

Thomas Goss Merlot 2018

Posted on July 31, 2023 by John Galea

Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice firm black plummy notes along with some chocolate. On the medium length finish the wine displays some smooth tannins and acidity as … Continue reading →

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Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2022

Posted on July 26, 2023 by John Galea

Lovely crimson on color with a soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with soft red berry notes, strawberry and the like. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely crisp dry … Continue reading →

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Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi

Posted on July 24, 2023 by John Galea

I’ve never had a Gavi before so had no idea what to expect … Pale straw in color with a citrus nose. on the mid palate the wine displays some nice lime and mild pink grapefruit notes along with some … Continue reading →

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Lantides Neméa Agiorgitiko 2019

Posted on July 14, 2023 by John Galea

If you haven’t had an Agiorgitiko before, it’s a big bold Greek wine, a perfect companion for steak, and this one is no exception. Inky dark in color with a dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches … Continue reading →

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Château Val-Joanis Tradition Rosé 2022

Posted on July 10, 2023 by John Galea

This is an extremely pale colored Rose … quiet a bit of minerality and citrus coming through on the nose. On the mid palate the citrus notes come through as the dominant flavor with some mild soft red berry notes. … Continue reading →

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Gordon Ramsay Intenso 2020

Posted on July 7, 2023 by John Galea

Ok, as usual, biases up front … I tend to stray away from celebrity wines, I don’t feel the celebrities do anything to improve the wine … Moving on, the blend on this wine seemed interesting. Dark in color with … Continue reading →

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Château La Croix de Queynac 2020

Posted on July 4, 2023 by John Galea

Inky dark in color with a black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some milder black fruits along with some firm acidity and tannins. This wine is a bit young, and the finish is overwhelming the fruit. … Continue reading →

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