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Author Archives: John Galea
Lander-Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black cherries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some soft tannins and acidity along with some … Continue reading
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Buena Vista North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the delivers some nice vibrant dark cherry notes. On the medium length finish the wine delivers some nice mocha and dark chocolate notes along with some vibrant acidity and … Continue reading
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Mustilli Aglianico 2017
Dark in color with a red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays bright, sour cherry notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity and mild tannins. This wine to my tastes is more … Continue reading
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Château Bréhat 2015
Dark in color with mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays nice dark berry, dark cherry notes along with some nice mocha and dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins, … Continue reading
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Château Terre Blanque 2018
Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lovely vibrant black cherries along with some mid mocha notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice approachable … Continue reading
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Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2018
Dark in color with a nice cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice cherry and tomato notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant tannins and acidity along with some mocha notes, … Continue reading
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Mi Terruño Expresión Cabernet Franc 2016
Dark in color with a mild black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely varietal cab franc cherry notes along with some mild pepper. On the medium length finish the wine displays some soft tannins and … Continue reading
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Porcupine Ridge Rosé 2020
Salmon in color with a nice tart minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine starts out packing a good tart punch of cranberry and the like. On the lighter side of medium in length the wine peters out quickly … Continue reading
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Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Dark in color with a nice black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine is a lovely black cherry spot on varietal cab with no errant mint or herbal notes, just clean fruit, but not fruity. There’s some chocolate … Continue reading
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Terredora Di Paolo Aglianico 2018
Dark in color with a nice nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays edgy sharp red berries along with some noticeable strong oak notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity along … Continue reading
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Corvidae Rook Merlot 2018
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a nice punch with some mid weight black berries and chocolate. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice black pepper and some medium … Continue reading
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Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon 2019
Pale straw in color with a floral nose, in a lot of way the nose reminded me of a Gewürztraminer. On the mid palate the wine is an odd taste, some smoky notes, some more floral notes along with some … Continue reading
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Saint Mont Les Vieilles Vignes 2016
Inky dark in color with a nice dry black berry nose. On the mid palate it’s all black berries coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice soft acidity and tannins. This is a smooth, elegant … Continue reading
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Dixie & Bass Red Blend 2018
Dark in color with dark cherries on the nose. On the mid palate the wine packs black cherries to match the nose but where this wine lives is in the finish where it’s medium in length with some dark cherries … Continue reading
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Tessellae Rosé 2020
Salmon in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely crisp dry tartness, cranberries and strawberries and the like. On the medium length finish the wine’s vibrant acidity linger nicely with some citrus notes … Continue reading
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Fabrègues Sélection Picpoul de Pinet 2020
Pale straw in color with a crisp dry minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice lemon and citrus notes, quite refreshing. On the lighter side of medium in length the wine displays some nice crisp minerality … Continue reading
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2020 Ogier Cotes Du Ventoux Rose
Salmon in color with a mild minerally and slightly floral nose … On the mid palate the wine displays some nice lovely crisp citrus notes, strawberry and floral hints. On the medium length finish the wine’s vibrant acidity coat the … Continue reading
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Mastroberardino Falanghina del Sannio 2018
Pale straw in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dry citrus notes, mostly lime to me. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice crisp dryness and acidity. I … Continue reading
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Château Terre Blanque 2018
Dark in color with a dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some black plummy notes along with some mocha. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice acidity and smooth tannins, nice and dry. … Continue reading
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Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico 2017
Dark in color with a red berry nose, offset straight out of the bottle by some medicinal notes that eased as it breathed. On the mid palate the wine displays some some strong tomato notes, overwhelming oak and strong acidity. … Continue reading
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Man Family Skaapveld Shiraz 2019
Dark in color with a black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice black berries, almost blueberries. On the medium length finish the wine displays some softer herbal notes, mild white pepper and some dark chocolate. … Continue reading
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Nals Margreid Hill Pinot Grigio 2018
Biases up front, I don’t buy a lot of Pinot Grigio, I rarely find them tasty enough to bother. This one is pale straw in color with a mild minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice … Continue reading
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Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Dark in color with a black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine is a juicy fruit forward, cherry … On the medium length finish the wine displays some mild herbal notes, along with soft tannins and acidity. This … Continue reading
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Collavini T Friulano 2018
Pale straw in color with a nice minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp, dry, minerally and citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity and the citrus notes linger … Continue reading
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Alira Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Dark in color with a nice dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice vibrant black cherry notes that match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice dusty tannins, vibrant acidity … Continue reading
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