Category Archives: France

CHÂTEAU DES CHABERTS CUVÉE PRESTIGE 2007

Posted on April 24, 2010 by John Galea

Another one from the Churchill Cellars portfolio tasting. The wine is dark in color mild on the nose. In the mid pallet the wine has some of the varietal Provence sweet red berry flavors but not over the top. Some … Continue reading →

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CHATEAU DE GOURGAZAUD AC MINERVOIS

Posted on April 23, 2010 by John Galea

Another one from the Churchhill wine cellars annual tasting event. This wine is dark in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some very nice dark fruits cherries/blueberries and the like. The wine is medium in finish … Continue reading →

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DELAS FRÈRES LES LAUNES CROZES-HERMITAGE 2007

Posted on February 15, 2010 by John Galea

This wine presented me with some challenges for how to write it up. The initial thought was to put yuk and leave it at that. Then the thought crossed my mind, that perhaps, that might not be helpful. So I … Continue reading →

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Trimbach Riesling Alsace 2007

Posted on December 29, 2009 by John Galea

Another wine from the Wine Spectator top 100 of 2009 it came in at #55 and they gave it a 91 for $18US. The wine is quite pale in color, mild on the nose with some varietal Riesling bouquet. On … Continue reading →

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CHATEAU PECH-REDON L’EPERVIER 2004

Posted on October 9, 2009 by John Galea

I hate to say this, but I actually agree with Parker again! Who knew. This wine is deep in color. exceptionally mild on the nose. But that’s where the mild stops. On the mid pallet are some lovely fruit flavors. … Continue reading →

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DOMAINE GALEVAN PAROLES DE FEMME COTES DU RHONE 2007

Posted on June 19, 2009 by John Galea

I picked this one up last night and tried it straight off. The wine is a smack on varietal Cotes du Rhone. A good value for the money. The tastes are the typical, slightly sweet, cassis flavors with a medium … Continue reading →

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2007 Pierre Sparr Gewürztraminer (Alsace)

Posted on May 23, 2009 by CanadianWineGuy

Wines do not have to be expensive, well marketed or reviewed to be enjoyable. So many times a snooty wine reviewer will pass over the low priced mass produced wine because they simply will not lower themselves. More so you … Continue reading →

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CHATEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMERES 2006

Posted on April 24, 2009 by John Galea

The rating makes on this wine caught my eye, it looks like a bargain. The wine is 65% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan. As usual I find Parker is high in his rating. I believe this one really deserves … Continue reading →

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