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2004 Fattoria Monte Chianti Rufina Reserva

Posted on June 25, 2009 by CanadianWineGuy

This was a recent Vintages release (June 6th) that I stumbled upon in my local store a week or so ago. A Chianti Rùfina (Reserva no less) priced at $20 is always a good potential bargain so I leaped in … Continue reading →

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SANTA MARGHERITA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2006

Posted on June 22, 2009 by John Galea

On the heels of my last Chianti I thought I would give this one a try blind. No research. I rarely do that. This wine is DOCG rather than an IGT so a little lower on the quality scale. It’s … Continue reading →

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GABBIANO CHIANTI 2008

Posted on June 15, 2009 by John Galea

We were Ottawa for the weekend and stopped by Vittoria Trattoria . Right in the Byward Market this Italian restaurant has an impressive wine list. They have a number by the glass, 1/2 litre, half bottle and full bottle. They … Continue reading →

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Montalto Nero d’Avola / Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 IGT Sicilia Italy

Posted on February 24, 2009 by John Galea

Every now and then I come across a review about some great bottle of wine under $10. Blah blah Blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and skip to the chase. Underwhelming, tasted like vinegar. Alcohol was the only flavor. Then every now … Continue reading →

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Buon Appetito – San Diego

Posted on February 20, 2009 by CanadianWineGuy

I am in transit back home through San Diego. This restaurant in Little Italy is outstanding. I hate being a creature of habit when I am in foreign cities but when you find a great restaurant why risk somewhere else … Continue reading →

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TENUTA COPPADORO COTINONE 2005

Posted on February 13, 2009 by John Galea

Ok, I’ve got a deal for you! For $20 I will give you a deep purple color liquid whose taste can best be described as sucking on a bunch of wood chips! Are you lining up for the opportunity? This … Continue reading →

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CASTELLO DI NEIVE BARBARESCO 2005

Posted on February 1, 2009 by John Galea

When you are looking for a bigger wine but not quite up to a Barolo or not up to the price you can reach for a Babaresco. These wines are made from the same Nebbiolo grape as a Barolo but … Continue reading →

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Montalto Nero d’Avola / Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Posted on December 30, 2008 by John Galea

I found this wine using my bargain hunting page http://jgalea.com/wine.htm This wine displays a nice cassis flavor. Not a lot of depth or complexity but then for the price one would not expect it. All in all this is quite good, … Continue reading →

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ARGIOLAS COSTERA 2006

Posted on December 7, 2008 by John Galea

Every now and then you come across a wine that makes you go, wow I so need to go out and buy a case of it. This wine would not be that for me 🙂 I must say the dominant … Continue reading →

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2005 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Valdadige DOC)

Posted on June 11, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

This 2005 came to the CWG household via a housewarming gift. The kind fellow brought this plus one for himself (you may say he is the best sort of guest, non?) and proceeded to enjoy the Italian white with much … Continue reading →

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