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I am 'thevinoboy!!.
Controversy seems to be my hallmark... Before negatively judging my wine reviews, know that though I sometimes disagree with my more learned peers I remain true to my integrity, credibility and palate... Please don't think my reviews are 'bi-polar' or 'monochromatic'... First-tasting impressions are never lasting impressions and it is very exciting to try a new release of a previously tasted product.
Through careful study and examination, I have been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Ontario Wine Council. I LOVE Ontario wine and everything the VQA stands for and consider myself very lucky to have lived steps away from all of Ontario's acclaimed viticultural regions.
Journals of almost 20 years of vino adventures has lead to an online blog where i can share my impressions of wines new, old and in-between.
Now I live outside of Minneapolis MN, a few miles from the Minnesota and Wisconsin AVA regions. I look forward to exploring the many small vineyards here.
Many thanks to Bryan! Your coaching and advice is invaluable!
Reviews
Château D'aqueria Tavel Rosé 2008, Ac
Rhône, France$21.95
Nicely floral on the nose, beautifully crisp and dry with chewy flavors of strawberry and cherry and a slightly spicy note on the finish. I love it. Tasted 01-Oct-2010
3.5 Stars
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Duboeuf Gamay Nouveau 2010, Burgundy
Burgundy, France$6.60
Most “nouveau” wines are expected to be consumed quickly to best experience their vim and vigor. Deep purple and glossy in the glass, a nose of violets and cocoa make the mouth water. Fresh and smooth on the palate with flavors of cherry carry through and finish to a mildly woody note.
Gulp it down enthusiastically!
Those who snub both French and especially Ontario's Nouveaus irritate me.
Enjoyed briefly then it was gone 08-Dec-2010
3.0 Stars
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Inniskillin Reserve Series Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
I'm getting scents of cranberry and spice through the alcohol-evident aroma. The texture is smooth with a juicy tannin that leads to a lingering spicy finish. Not the most sophisticated Meritage I’ve tried but may improve with a few years in the cellar. Tasted 06-Nov-2010 at the winery.
3.0 Stars
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Angels Gate Sussreserve Riesling 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.15
A nose of fresh lime zest and white lily is accented on the palate by a refreshingly clean minerality. The linger is short, but still a tad sweet. Tasted 23-Oct-2010 at the winery.
3.0 Stars
Jadot Combe Aux Jacques Beaujolais Villages 2009
Beaujolais, France$17.95
From my first sip of 2004 Louis Jadot in the evening of 27-Dec-2006 in Paris and sopping it up with crusty day-old baguette for breakfast in our hotel room, to the plank-grilled salmon we had for dinner last night (31Jul2011) accompanied by a fresh and exceptionally drinkable 2009, this is by far the best bottle to date.
For a personal retrospective in Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages tasting from '04 thru '09, visit http://thevinoboy.com
3.0 Stars
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Beauvignac Picpoul De Pinet 2009, Ac Coteaux De Languedoc, Sud De France
Languedoc, France$14.95
The color is very pale yellow with a strange hue of silver around the edge of the glass. The nose is lightly perfumed with no real discernible prominent note. On the tongue, there aren’t many flavors at all really other than the faintest hint of lemon, not even a detectable acidity . The finish is somewhat minerally, like sucking on a clean pebble.
This reminds me of lemon drink-mix powder mixed with too much water.
Did I get a bad bottle? If so, I seem to have the best (or worst) luck at finding the bad bottle in the lot.
Tasted 10-Mar-2011
3.0 Stars
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Château De Montgueret Cremant De Loire Brut, Loire Valley, France
Loire, France$19.95
Color is a modest yellow-gold with overly-large bubbles (for a methode traditionelle) fizzing from primarily the dimple at the bottom of the flute.
There is a faint breath of white bread but fills the nose with tart green apples, lemony notes and honey. These flavors carry through to the dry finish making it easy to go back for more. Tasty, but not a show-stopper. Tasted 25-Dec-2010
3.0 Stars
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Mezzomondo Negroamaro Salento 2009, Puglia
Puglia, Italy$8.95
Rustic and fresh with a mild acidity, popping full flavors of plums and currants, pleasant linger of raisins and a flick of cedar… Outstanding young wine at an amazing price. I've added three bottles to my wine rack as a good stand-by red.. Tasted 13-Oct-2010
3.0 Stars
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Stoney Ridge Dim Vineyard Riesling 2008, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$11.70
This turned out to be a semi-sweet Riesling (2) with a remarkable aroma of fresh pineapple! The palate was brightly acidic with the pineapple flavor carrying straight through to the finish. Tasted and only available at the winery. 23-Oct-2010
3.0 Stars
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Trapiche Syrah 2009, Mendoza
Argentina$7.60
Soft and supple with a medium body, this lusciously dark red wine carries flavours of mulberry and blackberry to the palate as lingering essences of anise and plum keep you reaching for your glass! I savoured this Trapiche Syrah 2009 with braised lamb shanks. May I also suggest a smoked Gouda drizzled with ancient Balsamic vinegar as an appetizer?
3.0 Stars
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