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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
Carte Noire Rosé 2009, Ac Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$17.95
Grilled ham steak with Herbes du Provence-roasted yams was a tasty accompaniment to this charming rose.
The slight nose was slighty rosy, the fore- and aft-palate decently robust with stone-berry essences and cane sugar, to finish relaxed and easy. The lavender in the Herbes melange complimented the vino quite nicely. Tasted 06Jun2011 =)
2.5 Stars
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Folonari Soave 2009, Veneto
Italy$9.95
Definitely a run-of-the-mill Italian white. Light body, a little more herb-forward on the palate than last years offering but still ok. A good standby.
2.5 Stars
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Mezzomondo Pinot Grigio Chardonnay 2009
Sicily, Italy$9.95
If not for a sometimes obvious identity crisis, this vino definitely shows some possibilities. The nose prickles with some decent citrus scents and a deeply buried peachness… The body is surprisingly full and smooth with a zesty twang of spices to finish clean. One mouthful is Pinot Grigio, one mouthful is an about-face of full on Chardonnay. A rather unique-tasting vino and a great price-point. Tasted 07-Jan-2011
2.5 Stars
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Peter Lehmann Barossa Blonde 2009, Barossa
Australia$12.20
Floral on the nose, this pale gold wine seems a little too smarmy at first glance. The palate is juicy and tart with lime and granny smith apple. The refreshing finish is pleasing and clean.
Tasted 01May2011to accompany a dinner of olive oil&sun-dried tomato marinated chicken breast pan-roasted with aromatics served with scented Basmati rice. YUM!
2.5 Stars
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Remy Pannier Anjou 2009
France$13.95
Having tasted the 2007 and 2009, they are two very different offerings from the same label. Finding the 2007 rather bland and off-putting, the 2009 is much better with a more ample mouth-feel and sugar structure. The apple flavors carry through to a finish carrying slight grassy notes. At 12%alc/vol, I'm finding it slightly evident in the back of the nose. Still, not a bad vino for the buck, in thin vinoboy's humble opinion.
Tasted early 2010.
2.5 Stars
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Rosemount Diamond Blends Shiraz Cabernet 2008
Australia$12.95
Not a favorite. The earthy finish is somewhat too earthy lingering uncomfortable long.
2.5 Stars
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Konzelmann Merlot Reserve 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$12.95
I've actually sampled the 2009...
A full nose, this rich ruby vino exhibits essences of sweet ripe cherry and cracked black pepper
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2.5 Stars
Mouton Cadet Blanc 2008
Bordeaux, France$14.05
Clear golden yellow in color, the nose is obviously lemon with unripened melon-y notes. The characteristic spritzy sensation dominates the forward palate while herbaceous grassy flavors, twangs of lychee and mineral round out the palate. The finish is short and easy-going but leans very much towards boring.
Admittedly, this IS one of Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s more junior brands, but come on! Really? To say this stuff is only barely borderline drinkable is to be overly kind.
2.5 Stars
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Casal Thaulero Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Abruzzo, Italy$8.25
Not sure why this vino is receiving increasingly poor reviews. I've tasted the 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 releases and find them to be consistently drinkable.
Mildly woody on the nose, flavors of pitted fruits and earth carry through to a slightly metallic finish. The 2009, tasted just today (10-Apr-2011) bears decent similarity to the higher-scoring 2007. Almost as yummy as the Negroamaro Salento 425km south of Abruzzo.
2.5 Stars
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Inniskillin Oak Aged Chardonnay Core Series 2009, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$12.95
Pineapple and mango, hints of spice and vanilla fill the nose of this fully-oaked Chard. Tropical and creamy on the palate with a mineral finish. Atypical of what I'm used to seeing from Inniskillin. Tasted 06-Nov-2010
2.5 Stars
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