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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
Angels Gate Gewurztraminer 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$13.95
I’m very accustomed to this type of wine presenting itself as sweet and full – I was surprised at how dry this is. Unmistakably lean, this vino carries slight orange aromas, scents of chemical and less acidity on the palate than others. For a grape whose characteristics are mildly spicy, the melon flavor on the palate is weird.
A different take on a normally fuller wine. Tasted 23-Oct-2010 at the winery.
2.5 Stars
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Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2010, Southeastern Australia
Australia$10.95
Wholly unremarkable and in my opinion, typical of most Aussie Chards in this price range. Having tasted the 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 releases and compared my detailed tasting notes, the overall flavor profile of this wine has indeed diminished.
'10 is flabby and unbalanced, the overtly herbal finish outweighs the citrus chassis that should be carrying the wine.
Tasted 08-Apr-2011
2.5 Stars
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Kacaba Proprietors Blend Silver Bridge Cabernet 2005
Ontario, Canada$12.45
Gorgeous on the nose with a cedar-forward appeal; fresh, cheerful, and smackingly dry on the palate; racy and welcoming on the finish - totally cool overall.
Tasted 29Apr2011.
2.5 Stars
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Carte Noire Rose 2007, Les Maitres Vig.De St.Tropez
Provence, France$17.95
I liked the pretty watermelon color, though the nose felt a little too much like a 'white Zin'. Moderate mouth feel, nice ripe flavors of berry and veg. The finish was a little too rose-y for my taste, but went very well with my dinner of roasted Atlantic Mackerel with rosemary and tomato sauce.
Tasted 05Mar2011
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
For the full review please see my blog at http://thevinoboy.com
2.5 Stars
Mezzomondo Sangiovese Merlot 2008, Apulia Daunia
Puglia, Italy$8.95
Much like this winery's other offering, I find this vino rustic and homey with gulpable appeal for its budget price. A pleasant everyday wine to accompany basic foods like pizza and pasta. Also good for cooking and deglazing to add depth of flavour to your sauces and rich stews. I'd never discard it!
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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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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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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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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