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Kevin Mintenko

38 wines • 6 followers • 5 following

Jean Stodden

Spätburgunder 2018

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

8.0

Liveley acidity, delicate, with classic flavours. Well balanced, light tannins, and short finish. — 5 years ago

Milan Nestarec

Muzika Běl Grüner Veltliner Blend 2016

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.6

Bright acid, warm baking spice. Finishes with a bit of baked pear, and minerality. Good texture — 6 years ago

Louis Latour

Bourgogne Chardonnay

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.0

Lovely white burgundy. Just what it says on the tin. Careful wet stones, and earth on the nose, with prominent cheese rind. Some caramel apple on the palate with vanilla, and oak with baking spice. Mineral finish. — 6 years ago

Simon Litherland
with Simon

Alpha Domus

The Navigator Estate Red Blend

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.3

Cassis, black fruits, violets and red liquorice nose. Well structured on the palate with bright, floral acidity, and soft, subtle tannins. Short, pleasant finish that pairs well with a bit of char, and unique BBQ flavours. — 7 years ago

Simon Litherland
with Simon

Bodega Chacra

Barda Patagonia Pinot Noir 2016

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.5

Minerals, good concentration. Plum and dried raspberry/cranberry on the mouth. Subtle, persistent tannins and sandalwood finish. Exceptional. — 6 years ago

Fabio Gea

Pino Dolcetto d'Alba 2017

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.8

Richer, full expression of dolcetto - a bit of funk and reductive characteristics on the nose, alongside some cranberry and black fruit/vegetal notes. The mouth is powerful acidity, which tempers the intense tannins, and chalky texture. — 6 years ago

Simon Litherland
with Simon

Burn Cottage

Moonlight Race Central Otago Pinot Noir

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.4

Savoury aromatics, mustard greens, thyme. Lovely balance - red fruits, damp earth and excellent acidity to carry it. Wonderful example of Otago Pinot. — 6 years ago

Simon Litherland
with Simon

Gitton Père et Fils

Sancerre Silex Galinot Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.8

Baked apple, some spice and nuts on the palate Finishes with burnt honey and marjoram. Slightly waxy. — 6 years ago

Château Cadet-Piola

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.9

Beet root, and chard on the nose. Lovely structure, with subtle and persistent tannins, good acid. Smooth, and in its prime. Gorgeous anise finish, with some spice. — 6 years ago

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Poderi Aldo Conterno

Colonnello Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

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Kevin Mintenko

Kevin Mintenko

9.4

Still strong tannins, that relax after a little decanting. Lovely, typical aromas - black cherry, roses, cedar. Strong mouthfeel, big tannins. Acidity is lively, dried rose petals, bitumen. — 6 years ago

Simon Litherland
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