Jason Solanki
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Wine lover since 2001! My interest in wine began while touring the factory where they printed the LCBO VINTAGES magazine.
Over time, my passion for wine grew. Now, I am highly regarded by friends and colleagues as a resource for when they need a wine for that special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday, wedding, gatherings at home, or when they want to impress their special friend or the In-Laws.
Combining my interest in the Internet/web/computers, you can find me at https://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Nicolás Catena Zapata 2016, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$123.00
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Malbec, and 8% Cabernet Franc. Elegant, refined, and fresh aromas of red and black fruits, currant, cassis, blackberry, and earth with a whiff of herb wafting out of the glass. It is full-bodied with lovely replays of currant, cassis, and herb, plus cocoa, earth, oak spice, and touches of graphite on the refined palate. Fresh acidity is well-balanced, while the structured tannins are smooth and fine-grained with some grip. Savoury oak notes come through on the very long, mouth-watering finish. Tasted Dec/2020.
5.0 Stars
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Castello Di Ama San Lorenzo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$76.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 13% Merlot, and 7% Malvasia Nera. This has a fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose featuring elegant and complex aromas of red and black cherry, sweet spices, cinnamon, cocoa, leather, tobacco, and dark mineral. It's medium to medium-full bodied and dry on the impressively structured palate with lovely aroma replays echoing on the flavour profile and joined by some orange notes. It is very good acidity, with well-structured tannins, and a long, structured finish. Will be even better in 3-4 years. Tasted Oct. 2024. Score: 94+ pts
5.0 Stars
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Montes Purple Angel 2018, Do Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$74.95
Blend of 92% Carmenere and 8% Petit Verdot has a deep, rich, yet somewhat shy nose featuring aromas of herbally, evergreen, currant, cassis, red & black fruits, and subtle wood spice notes. On the medium-full bodied, structured palate it has lovely, flavourful aroma replays that are nicely balanced with fresh acidity and fine, well-integrated tannins. Impressively structured on the mid-palate, while finish length is excellent. Tasted Nov/2021.
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Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2021, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$40.00
Blend of Sangiovese with a small amount of Canaiolo and other varieties. The fresh, lifted nose is highly aromatic with ripe red cherry, sweet spice, cinnamon, clove, rose floral, and savoury earth notes, all of which comes through harmoniously on the medium to medium-full bodied palate. It's dry with very good acidity and well-structured tannins. Really nicely balanced and composed throughout with delicious dark cherry and savoury earth flavours lingering on the exceptionally long finish. Tasted Oct. 2024.
5.0 Stars
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Castello Di Ama Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Docg San Lorenzo 2018, Gaiole
Tuscany, Italy$64.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 13% Merlot, and 7% Malvasia Nera. Gorgeously aromatic and intense, this has a beautiful nose of pure red cherry and strawberry, joined by orange, leather, and tobacco aromas which add complexity. On the medium-full to full-bodied palate, it delivers fresh acidity and firmly structured, yet delicate tannins which support the very fine, ripe red fruited aroma replays, plus savoury wet earth undertones. Spiced and earthy notes linger on the very long-lasting finish. Tasted Oct. 2022.
5.0 Stars
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley
California, Usa$279.95
Tasted Oct. 2022.
5.0 Stars
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Reva Barolo Ravera 2015, D.O.C.G. Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy$98.95
The medium-high intensity nose offers lovely earthy, mineral, red cherry, and raspberry aromas. It's medium-full bodied on the structured, concentrated palate with lovely aroma replays joined by flavours of sweet spices and oak. Acids are bright and juicy. Very grippy tannins. Excellent length on the finish. A big wine that needs at least 5-6 years in the cellar and should drink well into the mid-2030s. Tasted May/2019. Score: 93+ pts
5.0 Stars
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Masi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Campolongo Di Torbe 2009, Doc
Veneto, Italy$129.95
Blend of 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Molinara. Highly aromatic nose featuring earth, bing cherry, strawberry and sweet oak. It's full-bodied with silky tannins and very good structure. Captivating, oak-spiced aroma replays are intense on the palate. Very good fruit and oak balance, with some pleasing sweetness. The finish goes on and on. Enjoy over the next 15 years. Tasted Nov/2015.
5.0 Stars
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Huber Grüner Veltliner Berg 2007, Traisental
Austria$39.00
Very aromatic with steely minerality dominating, with hints of honey and melon. Slight spritz with a touch of honey on the palate. Nice acidity and a minerally, medium-long finish. Tasted Sept/2012.
5.0 Stars
Isole E Olena Cepparello 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$113.95
A superb expression of Sangiovese, this has an elegant, highly aromatic nose of crushed cherry, cedar wood, rose floral, and purple fruits. The rich, powerful palate is medium-full bodied with big, structured, chalky tannins. It has very nicely balanced aroma replays that is more earthy with tar and leathery notes. Some mineral and graphite flavours arrive mid-palate and linger through to the finish, with excellent length. Needs 5-6 years and enjoy over the next 20 years. Tasted Nov/2019.
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