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
Luce Della Vite Luce 2014, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$119.95
A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, this has intense aromatics of lovely cherry, clove, rose floral, and sweet oak spice. It's full-bodied and dense with lovely oak spiced aroma replays with coconut and vanilla flavours joining the fray. Acids are bright and refreshing, lifting the firmly structured tannins. Excellent length. Needs a few years to settle down. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
California, Usa$119.95
The medium-high intensity nose feels like it will offer more with a decant and offers complex incense, oak spice, black currant, cassis and earthy nuances, all of which come through on the full-bodied and richly concentrated palate which is lifted by lively, mouth-watering acids. Tannins are firm and structured, and the finish length is excellent. This will age easily 15 years. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Il Molino Di Grace Il Margone Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2011, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$34.75
This 100% Sangiovese has medium-to-high intensity aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry, floral, sweet oak and clove notes. On the medium+ bodied palate, it has firm tannins and juicy acids, along with balanced earth, cherry, floral and spice flavours. Excellent finish length. A bit young, try in 3 years. Tasted May/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Signorello Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Unfiltered, Napa Valley
California, Usa$124.95
Tasted Apr/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Damilano Liste Barolo 2013, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$73.95
The nose is shy, revealing plummy, dark berry and floral notes. The full-bodied palate is big, dense, concentrated, and structured with very drying, grippy tannins. There's flavours of grilled herb, savoury oak spice and licorice notes. Acids are juicy while finish is excellent. A big wine to cellar away for at least 4-5 years and drink into the mid-2030's. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.5 Stars
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The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
California, Usa$99.95
Highly aromatic with complex oak spiced, incense, mineral, pepper and blackberry notes. Full-bodied on the palate with very nice aroma replays supported by structured tannins and very good, juicy acids. Excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Docg
Veneto, Italy$68.95
Highly aromatic, fragrant nose featuring sweet oak spice scented, plus cherry, and cinnamon aromas. It's medium-full bodied and off-dry with very nice aroma replays. Grippy tannins are integrating nicely well. Acids are mouth-watering. Excellent finish length. Nicely balanced overall. Tasted June/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Versado Reserva Ancient Malbec 2013, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$48.75
Medium-high intensity aromas that offer savoury, meaty, and smoked herb notes that follow through on the spicy, full-bodied palate. It is very smooth with refined tannins and juicy acidity. Excellent finish length with lingering smoky, peppery, and meaty notes. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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