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
El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2015, Mendoza
Tupungato, Argentina$23.95
From a specific plot of the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, the medium-high intensity nose delivers classic Cabernet Franc herbaceous, tobacco, and dark berry aromas along with some vanilla spice notes. It is medium+ bodied with very nice aromas replays on the flavour profile, plus some dark currant, dark cherry, and smoky notes adding complexity. Acids are crunchy, while tannins are smooth and refined. Long, balanced finish and should drink well over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Nugan Estate Alcira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$29.95
The highly aromatic nose is minty and herbally, with currant, cassis, and touches of smoke adding complexity. It's full-bodied on the palate nice herbal-minty replays plus red and black fruits on the flavour profile. Acids are well-balanced, while structured tannins provide support. There's just a touch of warmth, but enough fruit to hold it together on the long-lasting, structured finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2018, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This barrel-fermented Chardonnay spent 1 year in new oak barrels. It is elegant and open, with medium-high intensity aromatics offering buttery, vanilla, apple, pear, and oak spice notes. It's full-bodied and ripe on the creamy palate with very nice buttery replays on the flavour profile. Very good fruit concentration is supported by juicy acidity. The long finish offers vanilla, spice, and buttery notes. Tasted Jan/2020. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Château De Nages Vieilles Vignes Costières De Nîmes 2017, Ap, Rhône
Rhône, France$19.95
70/20/10 Grenache/Mourvèdre/Syrah. Medium-high to highly aromatic nose is open, complex, and well-knit with lovely ripe and spicy black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, kirsch, black pepper, and smoky mineral aromas with touches of black plum and violet. It is medium-full bodied on the slightly warming, but balanced palate, with black cherry, raspberry, smoky mineral, pepper spice, and herbal flavours. Succulent acids are juicy and while smooth tannins are somewhat chalky textured. Smoky mineral and black cherry notes linger on the long, mineral-textured finish. Tasted Oct/2020. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Alois Lageder Dolomiti Pinot Grigio 2018, Igt Vigneti Delle Dolomiti, Italy
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$19.95
Medium+ intensity nose that is ripe with lemon/lime, peach, and white floral with touches of minerality. It's medium-full bodied with lovely, balanced aroma replays and very good fruit concentration and depth on the palate. Acids are bright and fresh, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2016, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Ripe, elegant, and complex nose of kiwi, passion fruit, and melon with touches of grassy and gooseberry aromas The medium+ bodied palate offers melon and tropical fruit flavours supported by bracing acids, while the finish is long and clean. Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Riesling 2018, Sustainable, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$27.95
Fragrant and ripe with floral, apple, peach, and a whiff of petrol on the nose. It's off-dry on the palate with ripe apple, lime, and white peach flavours. A touch glossy textured with some chalky mineral notes on the mid-palate. Long, juicy finish. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Laura Hartwig Edición De Familia 2017, Do Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$27.95
Blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. It has an elegant, rich, and fragrant nose of bay leaf, forest green herbs, cassis, blackcurrant, earth, and cedary oak aromas. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with firm, grippy, and textured tannins along with fresh, lively acidity. Some greenness on the flavour profile is balanced with pleasing savoury, earthy, oak, and blackcurrant notes with a touch of coffee. Long, bright finish is savoury and earthy with oak spice notes. Tasted Nov/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Charles Baker Ivan Vineyard Riesling 2017, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Tasted Apr/2018.
3.5 Stars
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