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
Teusner The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$23.95
Tasted Feb/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Noble Hill Syrah 2016, Wo Simonsberg Paarl
South Africa$18.95
Mostly Syrah with minute amounts of Mourvèdre and Viognier, this has a medium+ intensity nose with savoury, meaty, and peppery spice and some dark currant and cherry notes adding some fruit to the aroma profile. It's medium-bodied with supple, fine tannins that are a touch structured, with smoky, toasty, scorched earth flavours, plus touches of dark berry and spice notes adding complexity. Acids are fresh and nicely balanced. Finishes long with more smoky and scorched earth tones. Tasted Feb/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Château Saint Roch Chimères 2017, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Midi, France$19.95
This blend of 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 5% Carignan has a lovely, medium-high intensity and pretty nose of red cherry, red berry, kirsch, licorice, and touches of floral. The medium-bodied palate has very nice aromas replays plus stony mineral notes on the flavour profile. It has a fresh, spicy mid-palate to go along with supple, integrated tannins. Lovely red berry, kirsch, and licorice notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Feb/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Heras Cordón Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza 2016, Vegan, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$24.95
This blend of 80% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo (Carignan), and 10% Graciano has a medium intensity nose of wood spice, red cherry, touches of sour cherry and oak. The medium-full bodied palate has very good weight to the fruit and has fruity, wood spice, cherry, and currant characters. Acids are juicy, while present tannins are well-integrated. Very good finish length. Tasted Feb/2020.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Shanahans Strength In Gentleness Grenache 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.25
Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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13th Street June's Vineyard Riesling 2019, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Fresh, fragrant and pretty with floral aromas surrounding notes lime citrus, white peach, and whiffs of limestone minerality. It's medium-dry on the concentrated, slightly fleshy palate with honeyed, orange citrus, peach, and tangy lime flavours lifted by racy acidity. Chalky textured with touches of minerality on the mid-palate. Very good length on the long, tangy, minerally, and slightly dry finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Mar/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Ferzo Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2016, Dop
Abruzzo, Italy$18.95
Medium+ intensity nose of cinnamon, oak spice, and sour red cherry, all of which come through on the medium-bodied palate with fresh, vibrant acidity. Structured with some grip to the tannins. Very good length on the finish. Still a bit young, age for 1 year for better integration. Tasted Sept/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$24.95
This Cabernet Sauvignon, which contains 2% Merlot, has a ripe nose of currant, cassis, red and black fruits, with touches of herb. It's full bodied with nice minty aroma replays on the structured palate with slightly chalky tannins. Acids are very good, while the long finish has currant, cassis and well-integrated oak spice flavours. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Elephant Hill Le Phant 2016
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand$23.95
This blend of roughly 72% Merlot, 18% Syrah, 5% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon was raised in French oak (25% new) for 12 months. It has a medium+ intensity nose of currant, cassis, pepper spice, blackberry, and plum. The medium-full bodied palate has balanced acids and soft tannins with pleasing peppery spice replays on the flavour profile. Very good length on the juicy finish. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Mar/2020.
3.5 Stars
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