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
Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, and 5% Syrah, this Chianti Classico has a lovely, intense, and perfumed nose that is savoury with black cherry, leather, and earthy mineral aromas. It's medium-full bodied on the concentrated palate with impressive depth of fruit supported by lively acids. Lovely cherry, herb, and wood spice flavours on the palate with more savoury and cherry notes lingering on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Stratus Red 2016, Niagara On The Lake | Niagara Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada$39.25
Always a blend, the 2016 Stratus Red consists of 25% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 10% Malbec, 7% Tannat, and 5% Petit Verdot. It has a rich, medium-high intensity nose of dark berry/cherry, blackberry, and oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied and ripe on the palate with nice replays, plus some vanilla accents. Firm tannins are a touch chalky and will reward ageing, while mouthwatering acids keep things juicy. The long finish has vanilla, spice, and dark berry notes. Best enjoyed after 2-3 years in the cellar. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut Rosé Champagne 2012, Ac Champagne
Champagne, France$100.95
Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Montes Purple Angel 2015, Do Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$62.95
Blend of 92% and Carmenere and 8% Petit Verdot. Fairly intense nose and ripe with purple, red and black fruits, followed by currant, oak, and floral aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is dense with very good fruit concentration and lovely, ripe fruited aroma replays, Smooth and dusty tannins add a nice textural character. Nicely balanced overall and excellent finish length. Tasted May/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Grgich Hills Estate Grown Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley
California, Usa$67.95
Highly aromatic with smoky and reductive notes layered over pear, lemon pith, and orchard fruits. It's full-bodied and very concentrated on the palate with more reductive notes hovering over the fruit, which is revealed after some aeration. It has succulent acids and excellent finish length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Domaine Billaud Simon Mont De Milieu 1er Cru Chablis 2014, Ac
Burgundy, France$64.00
Medium+ intensity nose is elegant with lemon citrus, lime, and stone fruits aromas. The palate is bright and fresh with juicy acids, nice aroma replays and excellent length on the finish. Should be better in a couple of years. Tasted Apr/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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Hidden Bench Fume Blanc Rosomel Vineyard 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc has a reserved nose offering hints of grapefruit and herbs. The dry palate is medium-bodied and creamy with very nice aroma replays and impressive depth of fruit. Nicely balanced overall with very good acidity and subtle oak that is well-integrated. Excellent finish length. Should improve with time. Tasted Apr/2018.
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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Masi Riserva Di Costasera Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2013, Docg, Veneto
Veneto, Italy$69.95
Tasted Sept/2019.
4.5 Stars
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