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
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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Wakefield Shiraz 2018, Clare Valley
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Screw cap. The medium-high intensity nose is fresh with herbal, leafy, mint and spice layered over black cherry, plum, and gentle oak aromas. The medium-full bodied palate offers well-integrated oak spice, black cherry, plum, and peppery spice flavours supported by smooth, fine-grained, and sweet tannins. It has fresh, juicy acidity. Pleasantly dry (but undeniably Shiraz) and well-balanced overall with a touch of chocolate on the long finish. Highly recommended buy! Tasted Aug/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Leeuwenkuil Reserve Red 2017, Wo Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$19.95
This blend of 60% Shiraz, 22% Cinsault, 10% Grenache, and 8% Mourvèdre has savoury, meaty aromas joined by black peppercorn and red berry notes. The medium+ bodied palate is spicy with nice aroma replays on the flavour profile and supported by fresh acidity and fine, supple tannins. Very good length on the savoury finish. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Lornano Chianti Classico 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Ripe and funky with spices, currant, red and purple fruit aromas. It's medium+ bodied with dark berry, currant, and savoury oak flavours supported by good acidity and chunky tannins that could use year or two to integrate. Very good length on the savoury finish. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Merlot. The medium+ intensity nose offers bright sour red cherries surrounded by wood spice, earthy, and savoury aromas. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with pleasing blackberry notes joining the woody, savoury aroma replays. It has juicy, balanced acidity, and fine, textured tannins with a pleasing touch of grip. The savoury, wood spice tones continue through to the finish, with very good length. Tasted Sept/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine La Décelle Réserve Valréas 2017, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Rhône, France
Rhône, France$16.95
Lovely, complex, southern Rhône nose of blackberry, plum, and peppery spice mingling with garrigue, lavender, purple fruit, and some meaty notes. Smoky mineral notes develop with time in the glass. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with ripe, elegant tannins that have a touch of grip. Acids are fresh and juicy, while the flavours are more red fruited and a touch candied on the flavour profile with raspberry, spice, and meaty flavours which linger through to the long, meaty and smoky mineral finish. Recommended buy to enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted June/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Lan Reserva 2012
Rioja, Spain$24.95
This blend of 92% Tempranillo and 8% Mazuelo was aged for 18 months in hybrid barrels made of French and American oak, and offers a medium-high intensity nose of dried red cherry and floral aromas with some earth and sweet spice tones. It is medium-full bodied with lovely aroma replays and very good acidity. Maturing tannins fold into the wine quite nicely. The finish is long, balanced, and juicy. Tasted Sept/2019. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Ermete Medici & Figli Concerto 2018, Doc Lambrusco Reggiano
Emilia Romagna, Italy$19.95
Made with the Lambrusco Salamino varietal, this has a rich array of berry aromas including red berry, raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry, blackberry, and cherry notes. The medium-bodied palate is fresh with bright acidity. Nicely balanced red and dark berry replays on the flavour profile with fine, beady mousse that livens the palate. Finely textured with a touch tannic of grip and mineral on the long, juicy finish. Tasted July/2020.
3.5 Stars
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