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
San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium intensity aromas that show red currant, cassis and some earthy notes. It's medium-full bodied with pleasing aroma replays. Tannins are soft & round, while the finish is medium-length. Tasted Oct/2013.
3.5 Stars
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Ventisquero Grey Single Block Carmenère 2011, Trinidad Vineyard, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Lots of toasty oak with undertones of herbal, tomato leaf, blackberry and eucalypt aromas on the nose with very nice aroma replays on the full-bodied palate. Tannins are nice & smooth. Balanced acidity and excellent length on a finish that is a touch hot. Tasted Oct/2013.
3.5 Stars
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La Chablisienne Montmains Chablis 1er Cru 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France$32.95
Highly aromatic with complex notes of melon, tropical fruits, sweet kissed ripe fruit, mineral and nut. It's medium-bodied with a slightly grippy texture. Mineral, almond, tropical fruits on the palate. Balanced acids, lean and a long, clean, smooth finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Ferrari Brut Sparkling, Traditional Method, Doc Trento, Italy
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$28.95
This traditional method sparkling wine is made with Chardonnay and spent 24 months on the lees. It has a medium-high intensity nose of bready, brioche, and lemon citrus characters, all of which comes through nicely on the dry, medium-bodied palate, supported by clean, balanced, and fresh acidity. It has a nice mouthfeel, leading to a long, lip-smacking, citrusy finish. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2011, Sonoma County
California, Usa$18.95
Yeasty and mineral aromas from the cork. In the glass, elegant lime, freshly cut grass, hay, and hints of tropical fruit aromas. Light-to-medium bodied and bone dry with bright acidity. Flavour profile consists of wet stone, asparagus, herbaceous, lime, and green pepper. Nicely balanced with a lengthy finish that is spicy, lemony and white flowers notes. Quite complex. Highly recommended for dry white wine lovers. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Château Vitallis Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé 2010
Burgundy, France$27.95
From vines 45-70 years old, this oaked Chardonnay has medium+ aromas of ripe tropical fruit, citrus and minerals. Medium-bodied with tropical fruit, spice and lime flavours. Nicely balanced overall with balanced acids and a long, smooth finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Rosehall Run Cuvée County Pinot Gris 2012, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Screw cap. Medium intensity nose showing lime/lemon, fig, and hints of honeysuckle, along with ginger notes as it warms up in the glass. Medium-bodied with mouth-coating creaminess on the palate with honeyed fruit, floral, citrus, and tropical fruit flavours. Elegantly spiced mid-palate. Fresh acids and a long, smooth finish. Tasted Oct/2014. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
Thirty Bench Red 2011, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.00
Highly aromatic nose consisting of red berries, cherry and hints of plum. Medium-bodied on the palate with notes of spice, oak and red fruits all nicely balanced. Medium-length finish. Quite easy drinking. Tasted Oct/2013.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Gautheron Chablis 2012
Burgundy, France$24.95
Medium+ aromas featuring elegant tropical fruit and lemon. Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel. Honeydew melon, lemon/lime, along with hints of spice and beeswax on the flavour palate. Lively acids and a long, tart finish that is lightly spiced. Elegant. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Riesling 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$14.75
Low-to-medium nose featuring nice petrol, honey, citrus and floral aromas. Sweet Aromas hint at sweet, but is dry on the palate with good aroma replays. Good acids and a mineral-driven finish that is medium-long in length. Tasted Feb/2014.
3.5 Stars
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