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
Rendola Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
Highly aromatic and savoury with mature notes of dried herbs and dried florals. It's medium-bodied with smooth, integrated tannins and very nice aroma replays along with red licorice and leather flavours. It has balanced acids and a bit sour on the very long finish. Drink soon. Tasted Mar/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Wayne Gretzky Estate Series Cabernet Merlot 2007, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
VERY good offering from #99 himself. Lead/pencil/graphite, smoke aromas. All remain on the palate + cassis notes and blackberry. Medium-full bodied with a long finish. Chalky tannins that would have rewarded 2-3 years in the cellar, but definitely enjoyable now. Tasted May/2011.
3.5 Stars
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D'angelo Aglianico Del Vulture 2006, Doc Basilicata
Italy$17.95
Dark red crushed cherries, herbs, underbrush. Tannic, grippy and could use more time in bottle. Tasted Dec/2010.
3.5 Stars
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Fielding Estate Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$35.00
Currant, cranberry, sweet dark fruits and smoke aromas all come nicely together on the palate, in a balanced, rich finish. Full-bodied with fine grain tannins. Delicious! Tasted June/2012.
3.5 Stars
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Belcanto Di Bellussi Special Cuvée Extra Dry Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, Docg, Italy
Veneto, Italy$18.75
From 100% Glera grapes, this is a dry Prosecco with a medium+ intensity nose of pear, stony mineral, green apple, and melon aromas. The palate has a slightly frothy mousse, but is lively due to very good acidity. Finishes dry with very good length. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Chateau Des Charmes Equuleus 2007, VQA, St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada$30.00
2010 vintage. Blend of 50% Cab Sauv, 25% Cab Franc and 25% Merlot brings aromas of cassis, smoke and oak. On the palate, there is more cassis, plus vanilla, oak, and chocolate. Very smooth with well-integrated tannins. Lovely! Tasted June/2012.
3.5 Stars
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Château La Chèze 2005, Ac
Bordeaux, France$18.95
Blackberry, currant, earth aromas and flavours. Spicy palate at mid-length. Medium-long finish. Still tannic and very chalky. Probably could have used another year or two in bottle for tannins to settle. Tasted Feb/2011.
3.5 Stars
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Peller Estates Signature Series Ice Cuvée Rosé Sparkling, Icewine Dosage, Traditional Method, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$36.75
Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Cat Amongst The Pigeons Alley Cat Shiraz/Grenache 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$15.95
Minty blackberry, raspberry, basil aromas. All follow through on the palate. Finishes with earth notes. Chewy, ripe fruit. Smooth tannins. Not a big wine. Smooth and easy drinking with a medium-long finish. Tasted Feb/2011.
3.5 Stars
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Kruger Rumpf Riesling Spätlese 2006, Rhine Nahe Qmp, Münsterer Dautenpflänzer
Rheingau, Germany$16.95
Petrol, slate, mineral aromas. Delicious melon, peach, citrus flavours. Smooth and refreshing. Off-dry. If you like off-dry Reislings, this is definitely one to try today or in 10 years. Tasted June/2011.
3.5 Stars
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