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
Handsome Brut, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$11.55
100% Chardonnay made in the méthode traditionelle style. Cleam lime and citrus nose of medium intensity with leesy, toasty notes on the back end. Mouth-filling with lime, buttered bread, mineral, lees, and a slight hint of sweetness on the palate. Fine mousse, balanced acids, medium-length citrus-tinged finish. Handsome wine that will pair well with Dungeness Crab Curry! Tasted Oct/2014. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Stelvin screw cap. Contains 12.4% Merlot. Medium+ intensity aromas with barnyard, earthy notes dominating, layered with black cherry, black currants, and fresh cedar oak. Palate is medium+ bodied with firm tannins and a flavour profile consisting of blackberry, black cherry, sweet vanillan oak, and slight meaty character. Mouth-watering acids and medium-length finish. Enjoy over the next 2-4 years. Tasted Sept/2014.
3.5 Stars
Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
Medium intensity aromas of blackberry jam, blackcherry and plum. The palate is medium-bodied with pleasing aroma replays and vanillan oak. It has soft, rounded tannins, good acids, and finishes long. Tasted July/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Wolf Riesling 2013, Qualitätswein
Pfalz, Germany$12.95
Focused, medium-high aromas showing elegant sweet lime, mineral, pink grapefruit notes. On the palate, it's medium+ bodied with lovely floral, lemon, and mineral flavours in a medium sweet profile. Racy acids give way to long, smooth finish. Elegant and classy. Tasted July/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Stelvin screw cap. Medium-high, complex aromatics with buttered popcorn, apple, pear, pineapple and whiffs of smoke and pineapple which all make an appearance on the flavour profile. Palate is medium+ bodied, lean with some creaminess, and a hint of sweetness. The very good acids keep the slightly sweet fruit in check. Slight heat on the long finish which also has honeyed fruit and vanilla spice flavours. Enjoy over the next 3 years. Tasted Nov/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Juve Y Camps Pinot Noir Brut Rosé Cava, Do
Penedès, Spain$24.95
The delicate, medium+ intensity nose offers pretty aromas of slightly sweet and honeyed red fruit notes of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. The palate is essentially dry with 10 g/L residual sugar with fresh acids and creamy, effervescent mousse supporting the toasty, flavourful red fruit replays of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry on the dry, balanced flavour profile. Some white floral and citrus notes join on the mid-palate, adding complexity, and linger through to the long, dry, clean, and crisp finish. Tasted Oct/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Cavino Grande Reserve 2008, Pdo Nemea
Peloponnese, Greece$18.95
Plum, dried fig and herb aromas from the cork. Medium+ aromatics from the glass with blackcurrant, leather, cocoa and plum notes. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with rubber, wild herb, leather, raspberry, and spice flavours. It has very good acidity, dusty tannins, and shows hints of cocoa on the medium-length finish. This fine, maturing wine will drink nicely for another 2-3 years. Tasted Apr/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Hidden Bench Pinot Noir 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Classic Pinot aromas and flavours. Elegant nose of sour cherry, strawberry and beetroot of medium-high intensity with balanced aroma replays on the palate, along with hints of mushroom and subtle oak spice. Medium+ level of tannins are not overbearing and show good balance with the very good acids. Well-balanced red wine with excellent length on the finish. Drink now or over the next 5 years. Tasted Nov/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Galaman Fitou 2013, Ap
Languedoc, France$14.95
Ripe black plum, blackberry and dark cherry aromas from the cork. This blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah has earthy mineral aromas that give way to blackberry and currant, with herbal and gentle baking spice accents. Quite dense on the full bodied palate with currant, herbally, dark berry, and boysenberry flavours. Acids are mouth-watering and the fine tannins are a touch drying. Finish length is very good. Approachable now, but should improve in 1-2 years and enjoy over the next half dozen years. Tasted Oct/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$21.95
Highly aromatic gooseberry, catpee, grass, grapefruit, and wet hay aromas which replay nicely on the balanced palate. Fresh, vibrant acids. Very long finish with some mineral, flinty notes on the finish. Tasted May/2015. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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