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
Creekside Laura's Red 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Mostly Cab Sauv (45%), Merlot (28%) , and Cab Franc (21%), this has medium+ intensity aromas moving towards savoury notes, but also still offers red & black fruits, currant, mint and cassis aromas. The palate is medium-full bodied with softening tannins and very good acidity. It shows some maturity with dried floral and currant flavours on the palate. Finish length is very good. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years. Last tasted Sept/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Creekside Estate Vineyard 2013, Creek Shores
Ontario, Canada$21.25
Appealing medium-high intensity aromas of herbally-wood spice notes and grassy nuances. It's medium-bodied with nicely balanced acids and pleasing aroma replays, along with hints of mineral. Long, juicy finish. Tasted June/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Kacaba Cabernet/Syrah 2013, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$18.95
This blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Syrah has a medium-high intensity nose that's smoky with white pepper, dark currant and cassis aromas. It's medium-bodied with a rounded mouthfeel and fresh acids. Spiced mid-palate. It has refined tannins and some coffee notes on the medium-long finish. Should have wide appeal. Tasted Jan/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Wegeler Sweet Riesling 2012, Vdp Gutswein
Mosel, Germany$15.75
Medium+ intensity aromas of wet rocks and citrus. It has brilliant acidity on the palate with lime, wet rocks, and orange peel flavours. It is quite sweet, while finishing long. Tasted May/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Perfumed gooseberry, asparagus, and grass aromas with nice herbally aroma replays on the palate. It's medium-bodied with bright, balanced-acids and finishes long. Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$34.95
Wood and intriguing potpourri aromas from the cork. Soft, medium intensity nose of cherry, cedar, earth and some sour fruited tones. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet, ripe red fruits, cedar wood, earth and hints of cocoa that linger on the long finish. Some dried herb notes emerge with time in the glass. Well-balanced overall with good acidity and dusty tannins that are soft and nicely integrated. Enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted Mar/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$20.75
Medium+ intensity nose consisting of red cherry and wood that echo on the light-to-medium bodied palate. Not overly complex, it has dusty tannins, very good balanced acids and finishes long. Enjoyable! Tasted Sept/2015.
3.5 Stars
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La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$29.95
Aromas of peach, stone fruit and apple with a twist honey from the cork. Lovely medium+ intensity ripe apple, lemon citrus, pear, butterscotch, sweet vanillan oak aromas with a whiff of mineral at the tail end. The rich palate is medium-full bodied with bright, balanced acids. It's dry with pleasing aroma replays and hints of lemon peel. Moderate use of oak is nicely integrated. Well-balanced overall. Hints of mineral linger on the long finish. Finely crafted, deserves rich seafood or pair with poultry. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Nov/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Clos Du Bois Chardonnay Calcaire Russian River Valley 2013
Usa$29.95
Somewhat closed nose but shows hints of pear, mineral, mango and white peach. It's medium-to-full bodied on the palate with slightly creamy mouthfeel and flavours of tropical fruit, butter and herbally notes. Acids are sharp, while the finish is long. Tasted Apr/2016.
3.5 Stars
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San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium+ intensity aromas of green pepper, red fruits and oak spice which echo on the ripe red fruited palate. It's medium-bodied and also has some mint and cassis flavours. Good acids and long finishing. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.5 Stars
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