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
2027 Cellars Queenston Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$26.25
Medium+ intensity aromatics offer cran-cherry notes plus oak spice and vanillin. It's light-to-mid weighted on the palate with more wood spice and cherry flavours with some bitterness. There's good tannic structure and very good acidity. Finishes long and touch warming. Let this age another 2-4 years. Tasted Mar/2017. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2013, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
Ripe, green herbaceous aromas. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied and quite dense with oak spiced aroma replays along with white pepper flavours. It has very good acids, rounded tannins, and long finishing. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$21.95
Aromas of medium+ intensity are minerally with fresh red & black fruits, and cassis that continue on the medium-bodied palate with nice appeal. Acids are fresh, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Nov/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc 2014, Napa Valley
California, Usa$22.95
Fresh, clean aromas of gooseberry, floral and tangy fruit with some reductive qualities. Grassy and ripe tropical fruit flavours on the palate with finely tuned acids and finishing long. Tasted Apr/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Rioja Bordón Reserva 2009, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$19.95
Medium+ intensity nose led by smoky oak notes with underlying raspberry and blackberry aromas. On the palate, it's medium+ bodied dark and red cherry, blackberry, and subtle oak flavours. It has very good acidity, while the tannins are still very tight, and finish length is medium-to-long. Cellar 2-3 years or decant and serve now. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.5 Stars
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La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$34.95
Cherry, strawberry and wood aromas from the cork. Medium+ intensity aromas of tilled earth, dried spice, dark cherry and whiffs of olive. It's light-to-medium bodied with black cherry, tea leaf, strawberry, earth and some spice flavours framed by juicy acids. Tannins are light and supple. Dark fruits, vanilla and wood notes linger on the long finish. Enjoy this yummy Pinot over the next 2-3 years. Tasted Mar/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2014, Dac Kamptal
Kamptal, Austria$21.95
Medium+ intensity nose featuring complex aromas of mineral, lemon drop, lime, and hints of herbs. The rounded palate offers mineral, lemon, and citrus notes. Balanced acidity provides freshness. Finishes long. Tasted Nov/2015. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Bottled Gewurztraminer 2013, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Highly aromatic nose is effervescent with inviting notes of lychee, mineral citrus and roses. This is fleshy and quite dense on the medium-bodied palate, with pleasingly off-dry aroma replays. It has balanced acids and the finish is long dry. Tasted July/2016.
3.5 Stars
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São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2011, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$21.95
Medium-high aromatics on the savoury side with smoky oak, barnyard and dark red fruits. It's full-bodied on the dense palate with black plum and cassis flavours. Balanced acids and finishes long. Blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. Tasted June/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Antica Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014
California, Usa$37.75
Medium intensity aromas of pear, apple, white peach and light butter notes. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with crisp acids and balanced aroma replays. Lasting finish. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.5 Stars
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