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
Pascual Toso Malbec Limited Edition 2012
Mendoza, Argentina$16.05
A terroir-driven wine that hails from Barrancas, the 2012 is highly aromatic with mineral, wet stone and plum aromas. It's medium-bodied with refined tannins. Palate has mineral, dark fruit, wet stone, and elegant oak spice flavours. Very good acids and a long finish that is slightly warm. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Schloss Castell Silvaner 2012, Qba Franken
Germany$18.75
Medium+ intensity aromas that are fresh and clean with notes of lemon/lime and lees. Palate is medium+ bodied and dry, with lively acids and good aroma replays. Subtle spice arrives mid-palate and lingers on the medium-long finish. Tasted May/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses Rosé 2013, Ap Languedoc
Languedoc, France$18.95
Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah blend. Crisp, medium+ aromas that show clean mineral, garrigue, strawberry, rose petals, and rhubarb. Has a dry flavour profile that's medium-full bodied with considerable depth and pleasing aroma replays along with hints of green apple. Feels substantial in the mouth with bright acids and lengthy finish. Not your average rosé. Recommended if you prefer dry wines and if you don't like your rosé wines sweet. Tasted July/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Redstone Riesling Limestone Vineyard South 2012, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$19.20
Medium+ intensity aromas featuring petrol, peach, orange and hint of mineral. Nice aroma replays on the medium-bodied palate that has a chalky texture. Off-dry and focused with crisp, lively acids. Very good length on the finish. Tasted Oct/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$20.75
Medium-high intensity aromas with notes of sour cherry, earthy, beet root. Light-to-medium bodied with nice aroma replays. Has mouth-watering acids, and integrated tannins. Finish is lengthy. Nice overall and could be cellared up to 2-3 years. Tasted May/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Low-to-medium intensity nose that shows interesting musky fruit, stone, and mineral aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel with notes of gooseberry, citrus, and floral flavours. Bright acids keep everything light. Medium-length finish. Tasted May/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Hecht & Bannier St Chinian 2011
Languedoc, France$20.75
Bottled summer of 2013, this Syrah-led blend has perfumed, floral and red berry aromas of medium intensity. Elegant pepper and aroma replays show up on the palate that is full-bodied with a very smooth mouthfeel. Mouth-watering acids and excellent length on the finish. Silky smooth. Blended with Carignan, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Tasted Nov/2013. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$45.95
Medium+ intensity aromas with a nose consisting of cedar, blackberry, and cherry. Medium+ bodied on the palate with blackberry, cherry, currant and sweet vanillan flavours. Good acids and medium-long finish. Tasted Oct/2014. Score: 89+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2012, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$34.95
Barrel fermented in 90% French oak and 10% American oak. Highly aromatic and very balanced nose showing orchard fruits, apple, pear and butter. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with bracing acids and very nice aroma replays. Oak-spiced mid-palate and very long finish. Recommended. Tasted Nov/2014. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Schloss Schönborn Macrobrunn Riesling Kabinett 2008, Prädikatswein
Rheingau, Germany$21.95
High-intensity aromas show very nice orange, petrol and mineral notes. It's medium-sweet with nice aroma replays. Lively, balanced acids, and lengthy finish. Nice! Tasted May/2014.
3.5 Stars
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