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
Fielding Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Lifted aromas showing green herbs, wild blueberry, and toasty cedar oak. Palate is medium+ bodied with somewhat complex flavours of green herbs, cedar-smoke and currant. Long finish has hints of chocolate. Acids are finely balanced, while tannins are moderately firm, yet finely-grained, making this wine drinkable now or up to 2018. Tasted Jan/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Lailey Vineyard Syrah 2012, VQA Niagara River
Ontario, Canada$27.20
Low-medium nose that shows blueberry and oak aromas which replay on the palate, along with pepper and herbal notes. It's medium-full bodied with good, balanced acids and a length finish. Tasted Nov/2013.
3.5 Stars
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Lakeview Cellars Cabernet Franc Icewine 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula (200ml)
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Yummy strawberry jelly aromas from the cork. The nose is highly aromatic with strawberry jam, wild berry, cranberry and cherry aromas. The sweet, rounded palate is medium-bodied with rich aroma replays, delicately balanced acidity and a lengthy finish. Tasted Dec/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2009, Dop
Douro, Portugal$18.95
Medium-intensity aromas with steely, blackberry liquer, dark fruits, kirsch and quite fruit forward. Palate is medium-bodied and medium-sweet with flavours of blackberry, kirsch, and black cherry. It has very good acids and excellent length on the finish. Chill slightly before serving. Tasted Nov/2014
3.5 Stars
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Hedesheimer Hof Weingut Beck Grauer Burgunder Kabinett Trocken 2012, Prädikatswein
Germany$15.75
This Pinot Gris has complex medium intensity aromas of herbaceous, stone fruit, fennel and lime. Floral, herbal and hints of fruits on the medium-bodied palate. Just off-dry (slight sweet) with fine, beady acids. Long, crisp and minerally finish. Well done! Tasted July/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Burrowing Owl Athene 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$44.95
Blend consisting of 55% Syrah and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium+ intensity aromas with black pepper, black fruit, floral, currant and oak notes. It's medium-to-full bodied and elegantly styled with pleasing aroma replays and some purple fruit notes mid-palate. Has very good, balanced acids. Tannins could use 1-2 years to soften, but enjoyable now. Finish is long and smooth. Tasted Mar/2015. Score: 89+ pts
3.5 Stars
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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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