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
Dirty Laundry Woo Woo Vines Gewürztraminer 2015, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$15.75
Aromas of medium-high intensity with classic notes of lychee, rose along with some apple and orchard fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with more off-dry flavours rose and lychee that are balanced by delicate, juicy acids. Finish length is very good. Tasted Feb/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2014, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Medium-high aromatics have a nice mineral, petrol and peach nose. The palate is off-dry with very appealing orange, citrus and some melon flavours, along with touches of minerailty and petrol. Acids are juicy and nicely balanced. The long finish moves towards the dry spectrum. All in all, a very good wine. Recommended. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2011
Tuscany, Italy$16.95
Medium+ intensity nose has nice savoury, mineral, earthy and oak spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium+ bodied with nicely balanced dried herbs, earth, and cherry flavours. It has well-integrated, supple tannins, very good acidity and a long, nicely focused finish. Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Alpha Estate Syrah Single Vineyard Turtles 2011, Pgi Florina
Greece$21.95
Purple fruit and dark plum aromas from the cork. Pretty colour. Lovely balance between fruit and savoury aromas with a mineral component - blackberry, meaty, with hints of floral and black pepper. The palate is medium-full bodied with fine-grained tannins and dark fruit flavours of blackberry, black cherry, with black pepper nuances mid-palate. Acids are fresh and juicy. Well-balanced. Long, dark berry, earthy, woody finish. Drinking well now, but should be even better in a year's time. Tasted Aug/2016.
3.5 Stars
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La Cadierenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2015, Ac
Provence, France$22.95
Made with 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache and 30% Cinsault, from vines that are 20 years old on clay-limestone and marl soils. Ripe peach and spring meadow aromas from the cork. Pretty pale pink colour. Medium+ intensity nose of peach, citrus, floral and hints of Provençal herb. Full-ish on the palate with more citrus, peach, floral and herbally flavours. Nicely balanced with fresh, juicy acids. Made in the traditional dry (i.e. not sweet) style. Clean orange citrus notes on the long, crisp finish. Tasted July/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Alicia Millantú 2012
Central Valley, Chile$21.75
This Cabernet Sauvignon based blend has medium-high intensity aromas that are smoky with red & black fruits, cassis, and green pepper that continue on the medium-full bodied palate along with sweet oak spice notes. Good acids. Long, balanced finish. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Guado Al Tasso Vermentino 2015, Doc Bolgheri
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Nice floral aromatics on top of citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is juicy with bright acidity and pleasing aroma replays along with herbal touches. Long, juicy finish. Tasted Oct/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Thörle Feinherb Riesling 2015, Qualitätswein Rheinhessen
Germany$18.95
Naturally fermented and having 17 g/l residual sugar, this has a medium-high intensity nose that's nice and clean with citrus, lime, orange and mineral notes. It's medium-bodied with a chalky texture and nice medium sweet aroma replays. It has squeaky clean acids and very good length on the finish. Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Lavau Gigondas 2013, Ac
Rhône, France$29.95
Blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Dark plum and berry aromas from the cork. Appealing notes of cherry, red currant, raspberry, violet florals with undertones of earthiness The palate is full-bodied and gains texture in the mouth. Blackberry, black cherry, some floral and stony mineral flavours, along with subtle oak notes. Acids are fresh and mouthwatering. Tannins are a bit tight and grippy and could use another year of ageing. Long finish tapers to the earthy side. Approachable now, but better next year and drink over next 6 yrs. Tasted Aug/2016. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$30.30
Mushroomy funk aromas from the cork. Highly aromatic on the nose with sour cherry, raspberry, wet earth, mushroom, beetroot, and gentle smoky oak spice. It's light-bodied with nice aromatic complexity showing up on the palate, plus some cranberry notes, framed by refreshing acids. Tannins are light and refined. Long, juicy finish. Gains some structure with air along with some appealing tea leaf notes. Very nice! Enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.5 Stars
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