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
Château Clarke 2010, Ac Listrac Médoc
Bordeaux, France$42.95
The highly aromatic nose opens with rose floral and exotic sweet spices followed by bing cherry and mineral aromas in a mature profile. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with fine tannins that still have some structure and very nice aroma replays. Acids are very good and finish length is excellent. Delicious! You could age this another 7-8 years. Tasted May/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
Medium+ intensity aromas showing cassis, red fruits and new oak. Medium+ bodied with chalky tannins on the palate. Flavour profile consists of sweet ripe fruits, plum, milk chocolate, and leather. Good acids and long finishing. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Zind Humbrecht Calcaire Pinot Gris 2011, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$27.95
Beautiful nose consisting of floral, peach and honeycomb. Juicy mouthfeel with bright acidity. Palate is medium in sweetness and has flavours similar to the aromas - peach and honey, along with minerals. Slight chalkiness arrives at the mid-palate. Finish is long and elegant. Very nice! Tasted Nov/2013.
3.5 Stars
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Château Bréhat 2004, Ac Côtes De Castillon
Bordeaux, France$16.95
Plum, dried fruit and oak aromas from the cork. Medium intensity aromas of plum, clove, pine, dried fruits, cedar and vanilla from the glass. Palate is medium bodied and juicy with notes of herbs, cassis, and red currant. Tannins still a bit taut. Licorice and gentle spice driven medium-long finish. Good acids. Could be aged another 2-3 years. Nice! Tasted Nov/2013.
3.5 Stars
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San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium intensity aromas that show red currant, cassis and some earthy notes. It's medium-full bodied with pleasing aroma replays. Tannins are soft & round, while the finish is medium-length. Tasted Oct/2013.
3.5 Stars
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Ventisquero Grey Single Block Carmenère 2011, Trinidad Vineyard, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Lots of toasty oak with undertones of herbal, tomato leaf, blackberry and eucalypt aromas on the nose with very nice aroma replays on the full-bodied palate. Tannins are nice & smooth. Balanced acidity and excellent length on a finish that is a touch hot. Tasted Oct/2013.
3.5 Stars
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La Chablisienne Montmains Chablis 1er Cru 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France$32.95
Highly aromatic with complex notes of melon, tropical fruits, sweet kissed ripe fruit, mineral and nut. It's medium-bodied with a slightly grippy texture. Mineral, almond, tropical fruits on the palate. Balanced acids, lean and a long, clean, smooth finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Ferrari Brut Sparkling, Traditional Method, Doc Trento, Italy
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$28.95
This traditional method sparkling wine is made with Chardonnay and spent 24 months on the lees. It has a medium-high intensity nose of bready, brioche, and lemon citrus characters, all of which comes through nicely on the dry, medium-bodied palate, supported by clean, balanced, and fresh acidity. It has a nice mouthfeel, leading to a long, lip-smacking, citrusy finish. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2011, Sonoma County
California, Usa$18.95
Yeasty and mineral aromas from the cork. In the glass, elegant lime, freshly cut grass, hay, and hints of tropical fruit aromas. Light-to-medium bodied and bone dry with bright acidity. Flavour profile consists of wet stone, asparagus, herbaceous, lime, and green pepper. Nicely balanced with a lengthy finish that is spicy, lemony and white flowers notes. Quite complex. Highly recommended for dry white wine lovers. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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Château Vitallis Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé 2010
Burgundy, France$27.95
From vines 45-70 years old, this oaked Chardonnay has medium+ aromas of ripe tropical fruit, citrus and minerals. Medium-bodied with tropical fruit, spice and lime flavours. Nicely balanced overall with balanced acids and a long, smooth finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.5 Stars
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