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
Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Perfumed gooseberry, asparagus, and grass aromas with nice herbally aroma replays on the palate. It's medium-bodied with bright, balanced-acids and finishes long. Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$34.95
Wood and intriguing potpourri aromas from the cork. Soft, medium intensity nose of cherry, cedar, earth and some sour fruited tones. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet, ripe red fruits, cedar wood, earth and hints of cocoa that linger on the long finish. Some dried herb notes emerge with time in the glass. Well-balanced overall with good acidity and dusty tannins that are soft and nicely integrated. Enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted Mar/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$20.75
Medium+ intensity nose consisting of red cherry and wood that echo on the light-to-medium bodied palate. Not overly complex, it has dusty tannins, very good balanced acids and finishes long. Enjoyable! Tasted Sept/2015.
3.5 Stars
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La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$29.95
Aromas of peach, stone fruit and apple with a twist honey from the cork. Lovely medium+ intensity ripe apple, lemon citrus, pear, butterscotch, sweet vanillan oak aromas with a whiff of mineral at the tail end. The rich palate is medium-full bodied with bright, balanced acids. It's dry with pleasing aroma replays and hints of lemon peel. Moderate use of oak is nicely integrated. Well-balanced overall. Hints of mineral linger on the long finish. Finely crafted, deserves rich seafood or pair with poultry. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Nov/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Clos Du Bois Chardonnay Calcaire Russian River Valley 2013
Usa$29.95
Somewhat closed nose but shows hints of pear, mineral, mango and white peach. It's medium-to-full bodied on the palate with slightly creamy mouthfeel and flavours of tropical fruit, butter and herbally notes. Acids are sharp, while the finish is long. Tasted Apr/2016.
3.5 Stars
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San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium+ intensity aromas of green pepper, red fruits and oak spice which echo on the ripe red fruited palate. It's medium-bodied and also has some mint and cassis flavours. Good acids and long finishing. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Dominio De Tares Cepas Viejas Mencia 2011, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain$24.25
Curranty red fruit, flower and woody aromas from the cork. Medium+ intensity nose that goes back and forth between savoury and fruity with freshly tilled earth, blackberry, dark currant with hints of herb and spice. The palate is medium+ bodied with appealing eucalypt, black licorice, dark currant, earth flavours. Quite complex. It's well-balanced with mouth-watering acids, and in a good place right now. Hints of violet on the long finish. Dusty tannins with good structure will drink well for the next 5-7 years. Perfect for pairing with lamb. Tasted Oct/2015
3.5 Stars
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Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$21.95
Medium-high aromatics featuring gooseberry, cat pee, and asparagus notes. It's medium-bodied with balanced, juicy acids. Ripe fruited flavours, including citrus and gooseberry notes. Long finishing. Tasted May/2016. Score: 89+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Umani Ronchi Casal Di Serra Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi 2014, Doc Classico Superiore
Marche, Italy$17.95
Aromas of medium intensity showing herbal, grass, some floral, and hints of honeyed, ripe stone fruits. The palate has finely cut acids with orange, citrus and grassy flavours. The finish length is very good. Tasted Nov/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Thorle Riesling Trocken 2014, Rheinhesen
Germany$18.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose that's clean and has aromas of lemon/lime, stone fruit, some citrus and mineral which echo nicely on the medium-bodied palate. Made in a dry style with clean acids and very good length on the finish. Refreshing! Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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