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
Rosehall Run Hungry Point Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$15.75
Medium intensity, focused aromas of strawberry, cherry and beetroot. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with nice aroma replays, bright acids and medium-long finish. Enjoyable! Tasted Apr/2015. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Riesling 2013, VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$20.95
Medium+ aromas of tart lime, citrus and stone notes. It's medium-bodied with just off-dry aroma replays and a chalky mineral texture that leads to a long, dry-ish finish. Juicy and refreshing. Tasted June/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Keint He Voyageur Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.00
Medium+ intensity and appealing aromas of cherry, strawberry and beet root with some earth notes mingling in between. It's medium-bodied with pleasing aroma replays and well-balanced. It has juicy acids and tannins. Long finish. Tasted Apr/2016. Score: 88+ pts
Medium-to-high aromatics with red fruit notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry as well as currant and vanilla for complexity which replay very nicely on the palate. It's medium+ bodied with very good acidity and a long finish. Tasted Apr/2015. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Laura's Red 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Mostly Cab Sauv (45%), Merlot (28%) , and Cab Franc (21%), this has medium+ intensity aromas moving towards savoury notes, but also still offers red & black fruits, currant, mint and cassis aromas. The palate is medium-full bodied with softening tannins and very good acidity. It shows some maturity with dried floral and currant flavours on the palate. Finish length is very good. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years. Last tasted Sept/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Creekside Estate Vineyard 2013, Creek Shores
Ontario, Canada$21.25
Appealing medium-high intensity aromas of herbally-wood spice notes and grassy nuances. It's medium-bodied with nicely balanced acids and pleasing aroma replays, along with hints of mineral. Long, juicy finish. Tasted June/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Kacaba Cabernet/Syrah 2013, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$18.95
This blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Syrah has a medium-high intensity nose that's smoky with white pepper, dark currant and cassis aromas. It's medium-bodied with a rounded mouthfeel and fresh acids. Spiced mid-palate. It has refined tannins and some coffee notes on the medium-long finish. Should have wide appeal. Tasted Jan/2015.
3.5 Stars
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Wegeler Sweet Riesling 2012, Vdp Gutswein
Mosel, Germany$15.75
Medium+ intensity aromas of wet rocks and citrus. It has brilliant acidity on the palate with lime, wet rocks, and orange peel flavours. It is quite sweet, while finishing long. Tasted May/2015.
3.5 Stars
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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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