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
Tohu Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016
New Zealand$21.95
Screw cap. The pungent, aromatic nose offers passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry, and guava with hints of minerality. It's very ripe with sweet and sour flavours on the palate with appealing aroma replays. Racy acids provide freshness. Juicy mid-palate. Fine length on the crisp, mouth-watering finish. Inclined to let this sit for another 6 to 12 months to let the acids settle down and enjoy to 2020. Tasted Mar/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château Haut Lalande 2015, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Blaye
Bordeaux, France$18.95
This blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec has earthy and forest floor aromas that lay atop of ripe red fruits. The medium+ bodied palate has nice aroma replays with plenty of savoury and oak spice characters. It has lively acids while tannins are well-integrated. Very good length on the finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Altenbourg Riesling 2015
Alsace, France$14.25
The medium-high intensity nose offers clean, white peach, orange citrus, minerality and a whiff of petrol, while the off-dry and fleshy palate has nice mineral-driven aroma replays, plus some Flintstone vitamin notes. Acids are good, while the long finish is a touch bitter. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Nautilus Chardonnay 2016, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$27.95
Highly aromatic with smoky-flinty notes followed by buttered popcorn, pear, and baked apple notes. The medium-full bodied palate is ripe and elegant with stone fruits, pear and gentle oak spice with just a touch of sweetness. Acids are very good, while finishing long. Tasted May/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2016, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.95
The medium+ intensity nose has a nice buttery, baked apple, vanilla, and butterscotch note, all of which come through on the slightly sweet, medium-to-full bodied palate. Vibrant acids keep things fresh. More butter and vanilla notes on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2018. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Chateau D'aigueville Côte Du Rhône Villages 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$16.80
Complex, medium-high intensity aromatics with smoky, earthy, and mineral, joined by black cherry, violet, dark plum, garrigue, and spice notes. It's medium-full bodied on the slightly warming palate with smooth, refined tannins that have a supple texture. Savoury flavours of scorched earth, mineral, black cherry, black plum, violet, garrigue, and peppery spice are supported by juicy acidity. Long and savoury with scorched earth and mineral notes lingering on the finish. Tasted Feb/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Cantalici Baruffo Riserva Chianti Classico 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$26.75
100% Sangiovese from vines planted 500 metres above sea-level, this has medium-high intensity aromas of sweet oak spice, floral, and dark berries. It is full-bodied and richly structured with smooth tannins and lovely aroma replays. Acids are mouth-watering and the finish length is excellent. Has the stuffing to age 10 years. Tasted Oct/2017. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Tenuta Di Renieri Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$17.25
This has a generous nose of sweet oak spice, red cherry, floral with some earthy elements and rustic charm. Hints of dried cherry emerge with time. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with soft, balanced, and well-integrated tannins that provide just a touch of grip. Fresh, food-friendly acids lift the palate. Flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, earth, and hints of dried cherry. Nicely balanced overall. Earthy notes with cherry linger on the long finish. There's just enough here to keep you coming back for another sip. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years. Tasted Apr/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Momo Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Naturally fermented with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks, and aged on the lees for 6 months. Screw cap. This has a lovely, open, fragrant nose of kiwi, guava, tropical fruit, asparagus, and lemon, with hints of yellow pepper and mineral adding complexity. It's medium-bodied on the palate with a nice creamy texture and lovely aroma replays joined by some wet wool flavours. Succulent, crisp acids are juicy. Minerally and grapefruit-tinged on the long finish. This is very nice. Highly recommended. Tasted Oct/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château D'aquéria Tavel 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
The subtle nose is fruity and a touch candied, offering red berry, cherry, currant, and citrus aromas. It's medium-full bodied with nicely balanced citrusy aroma replays. Acids are very good. The long finish is crisp and spicy with a fine mineral note. Tasted May/2018.
3.5 Stars
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