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
Arboleda Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$16.75
The medium intensity nose is subtle with balanced, oak-influenced aromas of pear, apple, and butter. It is medium-bodied on the palate with nice aroma replays. The texture is a touch creamy. Acids are well-balanced, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Nov/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Cellars Gravity Pinot Noir 2015, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Medium-high intensity nose offers complex oak spice, earth, beet root, currant, and red cherry aromas. On the medium+ bodied palate, the supple tannins are well-integrated with nice fruit and texture. Evolving nicely with very good acidity and pleasing aroma replays on the palate. Currant and berry/cherry notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2015, VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics offers nicely focused, clean, gently oaked notes of apple, butter and vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with a creamy, rounded mouthfeel and slightly sweet flavours of vanilla and caramel atop the ripe fruit. Long, juicy finish. Should have wide appeal. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics are modern in style with ripe blackberry, oak spices, dark berry and incense notes. The palate is medium+ bodied with nicely balanced aroma replays supported by medium-firm tannins and acids that are a touch sour. The long finish as savoury, curranty nuances. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer 2016, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$18.95
Captivating floral, lychee, rose, grapefruit, and blood orange aromas waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy with lively acids and off-dry aroma replays. It's well-balanced and has a long finish that is a touch bitter. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2015, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley
Chile$21.95
This has a ripe, medium intensity nose featuring red and black fruits, oak and hints of herbs and mineral. It's full-bodied and dense on the palate with good fruit concentration and pleasing aroma replays. It's a touch chalky, has balanced acids, and finishes with very good length. Tasted Nov/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. Highly aromatic with savoury, meaty, dark berry, earth, and spice. It's medium-full bodied with supple, rounded tannins that are smooth and have a dusty texture. Juicy acids. Lovely aroma replays. Excellent finish length that is a touch warm. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. Tasted June/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Queylus Tradition Pinot Noir 2014, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$31.95
Tasted May/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Markus Huber Terrassen Grüner Veltliner 2015, Dac Traisental
Austria$18.95
Medium+ intensity aromas offer subtle peach, apricot, mineral notes which echo very nicely on the medium-bodied and dry palate. It has a very nice chalky mineral texture, with clean acids and a long, mineral-driven finish. Tasted Apr/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Catena Malbec High Mountain Vines 2015
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
Ripe plum, berry, oak spices and a hint of violet aromas from the cork. The generous nose in the glass leads with blackberry and meaty aromas followed by hints of herb, oak spice and violet. The palate is medium-full bodied with fine tannins and lifted by bright acidity. Aromas come through nicely on the palate with blackberry, white pepper and meaty notes leading the way. The finish is long and earthy with hints of mocha. Paired well tonight with lamb burgers. A nice Malbec to enjoy over the next 5 years. Recommended buy. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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