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
Thörle Feinherb Riesling 2015, Qualitätswein Rheinhessen
Germany$18.95
Naturally fermented and having 17 g/l residual sugar, this has a medium-high intensity nose that's nice and clean with citrus, lime, orange and mineral notes. It's medium-bodied with a chalky texture and nice medium sweet aroma replays. It has squeaky clean acids and very good length on the finish. Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Lavau Gigondas 2013, Ac
Rhône, France$29.95
Blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Dark plum and berry aromas from the cork. Appealing notes of cherry, red currant, raspberry, violet florals with undertones of earthiness The palate is full-bodied and gains texture in the mouth. Blackberry, black cherry, some floral and stony mineral flavours, along with subtle oak notes. Acids are fresh and mouthwatering. Tannins are a bit tight and grippy and could use another year of ageing. Long finish tapers to the earthy side. Approachable now, but better next year and drink over next 6 yrs. Tasted Aug/2016. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$30.30
Mushroomy funk aromas from the cork. Highly aromatic on the nose with sour cherry, raspberry, wet earth, mushroom, beetroot, and gentle smoky oak spice. It's light-bodied with nice aromatic complexity showing up on the palate, plus some cranberry notes, framed by refreshing acids. Tannins are light and refined. Long, juicy finish. Gains some structure with air along with some appealing tea leaf notes. Very nice! Enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Dominio Dos Tares Estay Prieto Picudo 2012, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León
Spain$12.75
Black plum, peppery and wild raspberry aromas from the cork. Medium intensity nose offers interesting underbrush and spice nose with hints of floral, wild berry, bramble, black cherry, and blackberry aromas. There's also specks of violet coming through on the nose. The palate is medium-full bodied with grippy tannins and fresh acids. Pleasing aroma replays that are quite complex with vanilla and spice nuances. Long, clean finish. Drinkable now, but should be better in 2+ years. Tasted Sept/2016.
3.5 Stars
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La Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2014
Rhône, France$22.95
An 80/10/10 blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre that has an elegant medium-high intensity nose of dried cherry, floral and sweet spices. On the palate, this is medium-full bodied with medium-firm tannins that are ripe and offer some structure and fine aroma replays of dark berry, dark cherry, and licorice. This has very good juicy acids, and a long finish. Tasted Nov. 2017.
3.5 Stars
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Marqués De Cáceres Gran Reserva 2009, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.95
This blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha and 5% Graciano is highly aromatic with savoury notes of umami, earth, blackberry, dried cherry and some floral aromas. It's full-bodied with refined tannins and many of the aromas coming through on the palate. Acids are well-balanced, while the finish is long and earthy. Tasted Sept/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2014, Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$62.95
Highly aromatic with flinty, stony mineral, currant, red and black fruits. It's medium+ bodied with polished tannins and mineral-driven aroma replays. Acids are very good, nicely balanced and excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Iconoclast Syrah 2013, St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose featuring typical character of black peppercorn, spice, charcuterie, smoked meat, and black fruit notes that also appear in a balanced manner on the palate. Very good acids keep things fresh. Medium-level, gritty tannins will allow for ageing. Finishes long and smooth. Delicious! Tasted Nov/2015.
3.5 Stars
Elk Cove Pinot Gris 2015, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$24.95
Contains 4% Gewurztraminer and 2% Muscat. Medium intensity nose of peach, orange citrus and honey comes off as sweet. The palate is medium-bodied is dry and a little plush with nice aroma replays along with hints of lychee (from the Gewurz). Acids are bright and punchy. There's a nice mineral texture arriving mid-palate. Nice, long finish. Tasted Apr/2017.
3.5 Stars
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William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2015, Ac
Burgundy, France$28.95
Medium+ intensity nose leads with stony minerality earth aromas followed by lemon and lime notes. It's medium-bodied with a plush mouthfeel and gentle acids on the palate. Balanced throughout with nice aroma replays that are a touch ripe fruited. Long, clean finish. Tasted Apr/2017.
3.5 Stars
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