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
La Ferme Du Mont Première Côte Côtes Du Rhône 2015, Ap
Rhône, France$18.95
A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, this has a medium+ intensity nose of dark berry, dark plum, oak, blackberry and herbal aromas that follow through on the flavour profile. The palate is medium+ bodied and more savoury with supple and ripe tannins that provide some grip. It has a crunchy texture. Still young and a bit tight. Acids are juicy and the finish length is very good. Should evolve nicely over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Nov/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Tetramythos Roditis 2016, Pdo Patras, Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$12.25
The nice medium-high intensity nose offers floral, grapefruit, and lemon citrus aromas. Pleasing aroma replays with gentle acids on the palate. Hints of flinty minerality and just a touch bitter on the long finish. Tasted May/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. The medium+ intensity nose is elegant with sour cherry, red currant, and oak spice aromas, along with touches of raspberry and mocha chocolate notes. On the medium-full bodied palate, it has supple tannins with a slightly chalky texture, offering a nice mouthfeel overall. Pleasing aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has balanced acidity and is a touch warm on the long finish. Tasted June/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Stelvin screw cap. Subtle nose of apple, pear and cereal, with hints of vanilla and oak. The medium-full bodied palate offers much more, with very interesting mealy flavours combined with nuts, honey, lemon, and vanilla layered on top of ripe white and yellow fruit. Oak is firmly in the background. Nicely textured with bright acids lifting the palate. Mealy, nutty, and citrus notes linger on the long finish. Not your typical Chardonnay, but indeed a fine expression. Tasted Nov/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Treviac 2015, Ap Corbières
Languedoc, France$17.95
60% Syrah and 40% Grenache aged in tank. Faint notes of cherry from the cork. Medium-high intensity nose of cassis, licorice, and black pepper with savoury meaty notes throughout. With air, the nose reveals red currant and garrigue aromas. On the medium bodied palate, there are very nice aroma replays - cassis, garrigue, licorice and black pepper on a bed of fine, chalky textured, and slightly grippy tannins. Acids are bright and juicy. The finish length is very good with lingering earth and garrigue notes. Nicely balanced overall. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Jan/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Alta Vista Terroir Selection Malbec 2014, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$22.75
The medium-high intensity nose is elegant with fine floral rose, clove and oak aromas. It's full-bodied on the palate with smooth, refined tannins and very nice aroma replays. Elegantly structured supported by mouthwatering acids. Fruit holds up well on the long, warming finish. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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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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