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
Janare Senete Falanghina Del Sannio 2016
Campania, Italy$19.95
The medium-high intensity nose has mineral, grapefruit, floral and citrus aromas in a high-toned and ripe profile. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with good fruit concentration, nice aroma replays, and very good acidity. Nicely balanced over all with a long, clean finish. Tasted Oct/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay 2016, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Half fermented in tank, half in oak (20% new), this offers a medium-high intensity nose that is clean with ripe apple, stone fruit, and citrus with some nutty hints. It's fairly light-to-medium bodied with more mineral and nutty flavours, plus peach pit and grapefruit. Acids are fresh and very good finish length. Tasted Sept/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Queenston Mile Vineyard Mile Red 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Palatine Hills Riesling 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$13.95
Screw cap. This bottle seems a bit shy, offering glimpses of pear, apple, mineral and petrol aromas. Much more lively on the medium-bodied palate with clean, bracing acids and medium sweet flavours of citrus, waxy, and minerals with just a hint pf petrol. Juicy, clean mid-palate and nicely textured. Complex. Very good length on the mineral and candied citrus finish. Should drink well over the next 5-7 years. Tasted Dec/2018.
3.5 Stars
Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2017, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$22.95
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3.5 Stars
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Pierre Amadieu Les Hautes Rives Cairanne 2015, Ap
Rhône, France$17.75
A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 15% Syrah raised completely in stainless steel tanks. Has enticing aromas of smoke, dark berry, and spice with savoury elements and hints of pepper, garrigue, and forest floor. It's medium-bodied with fine purity of fruit - lavender, pepper, dark berry/cherry, and spice flavours. Nicely textured with juicy, vibrant acids and smooth, refined tannins. Some mineral and smoky notes arrive on the long blackberry-pepper finish. Lovely wine to enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted July/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$17.00
The medium-high intensity nose is peppery with violet and blackberry aromas. Supple, smooth tannins on the full-bodied frame with very nice aroma replays, plus some herbally notes. Juicy acids. Nice, clean and long finishing. Tasted Sept/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Lavau Tavel Rosé 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
A blend of 50% Grenache, 45% Cinsault, and 5% Syrah. Fresh strawberry and raspberry with herbally hints from the cork. In the glass, this has a medium+ intensity nose featuring pretty aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry, and cherry notes sprinkled with herbs. It's medium-full bodied and somewhat structured on the palate with vibrant, juicy acids that gains body in the mouth. The dry flavour profile is clean and richly concentrated with cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavours. Nice chalky texture. Hints of cran-cherry on the lingering finish. Tasted Aug/2018.
3.5 Stars
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