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
Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$28.95
Medium-intensity nose that's fairly complex with earthy and woodsy notes, plus forest floor, cassis, black fruit, dark currant and leafy aromas. It's full-bodied with bright acids and nice earthy aroma replays, plus hints of mint. It has structured tannins that will soften with time and a long, plummy finish. Tasted June/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Iconoclast Syrah 2014, St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Uses declassified Broken Press grapes. Screw cap. Medium-high intensity aromas of freshly cracked black peppercorn, purple flower, dark berry, dark fruit and blackberry notes. The palate is full-bodied with sour cherry, blackberry, pepper, dark fruit and subtle oak flavours with some meatiness underneath. Tannins are medium+ firm, integrating well but still a touch tight. Acids are refreshing, while the finish length is very good and shows some earthiness. Tasted June/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Hidden Bench Rosomel Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2015, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc shows herbally, straw, hay and stone fruit aromas and flavours. It's medium-to-full bodied with a rich and creamy texture that's nicely balanced with well-integrated oak nuances. It has juicy acids and a long finish. Tasted Mar/2017. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Carpineto Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Canaiolo. The medium intensity nose is a touch ripe and offers red cherry, red currant, earth, forest floor and oak aromas, with touches of barnyard. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and dry with pleasing aroma replays and soft, rounded tannins. There's good acidity and the finish length is very good. Tasted May/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Bodega Piedra Negra Gran Lurton Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.95
Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva 2007, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$26.95
The highly aromatic nose offers dried flowers, umami, earth, and sweet spice in a mostly savoury profile. It's medium-full bodied with well-integrated tannins and very nice maturing aroma replays. Acids are still quite fresh even at 9 years old. Lovely floral notes on the long finish. Tasted Sept/2016. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Paco & Lola Albariño 2016, Do Rías Baixas
Galicia, Spain$19.95
Medium+ intensity nose offers stonefruit, peach, tropical fruit and a hint of lychee. Quite complex. It's medium-bodied with clean, bright acids, vague impression of sweetness, but essentially dry. Nice aroma replays on the ripe palate with juicy acids. Finish is long and minerally. Tasted Oct/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Riverview Cellars Angelina's Reserve Gewurztraminer 2014, VQA Niagara River
Ontario, Canada$14.25
From vines planted in 1992, this has medium+ aromatics offering honeyed lychee, lemon, and ginger aromas with an earthy component. It's medium sweet on the medium-bodied palate with appealing tropical and floral fruit tones joining the aromas on the flavour profile. Acids are fresh with some sourness. Finishes crisp and on the dry side with some bitterness. Overall, very pleasing Ontario Gewurz. Tasted Aug/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2011
Spain$17.95
This has a medium intensity nose of sandalwood, savoury, umami and earthy nose with hints of blackberry, dark currant and dried cherry, along some sweet spice notes at the tail end. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with sneaky tannins that are refined and smooth, yet build steadily in the mouth. Acids are mouthwatering. The mature palate doles out licorice, dark currant, wood, and some dried fruit characters in a savoury profile. Some sourness mid-palate. Finishes savoury and woody with hints of very appealing sweet spice and dried cherry flavours. Tasted Feb/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Te Pa Pinot Gris 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$17.95
The medium intensity nose offers pretty honey, orange and floral aromas with some perceived sweetness. On the palate, this has pleasing aroma replays that are ripe and fruity, but it's also on the dry side. It has balanced acidity and a long, juicy finish. Tasted May/2015.
3.5 Stars
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