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
Clos De Los Siete 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$23.95
Blend of 54% Malbec, 18% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The medium-high intensity aromas are fragrant with violet, bing cherry, currant, menthol, and oak spice notes. The medium-full bodied palate echoes the aroma profile. Acids are well-balanced, while the smooth, refined tannins have some grip. Very good finish length. Will age 5-8 years. Tasted Sept/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
The medium+ intensity nose offers blackberry, black plum, sweet oak, and chocolate notes. On the medium+ bodied palate, this has dark fruit, black tea, blackberry, dark currant and oak spice flavours supported by juicy acids and supple tannins. The finish length is very good. Tasted Sept/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Lavau Rasteau 2014, Ac
Rhône, France$20.95
50/50 Grenache and Syrah blend. In the glass, this has medium intensity aromas of black plum, dark berry, raspberry, licorice, garrigue, and wood spice with hints of black pepper notes. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with smooth, supple tannins that are just a touch grippy and gain volume with time. Chocolate, raspberry, blackberry, red currant flavours, with touches of sour cherry and charcuterie notes appear on the palate. Acids are fresh and juicy and the finish length is very good, ending with a savoury aftertaste. Shows good complexity overall. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Medium-high intensity nose featuring sweet herb, cherry, and oak spice, all of which come through nicely on the balanced, medium-bodied palate. Supple tannins and very good acidity are in balance, while the finish is long and juicy. Tasted May/2016.
3.5 Stars
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Henri De Villamont Montagny 1er Cru 2014, Ac
Burgundy, France$33.75
Medium-high intensity aromas that are elegant, with very nice nutty, butter, golden apple and pear on the nose. It's light-to-medium weighted with bright, crisp acids and nice stone fruit aroma replays. Nicely balanced overall, with a finish length that is very long with hints of minerality. Tasted May/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Fritz Willi Riesling 2015, Mosel
Mosel, Germany$18.25
The medium-intensity nose is ripe and offers honeyed tropical fruit, guava, white peach and whiffs of herbally notes. The medium-bodied palate is bright and refreshing with scintillating acids, good fruit concentration and off-dry (i.e. quite sweet) aroma replays. Nice and clean with an herbally-tinged, long finish. Tasted Nov/2017.
3.5 Stars
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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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