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.
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Balthasar Ress Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Riesling Kabinett 2016, Prädikatswein
Rheingau, Germany$19.25
Tasted June/2018.
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Doña Paula 1350 Altitude 2015, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$20.75
This blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 45% Malbec, and 5% Casavecchi has a medium-high, fairly complex nose that is Cab Franc dominant with red and black fruits, oak spice, and herbaceous notes. It is full-bodied and structured with a touch grippy and tight tannins, and nice aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has juicy acids and very good finish length. Tasted Nov/2019.
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Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2017, Do Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$24.95
Medium-high intensity nose offers forest wet earth, red & sour cherry, beet root, funky earth, tobacco, and subtle spice. It's fairly light-to-medium bodied on the palate with nice earthy aroma replays, plus dark currant, dark berry and black plum notes. Acids are well-balanced, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Jan/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Castelli Del Grevepesa Clemente Vii Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$18.95
This Sangiovese has a medium+ intensity nose of dark cherry and brambly fruits, along with savoury, earthy, herbs, and stony notes, all of which echo nicely on the medium-bodied palate with plum accents. Acids are fresh, while supple tannins have some grip. Long, savoury finish. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Estate Grown, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa$34.95
Highly aromatic with smoky buttered popcorn aromas mingling with lemon citrus and apple, all of which comes through nicely on the pleasing medium+ bodied palate. There's a nice mineral texture on the palate, along with fresh acids. Excellent finish length. Tasted Apr/2018.
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Closerie Des Alisiers Petit Chablis 2016, Ac
Burgundy, France$25.95
Fermented and aged completely in tank, this unoaked Chardonnay has a fresh and fragrant nose with lemon and citrus with hints of white peach and leesy notes. It is light-to-medium bodied on the palate with more lemon, citrus, ripe apple, and white peach flavours with a fine mineral underpinning. Some grapefruit and floral notes arrive with air, adding complexity. Nicely balanced with clean, crisp, and bright acids providing freshness. Fine mineral and apple notes linger on the long aftertaste. Tasted Nov/2018.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2017, Ac
Midi, France$12.95
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, this has a medium-high intensity nose of ripe dark and red berry, cherry, iron mineral, and plum aromas. It's medium-full bodied with supple, textured tannins that have some grip. Nice, juicy aroma replays with good length on the finish that ends with some dark berry and mineral notes. Tasted July/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Featherstone Joy Premium Cuvée Sparkling 2013, Traditional Method, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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