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
Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2014
Mendoza, Argentina$25.95
Medium+ intensity nose is clean and ripe fruited with blackberry and purple fruit aromas, along with some savoury mineral accents. It's medium-full bodied with juicy acids and tannins that are a touch grippy. Excellent length on the juicy finish. Still a bit young, needs a couple of years for the tannins to flesh themselves out. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
The medium-intensity nose is pungent with gooseberry, kiwi, and green aromas and flavours. Medium-bodied with crunchy and juicy acids on the palate. Very good length on the finish. Tasted May/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino. Medium-high intensity nose has a lovely savoury, rustic character along with dark berry and hints of floral. It's medium-full bodied with smooth, refined tannins and pleasing savoury replays. Balanced acids are very good, with fine length. Quite sophisticated. Tasted Nov/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château Du Breuil 2014, Ac Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France$26.95
A blend of 54% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot, this has a medium-high intensity nose of red berry scented, sweet cassis, and currant notes with savoury hints. It's full-ish bodied on the palate with nice aroma replays on the flavour profile. Acids are still quite fresh, while structured tannins have some grip on the tannic palate. Juicy finish is long and dry. Enjoyable now, but I would cellar 2-3 years. Tasted Feb/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 16 Months Barbera D'asti 2016, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$15.95
Medium+ intensity nose of red berry and currant, along with subtle smoke, mineral, cherry, and floral nuances that add interest. Nice aroma replays on the medium-bodied palate, supported by juicy acids and very good length on the finish. Tasted Sept/2019. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2017, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium-high intensity nose is rich and ripe with tropical fruit, golden apple, buttery vanilla, and butterscotch aromas. It's light-to-medium bodied with clean, balanced acids. The mouthfeel is a touch silky textured and has nice aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus hints of flinty minerality. Finish length is very good. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Do Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$19.95
Fragrant and ripe with kiwi, melon, and asparagus aromas. On the medium+ bodied palate it has clean acids with a nice mineral texture and more kiwi, melon and asparagus flavours. The finish turns green and grassy with very good length. Tasted Nov/2018.
3.5 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône Grenache/Syrah 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
Mainly Grenache and Syrah aged in concrete and stainless steel, this has a medium-high intensity that is fresh with lovely stony mineral, blackberry, black currant, and plum aromas and flavours. It is medium-full bodied on the crunchy palate with very good fruit concentration supported by juicy acids. Nicely balanced throughout with smoky mineral and dark berry notes more prominent on the mid-palate. It has ripe tannins while the appealing finish is long and smooth. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017, Wo Coastal Region
Coastal Region, South Africa$29.95
From 35 to 47 year-old vines and matured in 50/50 new and 2nd use French oak barrels, this has a medium-high intensity nose of honey, wax, lemon, stone fruit, and pear, with a subtle oak influence. On the medium-full bodied palate, it has very good concentration and weight to the fruit, with nice aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus some funky mineral notes arriving on the mid-palate. Acids are well-balanced, while the finish is long and elegant with subtle toasty notes. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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