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
Monasterio De Las Viñas Special Selection Old Vine Garnacha 2016, Dop Cariñena
Aragón, Spain$16.95
Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Nederburg Manor House Shiraz 2015
Western Cape, South Africa$13.75
This South African Shiraz has a medium intensity nose featuring blackberry, savoury, and black pepper characters which also echo on the medium-full bodied palate. Acids are balanced and juicy. Tannins have a touch of grip, but are otherwise quite rounded. Very good length on the finish. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Hugel Gentil 2016, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$17.95
Blend of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, and Sylvaner. Medium-high intensity nose offers orange citrus and blossom, along with floral aromas. It's medium-bodied with good acidity supporting the orange, floral, and apple flavours. There's a nice mineral texture and underpinning. Dry. Very good finish length. Tasted Oct/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This barrel-fermented Chardonnay offers lovely, open, fragrant oak-driven aromas of vanilla, butter, apple and pear. The palate is medium-full bodied and creamy with juicy, balanced acids and very nice toasty aroma replays. Nicely balanced with vanilla, apple, and pear notes lingering on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Giacomo Mori Chianti 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$22.95
Medium-high intensity nose offers ripe red cherry and spice, with leather and sour cherry hints, all surrounded by a savoury, earthy, forest floor core. It is medium-bodied with juicy acids and gritty tannins that will reward with some ageing. Nicely savoury with earthy, forest floor, red and black cherry, and oak spice flavours. Very good finish length. Really starts to shine as it warms in the glass. Enjoy over the next 6 years. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Cabriz Rosé 2018, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$13.95
Blend of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro. Medium+ intensity nose is fresh with cherry and strawberry, and a bit candied. it is medium-bodied on the dry palate with pretty aroma replays plus some grapefruit notes. Crisp, balanced acidity and very good finish length. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Highly aromatic with green, grassy, gooseberry, cat pee, and tomato leaf. It is medium-bodied and nicely textured with all of the aromas coming through on the somewhat structured palate. Acids are well-balanced while the finish length is very good. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Château Pierre De Montignac 2014, Cru Bourgeois, Ap Médoc
Bordeaux, France$25.95
This blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot has a complex, fragrant, medium-high intensity nose of sandalwood, savoury, peppery spice, and dark berry aromas. It's medium-full bodied with refined, smooth tannins and juicy, mouth-watering acids. Nicely balanced aroma replays on the palate shading more towards savoury and earthy. Long, juicy finish. Enjoy over the next 7-8 years. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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