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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Ferngrove Frankland River Cabernet/Merlot 2016, Frankland River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$14.25
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) with Merlot (5%) completing the blend. This has a medium-high intensity nose of green pepper, oak spice, dark berry, cassis, currant, and an underlying minerality. It is medium-full bodied on the fresh, vibrant palate with supple tannins that are well-structured. Nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile and the finish length is very good. Tasted Mar/2019.
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Jackson Triggs Grand Reserve Merlot 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.25
Tasted Nov/2018.
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Lavau Rasteau 2015, Ac
Rhône, France$20.95
50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah. The complex, evolving bouquet has medium-high intensity aromatics that offer crushed rocks, ground spices, black plum, blackberry, dark fruits, and pepper that surround a meaty and earthy core. The palate is medium-full bodied has fresh acids with refined and textured tannins that offer some structure. Blackberry, pepper spice, garrigue, plum, earthy, and savoury notes on the flavour profile. Minerally and savoury on the long finish. Enjoy over the next 5 years. Tasted Apr/2019.
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Domaine La Haute Févrie Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2017, Ac
Loire, France$15.95
This organic white wine made with Melon de Bourgogne was hand-harvested and spent 7 months on the lees. In the glass, this offers ripe melon, lemon, pear, and white grapefruit aromas with hints of mineral. The medium-bodied palate has a slight spritz with ripe and honeyed flavours of citrus, grapefruit, herbs, and lemon. Acids are crisp and clean, while the mid-palate brings out stony mineral notes that continue through to the finish, with good length. A fine match for oysters, fish, or lobster. Tasted Apr/2019.
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Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$14.75
Fermented using wild yeasts, and aged in French oak barrels and concrete vats for 10 months. A minerally, fragrant nose of dark plums, dark berries, wild herbs, smoky mineral, and hints of floral. The palate is medium-full bodied with fresh acidity and nicely textured tannins that offer a touch of grip. Nicely balanced aroma replays come through on the palate, plus hints of white pepper adding complexity. Smoke and white pepper notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Recommended buy. Tasted Apr/2019.
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Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$17.95
Fragrant with ripe aromas and flavours of currant, cassis, herbs, red & black fruit, and chocolate. The full-bodied palate is dry and smooth with soft tannins, fresh acids, and very good finish length. Tasted Apr/2019. Score: 88+ pts
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Gérard Bertrand Fitou Grenache/Carignan 2017, Ap
Midi, France$17.95
Medium+ intensity nose offers ripe red berry, raspberry, plum, and floral aromas. It's medium-full bodied with nicely balanced aroma replays supported by fresh acidity and supple tannins. Very good length on the finish with some mineral notes. Tasted Oct/2019.
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