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
Castello D'albola Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
95% Sangiovese and 5% other varietials. Medium-high intensity nose is savoury with cherry, currant, and oak spice aromas with hints of purple fruits and clove. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with supple tannins and fresh acids. Nice aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus hints of tea leaf. Very good finish length. Tasted June/2018. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Mazzei Poggio Badiola Di Fonterutoli 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$14.75
A blend of 65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot that was hand-picked and aged in small American oak barrels for 10 months. Medium+ intensity nose offers aromas of sweet red and black cherries, dried spices, and some wood surrounding a savoury earthy core. It is medium-full bodied and fairly dense with smooth, finely-grained tannins with some grip, and juicy acids. More savoury on the flavour profile with currant, black cherry accents. Savoury, earthy and cocoa notes linger on the long finish. Enjoyable now, but will be better in 1-2 years. Tasted May/2019. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Château De Tréviac Corbières 2016, Ap
Midi, France$17.95
A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache aged completely in tank. Quite intense on the nose with stony mineral and scorched earth aromas layered on top of the lovely blackberry, black pepper spice, licorice, and cassis notes. Lovely mineral driven aroma replays on the full-bodied palate with very good fruit concentration. Nicely textured with supple tannins that have some chalkiness. Acids are juicy and mouth-watering. Stony mineral notes linger on the long finish. Highly recommended. Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Los Clop Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Paraje Altamira, Valle De Uco, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Mathilde Chapoutier Sélection 2017, Ap Languedoc
Languedoc, France$14.95
50/50 Syrah and Grenache from schist soils raised in concrete tanks, this has a fairly intense and complex black olive, blackberry, mineral, pepper spice, and herbal aromas with a touch of evergreen. It is light-to-medium bodied with smooth tannins and blackberry and currant flavours. Fairly easy drinking, with some structure and fresh acids. Long, clean finish. Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir 2017, Igp Côtes Catalanes
Roussillon, France$18.95
From 65 year old vines, this has a medium+ intensity nose of sour cherry, blackberry, currant, and spice. The medium-bodied palate is rich, nicely textured, and fruit forward with nice spice and stony mineral notes. It has smooth, polished tannins annd very good acids. Sweet spice and curranty notes on the long, balanced finish. Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Casablanca Nimbus Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$18.75
Good fruit with pear and green apple aromas and flavours on a medium-full bodied palate. Slightly reductive in style with an earthy and mineral mid-palate. Bracing acids. Long, toasty finish. Better in 1-2 years. Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Miguel Torres Cordillera De Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$22.95
Ripe, medium-high intensity nose of cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, evergreen, and wood spice, while the full-bodied palate is much of the same, albeit more herbally. It has bold, structured tannins and very good acidity. Currant and cassis notes linger on the long finish. Tasted May/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$18.75
As it warms in the glass, this offers an appealing, medium+ intensity nose of red cherry, black cherry, tea leaf, floral, and subtle oak spice. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with chunky, mouthfilling tannins that have a slightly dusty texture to go along with juicy, balanced acids. Nice black cherry, beetroot, and tea leaf flavours. Hints of mocha on the finish, with very good length. Tasted June/2019.
3.5 Stars
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