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
Chakana Estate Selection Red Blend 2014, Luján De Cuyo
Mendoza, Argentina$19.75
Blend of 70% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Dark fruited aromas from the cork - currant, cherry, plum. Medium-high aromatics in the glass lead with florals followed by currant, blackberry, sweet herbs, dark cherry, and hints of wood. The palate is medium-full bodied with structured tannins that are a bit tight at the moment. Bright, juicy acids add freshness. Nice aroma replays on the flavour profile with earthy, mineral and wood notes lingering on the long finish. Age 1-2 years and drink to 2024. Delicious! Tasted Mar/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Arboleda Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$16.75
The medium intensity nose is subtle with balanced, oak-influenced aromas of pear, apple, and butter. It is medium-bodied on the palate with nice aroma replays. The texture is a touch creamy. Acids are well-balanced, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Nov/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Cellars Gravity Pinot Noir 2015, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Medium-high intensity nose offers complex oak spice, earth, beet root, currant, and red cherry aromas. On the medium+ bodied palate, the supple tannins are well-integrated with nice fruit and texture. Evolving nicely with very good acidity and pleasing aroma replays on the palate. Currant and berry/cherry notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2015, VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics offers nicely focused, clean, gently oaked notes of apple, butter and vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with a creamy, rounded mouthfeel and slightly sweet flavours of vanilla and caramel atop the ripe fruit. Long, juicy finish. Should have wide appeal. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics are modern in style with ripe blackberry, oak spices, dark berry and incense notes. The palate is medium+ bodied with nicely balanced aroma replays supported by medium-firm tannins and acids that are a touch sour. The long finish as savoury, curranty nuances. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer 2016, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$18.95
Captivating floral, lychee, rose, grapefruit, and blood orange aromas waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy with lively acids and off-dry aroma replays. It's well-balanced and has a long finish that is a touch bitter. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2015, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley
Chile$21.95
This has a ripe, medium intensity nose featuring red and black fruits, oak and hints of herbs and mineral. It's full-bodied and dense on the palate with good fruit concentration and pleasing aroma replays. It's a touch chalky, has balanced acids, and finishes with very good length. Tasted Nov/2017.
3.5 Stars
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Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. Highly aromatic with savoury, meaty, dark berry, earth, and spice. It's medium-full bodied with supple, rounded tannins that are smooth and have a dusty texture. Juicy acids. Lovely aroma replays. Excellent finish length that is a touch warm. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. Tasted June/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Queylus Tradition Pinot Noir 2014, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$31.95
Tasted May/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Markus Huber Terrassen Grüner Veltliner 2015, Dac Traisental
Austria$18.95
Medium+ intensity aromas offer subtle peach, apricot, mineral notes which echo very nicely on the medium-bodied and dry palate. It has a very nice chalky mineral texture, with clean acids and a long, mineral-driven finish. Tasted Apr/2017.
3.5 Stars
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