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
Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2018, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$13.95
Medium+ intensity nose is herbally with stone fruit aromas that are a touch reductive and offer whiffs of flinty minerality. It has very good fruit depth on the medium-full bodied palate with herbally, tarragon, citrus, and floral flavours. Clean, balanced acidity and a long, herbally finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Gabriel Meffre Laurus Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2016, Ap
Rhône, France$19.95
This blend of 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 5% Mourvèdre is ripe with red berry, black spices, plum, and raspberry aromas of medium+ intensity. The medium-full bodied palate is fleshy with good fruit concentration and nice aroma replays accented by black tea, spice, and plum flavours. Textured tannins are structured and a touch chalky, while the juicy finish has very good length. Very good complexity overall. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Cloudsley Cellars Twenty Mile Bench Pinot Noir 2015, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$35.00
Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Cave Des Vignerons De Buxy Buissonnier Bourgogne Chardonnay 2017, Ac
Burgundy, France$16.95
Medium+ intensity nose is ripe with apple, vanilla and pear with touches of mineral notes. It's medium-bodied with good fruit and clean, vibrant acids. More minerally on the flavour profile, It has nice aroma replays on the flavour profile, but minerality is more prominent, continuing through to the long finish. Tasted Aug/2019. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Angels Gate Mountainview Pinot Noir 2016, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$30.00
Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Castelo Do Mar Albariño 2018, Do Rías Baixas
Galicia, Spain$19.95
Screw cap. The fragrant nose is ripe with tropical fruit, pineapple, peach, citrus and apple aromas with touches of floral. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with a rich, honeyed concentration of fruit and flavours of citrus and apple. Acids are vibrant and zesty, while oyster shell mineral notes arrive on the back palate, adding complexity and lingering through to the long, lip-smacking finish. Tasted Dec/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Michele Chiarlo Reyna Barbaresco 2015, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$36.95
Medium+ intensity nose is mature and complex with dried red fruit, rose floral, plum, dried spice, vanilla, and cedar aromas. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with spice, red cherry, dried fruit, savoury, and forest floor flavours. Tannins are integrating well. Acids are balanced while the finish long and a touch warming. Very appealing overall and ready to drink now. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Norman Hardie Vieux Chêne Sauvignon Blanc 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$21.75
Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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