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
Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2015, Leyda Valley
Chile$17.95
Medium-high aromatics offer strawberry, sour cherry, beetroot and hints of tea leaf. It's medium-bodied with soft, smooth tannins and nice aroma replays. Acids are very good and finish is long. Tasted Nov/2016.
3.0 Stars
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Château Bertin 2014, Lussac St émilion
Bordeaux, France$15.75
100% Merlot. Wet earth, forest floor, plum and whiffs of incense aromas from the cork. Ripe black cherry, cassis aromas followed by notions of milk chocolate, herbs and vanilla oak of medium intensity. Medium-bodied with a soft, plush mouthfeel and dusty tannins that become chalkier with air. Acids are juicy. Black cherry, currant, cocoa, milk chocolate, and cedar oak flavours, finishing long with earthy notes. A fine match with poultry or red meats. Tasted Nov/2016.
3.0 Stars
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Louis Latour Domaine De Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2013, Igp Var
Provence, France$15.75
From Provence, this has medium-high intensity aromas of cherry, beetroot, and earth. Very typical of the varietal, with nice aroma replays of good intensity. Light-bodied with delicate acids. Medium-long finish. Tasted Oct/2016.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Costa Lazaridi Amethystos White 2015, Pgi Drama
Greece$17.25
A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Assyrtiko, this has medium+ aromatics that are perfumed with clean lime, asparagus, kiwi and passion fruit notes which continue on the palate. It's juicy with bright acids and finishing long. Tasted May/2016.
3.0 Stars
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Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2015, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$24.95
The medium+ intensity nose offers floral, dark cherry, savoury and some herbally spice notes. On the medium-full bodied palate it has nice aroma replays surrounded by chalky tannins and fresh, juicy acidity. It has a medium-long finish. Tasted Mar/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
Le Fils Des Gras Moutons Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie 2015, Ac
Loire, France$15.95
Nice lemon citrus and fennel aromas from the cork. Made with 100% Melon de Bourgogne that was hand-picked from 40-70 year-old vines, this has pleasing orange citrus, floral and fennel with whiffs of beeswax and mineral of medium-high intensity from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a light refreshing spritz, dry and flavourful with notes of lemon/lime citrus, and floral. Texture is slightly viscous and minerally. Crisp acids. Finishes with good length and a stony mineral flavour. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Aniello 006 Merlot 2014, Patagonia
Argentina$14.25
Only 30% oak-aged for 12 months. Plum, red fruit and cherry aromas from the cork. Medium-high aromatics are quite complex, offering red & black fruits, raspberry, blackberry, dark currant, black plum, some green herbal, mint, and cocoa nuances. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Chocolate, oak-spiced, dark currant, and herbally flavours on the palate. Some savoury and black tea aromas and flavours emerge with air. Acids are bright and fresh. Dry overall with a nice cocoa-dusted finish. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Mar/2017.
3.0 Stars
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2027 Cellars Falls Vineyard Riesling 2016, VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Medium+ intensity nose with Flintstones vitamins, orange and citrus notes. It's off-dry (i.e. slightly sweet) on the palate with delicate acids and pleasing aroma replays. The finish length is very good. Tasted Mar/2017. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Riesling 2016, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Pear, green apple, tropical fruit, white peach, and orange aromas and flavours on a light bodied frame along with some mineral notes. It's off-dry with nicely balanced acids, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Apr/2017.
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