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
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.
3.0 Stars
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Casa Dea Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Medium-intensity nose with aromas of red cherry, gentle oak spice, raspberry, and hints of barnyard funk. It's lightweighted on the palate with pleasing aroma replays, good acids, and some minerality on the medium-long finish. Tasted Apr/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Karlo Estates Cabernet Franc 2015, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$31.75
The fragrant nose offers a lovely, complex, and maturing nose of dried berry compote, spice, and savoury earthy aromas with touches of floral. On the light-to-medium bodied palate it has fine, tart, juicy acidity that frames the dark berry compote, sweet tobacco, earthy, savoury, and sandalwood spice flavours in a somewhat mature profile. Smooth, fine-grained tannins are fold into the wine very nicely, with some grip on the back palate. It's well-balanced throughout with savoury wet earth, tobacco, and maturing berry flavours on the long finish. In a lovely place right now. Tasted Jan/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Foris Pinot Blanc 2015, Estate Grown, Rogue Valley
Oregon, Usa$19.25
The medium-intensity nose offers clean mineral, lemon, citrus and herbal aromas that continue on the orange-tinged palate. It's medium-bodied and dry on flavour profile, nicely textured with very good acidity. Long finishing. Tasted Apr/2017. Score: 88+ pts
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