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
Henri De Villamont Pinot Noir 2014, Ac Bourgogne
Burgundy, France$22.95
Medium+ intensity nose has funky beet root, earth, sour cherry and red berry aromas. The light-to-medium bodied palate has gentle tannins with sour cherry and floral flavours with subtle oak spice notes. Acids are fresh, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Apr/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coonawarra/Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
This is a minty Cabernet Sauvignon with green pepper, dark berry aromas and flavours. It is full bodied on the dense palate with balanced acidity and smooth, supple tannins having some grip. Very good finish length. Enjoy over the next 6 years. Tasted Feb/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Henri De Villamont Prestige Bourgogne Chardonnay 2015, Ac
Burgundy, France$20.75
Open and fragrant with nutty, lemon oil, citrus and gentle oak aromas, with very nice aroma replays on the medium+ bodied palate. Nice crunchy fruit. Fresh, juicy acids. Very minerally on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Forrest The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Tasted May/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Bodega Jesús Romero Rubus 2016, Do Aragón
Spain$16.25
Roughly equal parts Garnacha and Syrah, and 20% Tempranillo. This is quite fragrant in the glass with blackberry, red berry, and spice aromas accented by earthy mineral. It is medium-full bodied on the fresh, clean, and ripe palate that is fruit forward with blackberry, dark cherry, and spice flavours with a smoky mineral underpinning. Tannins are fairly soft and dusty, offering a nice textural character, with just a touch of grip. Fresh, juicy acids. Long, blackberry and spice finish. Enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted Aug/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris 2016, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$18.95
The nose is soft and mild, featuring waxy, lemon, and orange citrus aromas. The plush palate is more lively and a touch oily, with nice orange citrus, honeyed, and peach flavours in an off-dry style on a medium+ bodied frame. Acids are bright, fresh, and provide lift, while the finish is long and juicy. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva Chianti Rúfina 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
Medium-high intensity aromas offer dried cherry, floral, raspberry, and baking spices, with a whiff of cinnamon. It's medium-bodied and smooth on the palate with well-integrated tannins and nice cherry replays. Fresh acids lift the palate. Very good finish length. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Oct/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Château Cazal Viel Vieilles Vignes 2016, Saint Chinian
Languedoc, France$15.75
A blend of 78% Syrah, 20% Grenache, and 2% Mourvèdre that has a fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of mineral followed by fruity blackberry, dark berry, and herbal notions. It is full-ish bodied on the palate with more dark berry and mineral notes joined by touches of smoke, spice, and peppery herbs. It has supple, integrated tannins and very good acidity, while the finish is long with curranty notes. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Momo Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Screw cap. This organic wine has a medium intensity nose that offers ripe and attractive raspberry and cherry aromas with earthy and spicy undertones. It is light-to-medium bodied with smooth, elegant tannins on the palate with cherry, raspberry, earth, and beetroot flavours. Hints of tea leaf and cola arriving mid-palate add to the complexity, while tannins have a nice chalky texture. Acids are fresh. Very good length on the earthy, forest floor, and somewhat grippy finish. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Score: 88+ pts
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