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
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2015, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$29.95
Tropical fruit and lemon citrus aromas from the cork. It's quite fragrant in the glass with creamy, buttery, lemony, tropical fruit and slightly lactic aromas. The palate is full-bodied and very ripe with pear and butter flavours, along with touches of white peach and woodsmoke. It's creamy with fresh, balanced acidity. The finish is long and bitter with a fine chalky mineral texture. Tasted Aug/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Le Secret Des Capitelles Saint Chinian 2014, Ac
Southwest, France$15.95
Blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah. Light aromas of plum and red berry from the cork. Medium+ intensity nose is very savoury earthy in nature, followed by garrigue, wild herbs, black pepper, and blackberry with hints of florality. It's medium-bodied with nice peppery and garrigue aroma replays that are lifted by fresh acidity. Supple tannins are well-integrated and the finish is long and earthy. Tasted Aug/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Perez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Alta
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.75
Medium-high intensity aromas are clean with currant, cassis, red and black fruits with some green notes. On the palate, it's medium-full bodied with nice aroma replays, plus notable mint and cassis flavours. It has a bright mid-palate with good acids and soft, rounded tannins. The finish length is medium-long. Tasted June/2017.
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San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium+ intensity aromas of currant, cassis, and red & black fruits. The palate is full bodied with smooth, refined, and ripe tannins. It has red cherry flavours that are a touch candied along with hints floral and vanillin oak on the flavour profile. It has juicy acids and a long finish. Tasted June/2017.
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Brella Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$16.95
The medium+ intensity nose is perfumed with spice, dark berry/cherry, earthy, and beet root aromas. The medium+ bodied palate has good concentration with very good acidity and smooth, refined tannins. It's well-knit and harmonious with nicely balanced savoury, earthy, dark berry, cherry, and spice flavours that linger through to the long finish. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Nederburg The Manor House Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$16.95
Vague notions of curranty red and black fruit aromas from the cork. The medium intensity nose is ripe, offering aromas of cassis, black currant, dark fruit, grilled pepper and oak, with touches of mint. The medium-full bodied palate has a mix of red & black fruits, cassis, and oak notes on the flavour profile. Lively acids on the mid-palate. Tannins are supple and rounded, but gain some grip on the mid-palate. Woody notes linger on the long, dry finish. Drinking well now and should continue to drink well over the next 2-4 years. Tasted Mar/2018.
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R De Romaneira 2014, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$15.95
A fruit-forward, black plum, and blackberry flavoured wine with soft and plush tannins. Hints of pepper, spice, and touches of floral emerge with time. Acids deliver freshness. Some earthy mineral notes arrive on the finish, with good length. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Syrah, and Tinto Cão. Tasted Feb/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Saint Chinian Syrah/Mourvèdre 2014, Ap
Languedoc, France$17.95
Medium+ intensity nose has garrigue, peppery spice and earthy elements, along with curranty dark fruit and a hint of violet, with much of the same on the palate joined by minty notes. It's medium-full bodied with supple tannins rounding into form. Some coffee notes mid-palate. Acids are fresh and juicy, while the finish length is very good with a minty-garrigue after taste. Solid buy. Tasted Mar/2018. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$21.95
The highly aromatic nose is open and fragrant with green, grassy, straw, and kiwi aromas, and hints of melon and tropical fruits. It's nicely textured on the palate with balanced acids and ripe melon and tropical fruit flavours. The finish length is excellent. Tasted Nov/2017. Score: 89+ pts
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