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
Southbrook Laundry Vineyard Gamay 2017, Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Screw cap. Fresh, highly aromatic and pretty nose offers red berry, spice, black plum and whiffs of earthy and savoury notes. It is light-to-medium bodied on the palate with red berry, currant, herbs, tea leaf, and earthy flavours with dusty tannins adding a nice textural element and some structure. Acids are fresh. Appealing tea leaf notes linger on the long, juicy finish. A lovely expression of Niagara Gamay to enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Dec/2018.
3.0 Stars
Cantina San Paolo Aglianico 2017, Igp Campania Rosso
Campania, Italy$14.95
The medium+ intensity nose delivers black spice, herbs, smoke, dark berry, currant, and dark plum aromas. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with nice smoky replays and juicy acids. Fine tannins are smooth and nicely textured. Finish length is very good. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Fincas Las Moras Paz Malbec 2016, San Juan, Cuyo
San Juan, Argentina$17.95
2015 vintage - Medium+ intensity nose is perfumed with purple flower, blackberry, and dark berry aromas. It is medium-full bodied with good fruit concentration and ripe tannins that are grippy. Complex floral, earthy and berry notes on the palate that linger through to the long finish. Tasted Sept/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2017, Igp Pays D'oc
Roussillon, France$14.95
Medium+ intensity nose has enticing floral aromas mingling with apricot, peach, ginger, and lemon zest. It is medium-full bodied on the weighty palate with nice aroma replays and supported by succulent, balanced acids, Stone fruit notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Kew Vineyards Organic Riesling Sparkling 2017, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium-high intensity nose offers biscuity, lemon curd, lime, grapefruit, and apple aromas and flavours on a medium+ bodied palate. Essentially dry with bright, balanced acids. More apple and pear flavours on the palate that linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Château Les Hauts De Lagarde Blanc 2018, Ac Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$18.95
A 60/40 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from hillside vines on clay-limestone soils, this has a medium-high intensity nose that is minerally-driven with hints of white flower and lime. The palate is medium-bodied with apple, pear and herbal flavours, plus aroma replays that are supported by clean and vibrant acids. Very good finish length. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel 2015, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$27.95
Tasted Apr/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Glenelly Estate Reserve Red Blend 2011, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$19.95
Blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. Maturing red-brown colour. Generous aromas of roasted red pepper, savoury, spice, cocoa, and blackberry from the glass. The full-bodied palate offers cassis, cocoa, pepper, and savoury notes with some complexity. Fine tannins are smooth, while acids are very good. There's some grip on the long finish. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.0 Stars
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La Legua El Transformador Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Do Cigales
Castilla y León, Spain$14.25
Blend of 87% Tempranillo and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a medium+ intensity nose of red berries, cherry, sweet oak spice, and some new wood. The palate is medium-bodied with nice aroma replays. It has soft tannins with a plush mouthfeel and balanced acidity. Finish length is very good. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.0 Stars
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