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
Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2016, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$22.95
Medium+ intensity nose is rich, fresh and spicy with mineral, black plum, violet, and dark berry aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is dense with smooth and structured tannins and lovely spicy aroma replays. Very good acidity. Touches of balsamic on the long finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted May/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Gérard Bertrand Minervois Syrah/Carignan 2016, Ac Minervois
Languedoc, France$17.95
Tasted July/2019.
3.0 Stars
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D'arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$17.95
Tasted Feb/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Salentein Reserve Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$17.95
The medium-high intensity nose leads with smoky mineral and peppery spice aromas followed by dark berry, blackberry, and hints of purple fruits. The medium-full bodied palate offers spicy replays along with blackberry, dark berry flavours, all supported by supple tannins that are a bit chunky and grippy. Acids are fresh, while the finish is long and grippy. Enjoyable now, but better in 2 years. Tasted Feb/2020.
3.0 Stars
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San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2017, Do Maule Valley
Maule Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium+ intensity nose offers dark plum, currant, wood spice and herbaceous aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is concentrated with nice herbally replays. Smooth tannins caress the palate while acids provide freshness. Long finish. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. Tasted May/2019 and Oct/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$18.95
This bottle has a medium+ intensity nose of dark berry, herbs, cassis follows through to the full-bodied, nicely textured, and chewy palate, joined by currant and wood spice flavours. Acids are balanced, while tannins are integrating nicely, if a touch drying. Long finish ends with black currant notes with earthy accents. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Tasted Nov/2019.
3.0 Stars
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J Vineyards Cuvée 20 Brut Sparkling, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
California, Usa$35.75
Tasted May/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Langlois Château Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2017, Ap
Loire, France$13.75
Medium intensity nose offers oyster shell minerality and lime aromas, while the palate is clean with crisp acids and lemony-pear flavours that are slightly sweetish, lingering through to the finish. Tasted May/2019.
3.0 Stars
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