Jason Solanki

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.

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Marchesi Di Barolo Gavi Di Gavi 2017, Docg Bottle
Marchesi Di Barolo Gavi Di Gavi 2017, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
$22.95

Tasted May/2019.

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D'arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle
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Salentein Reserve Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza Bottle
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.

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San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2017, Do Maule Valley Bottle
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.

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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley Bottle
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.

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J Vineyards Cuvée 20 Brut Sparkling, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Bottle
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Langlois Château Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2017, Ap Bottle
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.

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The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2017, South Australia Bottle
The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2017, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
$18.95

Co-fermented blend of Shiraz (96%) and Viognier (4%). Fresh, plummy, black cherry aromas mingle with peppery spice and oak notes, and just a hint of floral. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with dark currant and dark berry flavours, along with hints of pepper and oak spice in a dry flavour profile. It has soft, refined tannins and juicy acids. Wood and pepper spice notes linger on the finish. Tasted July/2019.

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Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2018, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2018, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
$22.95

Tasted Oct/2019.

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Niro Di Citra Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2016, Doc Bottle
Niro Di Citra Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2016, Doc
Abruzzo, Italy
$16.95

Tasted Jun/2019.

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