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
Huber Grüner Veltliner Berg 2007, Traisental
Austria$39.00
Very aromatic with steely minerality dominating, with hints of honey and melon. Slight spritz with a touch of honey on the palate. Nice acidity and a minerally, medium-long finish. Tasted Sept/2012.
5.0 Stars
Aurelio Settimo Rocche Dell'annunziata Barolo 2014, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$54.95
Lovely, highly aromatic, perfumed nose of red cherry, berry, raspberry, and floral with some savoury underpinnings. It's medium-full bodied with lovely aroma replays supported by firm, grippy, and chalky tannins, and very good acidity. Excellent finish length. Drink this stylish wine after 5-7 years of ageing. Tasted Sept/2019.
5.0 Stars
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Solaia 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$458.00
Gorgeous, intense aromatics offer a mix of red berry, floral, and sweet spice with savoury undertones, all of which echoes nicely on the flavour profile. It's full-bodied with chiselled, well-defined tannins that have some chalky grip, while acids are fresh and balanced. Powerful, yet elegant with plenty of finesse. Excellent finish length. Still a bit tight at this stage and will benefit with 2-3 years ageing and drink over the next 20+ years. Birth year treasure. Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted Nov/2019.
5.0 Stars
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Isole E Olena Cepparello 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$113.95
A superb expression of Sangiovese, this has an elegant, highly aromatic nose of crushed cherry, cedar wood, rose floral, and purple fruits. The rich, powerful palate is medium-full bodied with big, structured, chalky tannins. It has very nicely balanced aroma replays that is more earthy with tar and leathery notes. Some mineral and graphite flavours arrive mid-palate and linger through to the finish, with excellent length. Needs 5-6 years and enjoy over the next 20 years. Tasted Nov/2019.
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4.5 Stars
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Ornellaia 2014, Doc Bolgheri Superiore
Tuscany, Italy$239.95
Blend of 34% Cab Sauv, 32% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc, and 20% Petit Verdot. The medium+ intensity nose feels a bit shy but offers dark currant, cherry, raspberry, oak spices, forest floor, and cassis in a ripe profile. It's full-bodied with smooth, refined tannins that are a touch grippy. It's big and structured with a warm mid-palate. Lovely aromas replays. Mouth-watering acids. Well-balanced overall and excellent finish length. A beauty to drink over the next 20 years. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut Champagne 2012, Ac
Champagne, France$95.95
Aged 5+ years, this blend of 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, and 26% Pinot Meunier has intense aromatics featuring complex savoury, leesy, earthy, pastry, brioche, and lightly toasty aromas with some maturity. It is medium-bodied with a crisp, finely textured mouthfeel. Lemony acids with tangy, grapefruit notes brighten the palate. Well-balanced throughout with a long, fruity finish. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2018, Wo Hemel En Aarde Valley
Walker Bay, South Africa$59.95
The medium-high intensity nose seems shy, but offers dark berry, black cherry, black currant, black plum, orange rind, and limestone mineral aromas. It's medium-full bodied and quite structured with smooth, polished tannins that have some grip. Very nice aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus some blueberry and mulberry notes joining the party. A touch tart fruited on the mid-palate. Finish is long and juicy. Best after 2-3 years ageing. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley
California, Usa$74.95
Highly aromatic with a complex array of peppery, red and blackberry, currant, cassis, and hints of graphite aromas. It's medium-full bodied, lean, and structured on the palate with very nicely balanced aroma replays. Fresh acids are nicely balanced. Elegant, firm tannins. Long, peppery finish. Enjoy over the next decade. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Tasted Oct/2018.
4.5 Stars
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La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2009, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$59.95
Highly aromatic with earthy, wood spice, and savoury aromas. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with mature, savoury characters along with leather, earthy and hints of dried berry and floral notes. It has very good acidity while tannins are a touch grippy and the finish length is excellent. Enjoy over the next 6-7 years. 80/20 Tempranillo and Garnacha. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.5 Stars
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