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
Camille Cayran Cave De Cairanne Le Chêne Noir 2017, Ap Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$17.00
An unoaked blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Carignan that was aged for 10 months in concrete vats and delivers a medium-high intensity nose of smoky, spicy, and stony mineral aromas, along with dark berry and blackberry notes. It's medium+ bodied with nicely balanced flavours of dark berry, spice, and mineral supported by very good acidity and slightly structured, grippy tannins. The finish length is very good. Should be better in 2-3 years after tannin integration. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Granite Hill Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Lodi
California, Usa$19.95
The nose is rather shy, but the full-bodied, dry palate offers dark berry, spice, and plum flavours that linger through to the long finish. Acids are well-balanced, while tannins are ripe and polished, offering some chalky grip. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Marques D La Concordia Viña Alarde Reserva 2013, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$17.95
This Tempranillo has a mature, savoury, wood, dried floral, and cherry nose with more pleasing earthy and sweet spice notes coming through on the medium+ bodied palate. Acids are balanced while tannins are soft and refined. A mature red to enjoy over the next 3-5 years. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Forrest The Doctors' Riesling 2018, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Medium+ intensity nose is elegant, clean, and focused with peach, stone fruit, and citrus aromas. It's medium-bodied with good weight to the fruit and ripe, nicely balanced aroma replays plus touches of apple in a medium sweet flavour profile. Acids are a touch tart while the finish is long. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Seaglass Pinot Noir 2017, Santa Barbara County
California, Usa$23.95
Medium-high to highly aromatic nose is fresh and open with black tea, dark cherry, raspberry, and subtle oak spice aromas. It is medium-bodied with very nice aroma replays on the palate. It's nicely balanced with smooth tannins and very good acidity. Excellent finish length. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Piattelli Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$16.95
Medium-high intensity nose of dark berry, cassis, currant, grilled herbs, and oak spice with some savoury chocolate nuances. It's full-bodied with structured tannins, very good acidity, and nice aroma replays. Very good length on the finish. Drink over the next 4-5 years. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Aresti Trisquel Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Curicó Valley
Curicó Valley, Chile$17.25
Tasted Dec/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Matahiwi Estate Me Pinot Noir 2018, Sustainable, Wairarapa, North Island
Wairarapa, New Zealand$19.95
Fresh, medium+ intensity aromas of beet root, earth, and cherry notions. It's medium-bodied with good weight to the fruit and nicely balanced aroma replays. Tannins are supple while oak spice notes come through on the juicy finish, with very good length. Tasted Dec/2019. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Château De Tréviac Corbières 2017, Ap
Languedoc, France$18.95
This tank-aged blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache has a medium-high intensity nose that is rich, swarthy, and quite pretty with dark berry, cherry, black licorice, garrigue, pepper, anise, and subtle stony-smoky mineral aromas. On the full-bodied, concentrated palate it has lovely black cherry, licorice, black pepper, spice, and stony mineral flavours supported by fresh, lively acidity and refined tannins that have a somewhat chalky, grippy texture. Black cherry, licorice, and savoury, stony, smoky mineral notes linger on the long finish. Great buy! Tasted Mar/2021.
3.0 Stars
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