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
The Ned Pinot Gris 2013
Marlborough, New Zealand$16.95
Salmon pink coloured, medium+ nose that smells off-dry. Notes of orange and lemon aromas from the glass. Palate is medium+ bodied and dry with flavours consisting of grapefruit, zippy spice, and Flintstones vitamins. Balanced acids and long, warm finish. Serve nicely chilled. Tasted May/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley
California, Usa$27.95
Medium nose with aromas of butter, apple and pear notes. Medium-bodied with good depth and nice aroma replays. Balanced with good acids and long, smooth, buttery finish. Tasted Oct/2013.
3.0 Stars
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Lighthall Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2012, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Medium-high aromas of lychee and floral. Lightweighted with nicely balanced aroma replays and minerality. It's off-dry (slightly sweet) with a crisp mouthfeel. Has good acids and a long finish. Classic Gewurz. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.0 Stars
Anselmann Edesheimer Rosengarten Siegerrebe Spätlese 2012, Prädikatswein
Pfalz, Germany$15.95
Highly aromatic and inviting nose of honeysuckle, elderflower, floral and white peach aromas with very nice, pleasing aroma replays on the palate. Nicely balanced acids lengthy finish. It's sweet and can be enjoyed as an apertif, with spicy dishes or dessert. Tasted May/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Lafond Roc Epine Lirac 2011, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
Black plum, licorice and cedar aromas from the cork. Perfumed medium intensity nose that is wood-influenced with undertones of black cherry, spices and hints of brett. The palate is medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins and bright, mouth-watering acids. Delicious currant, clove, leather, and cedar flavour profile. Pleasing purple fruit and earthy notes on the lingering finish. Tasted Sept/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Chenevières Chablis 2012, Ac
Burgundy, France$22.95
Light honeysuckle aromas from the cork. Sweet ripe orchard fruits, pear, with a mineral streak and hints of peach aromas of medium intensity. The palate is sour-edged with green apple and herbaceous flavours. It has fresh acids and good length on the finish. Tasted Apr/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Louis Jadot Chardonnay Bourgogne 2013
Burgundy, France$21.95
Medium-high aromas consisting of apple, buttered popcorn and mineral. Restrained oak notes are nicely balanced. Medium+ bodied and slightly creamy mouthfeel. Complex aroma replays joined by nutty and mineral notes. Fresh acidity that is nicely balanced. Slightly warm on the mid-palate and a lengthy finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Norman Hardie Riesling 2013, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$21.00
Medium+ aromas of mineral and perfumed orange and peach. Medium-bodied palate and medium in sweetness with orange and peach flavours. A bit flabby. Easy drinking. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.25
Medium-to-high aromas featuring cherry, exotic spice, earthy undertones and subtle oak aromas. Medium-bodied on the palate with surprisingly chalky tannins. Has bright acids and pleasing aroma replays that continue on to the long finish that is earthy with subtle spice notes. Tasted June/2015. Score: 90+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Montebuena Cuvée K P F 2012, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$15.95
100% Tempranillo. Prune and cedar oak aromas from the cork. Black cherry, mulberry surrounded by forest floor and earthy aromas of medium intensity. The palate is medium bodied with silky, refined tannins and balanced acidity. Good complexity on the palate with flavours of black cherry, resin, light oak spice and pepper that linger through to the long finish, which also has hints of mocha. Enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted May/2015.
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