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
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.
3.0 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Merlot St. David's Bench Vineyard 2012, VQA St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Medium+ intensity aromas showing black cherry, vanillan and hints of cocoa. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with chocolate, black cherry, blackberry and vanillan flavours. Good acids and a long, dry finish. Tannins are very drying and tight, I would cellar this 2-3 years and enjoy over the next 5-7 years. Tasted Sept/2014.
3.0 Stars
Creekside Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2012, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$10.15
Comprised of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Shiraz. Screw cap. Lifted nose featuring smoky, meaty, peppercorn and cassis aromas, Some distinct barnyard notes as it opens up in the glass. Medium-full bodied palate with dark, brooding tannins and mouth-watering acids. Flavours of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, black pepper, vanillan oak and cocoa. Drinkable now and can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Oct/2014. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Giusti Brut Asolo Prosecco Superiore, Docg, Italy
Veneto, Italy$18.95
Fairly dry with lemony, toasty, leesy, and orangey aromas and flavours. Creamy textured with frothy mousse. Clean finish with very good length. Tasted June/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
Medium-high intensity nose of earthy and savoury notes along with red & black fruits, graphite, mint and cassis which all make an appearance on the palate. It's full-bodied with big tannins, mouth-watering acids and long finishing. Tasted Oct/2015. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Morandé Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.00
Medium+ intensity aromas with earthy, barnyard, black cherry and blackberry aromas. It's full-bodied with ripe fruit flavours such as black cherry and blackberry, along with cassis, licorice and eucalypt. Complex with good structure and mouth-watering acids. Long, warm finish. Tasted Oct/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Pirramimma Katunga Gts 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Warm, medium-high intensity nose with blackberry and oak aromas. Black fruits and oak flavour profile framed by big, lush tannins on a mouth-watering palate. Excellent length on the finish. Tasted Feb/2014.
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