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
Kacaba Vineyards Susan's Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Medium-high aromatics featuring typical New Zealand style gooseberry, grass, kiwi and nettle aromas. Medium+ bodied on the palate with pleasing aroma replays with a kiss of sweetness. A bit flabby. Lengthy finish. Tasted Jan/2015.
3.0 Stars
Lawson's Dry Hills Gewürztraminer 2011, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Medium-high aromas showing elegant lychee, lees and floral notes. Light-to-medium bodied on the palate with lychee, spice and citrus flavours. It's medium-dry in sweetness with good acids and a long finish that has hints of bitterness. Tasted May/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Talamonti Trabocchetto Pecorino 2012, Igp Colline Pescaresi
Abruzzo, Italy$15.95
100% Pecorino. Inviting lemon and nectarine aromas from the cork. Quite aromatic with wet hay, flinty, and lemon aromas in the glass. Dry on the palate, quite full-ish with lemon, grapefruit, peach and green apple flavours. Has balanced acids and very good length with lemony flavours on the finish. Some saltiness mid-palate continues on to the finish. Drink soon. Tasted May/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Hinterbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2013, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$12.75
This white wine has medium-high intensity aromas showing gooseberry, fresh cut grass, grapefruit, kiwi and lime, with much of the same on medium-bodied palate. Acids are balanced and fresh, while the finish is lengthy and slightly warm. Reminds me of NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Tasted Jan/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Hinterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Ontario, Canada$23.00
Medium intensity nose showing sweet ripe fruits, lush red berries and sweet vanillan. Medium-to-full bodied palate with flavours of currants, cassis, vanillan and oak. Tannins are nicely integrated and has balanced acids. Grilled pepper notes on the long finish. Easy drinker. Tasted Jan/2015.
3.0 Stars
Southbrook Triomphe Sauvignon Blanc 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.75
Stelvin screw cap. Medium intensity, elegant lime and mineral nose with hints of lychee, floral and citrus coming from the 5% (Reimer Vineyard) Gewürztraminer that adds some interesting complexity. Honeyed fruits with floral tones lead the way on medium-bodied palate. Also notable pink grapefruit flavours. Bright acids are nicely balanced, while finish long and honeyed. Slightly off-dry. 95% Laundry Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Certified organic and vegan-friendly. Not your typical Savvy, but tasty nonetheless. Recommended. Tasted Sept/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Tramin Pinot Grigio 2013, Doc Südtirol Alto Adige
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$17.95
Lemon, citrus zest and tropical fruit aromas from the cork. In the glass, there are medium intensity aromas that lemongrass, earth, and lemon peel. The palate is medium+ bodied with a slightly oily mouthfeel and nice aroma replays. Nettle and herbal notes add complexity. Bright, vibrant acids and a lengthy, lemony finish. Tasted June/2015
3.0 Stars
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Michel Gassier Nostre Païs 2012, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Languedoc, France$22.95
Complex and inviting nose of medium+ intensity showing red and blue fruits, red licorice, wild herbs, crushed flowers, black raspberry and minerals. Full-bodied and fruit forward on the palate with many aromas making an appearance on the flavour profile. It has rounded tannins, bright acids and a medium-long finish. Tasted Oct/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Brut Réserve Crémant D'alsace, Traditional Method, Ac, Alsace, France
Alsace, France$20.95
A blend of 80% Pinot Blanc and 20% Pinot Auxerrois that spent 12-16 months on the lees. The medium+ intensity nose has bready, yeasty, and autolytic aromas mingling with lemon citrus and floral. It's light-to-medium bodied on the palate with bready, yeasty, lemon citrus, and pear characters supported by fine mousse and balanced acidity. Essential dry overall with hints of mineral, honey, and nut carrying through to the fresh finish, with very good length. Recommended buy. Tasted July/2020. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Rio Madre 2013
Rioja, Spain$15.95
Rare to see 100% Graciano wine. Low-to-medium intensity nose with black cherry, black currant, cedar oak, and hints of cherry aromas. Palate is medium+bodied with flavours of blackberry, floral, oak, and sweet ripe fruits. Good acids, rounded tannins and a medium length finish. Tasted Nov/2014. Score: 87+ pts
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