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
Ca' Momi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley
California, Usa$29.25
Medium+ intensity nose offering milk chocolate, oak and ripe red fruit aromas. Medium bodied with smooth tannins and ripe red fruited aroma replays and somewhat confected. It has good acidity and a warm, medium-long finish. Should have wide appeal. Tasted Apr/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$16.25
Medium intensity aromas of grilled pepper, smoke, graphite, mineral. It's full-bodied with green pepper, oak spice and black cherry flavours. Very good acids and finishes long. Tasted July/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Château Peyros Vieilles Vignes Madiran 2010, Ac
Southwest, France$20.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose with exotic spice, clove, sage, black cherry and subtle oak aromas that replays very nicely on the palate. Very good acidity and finishing long, while tannins are still too chalky. Better in 2 years. Tasted Sept/2015.
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Orestiadi Ludovico 2009, Igt Rosso Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$19.95
This 90% Nero d'Avola and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend has medium-to-high intensity aromas of tilled earth, sage, herbs, black cherry and blackberry. It's medium-to-full bodied with integrated tannins and eucalyptus notes joining the aroma replays. Balanced acids and finishes long and smooth. Tasted Nov/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Giacomo Mori Chianti 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$22.95
Mostly Sangiovese (95%) with Colorino and Canaiolo rounding out the blend. Black plum and cherry scents from the cork. Enticing aromas of red berries, earth, baking spice, and hints of leather. The plush palate is medium+ bodied with sweet red berries, tilled earth, herbs and sandalwood flavours. It is well-balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Dusty tannins become tight on the long, cocoa-tinged finish. Enjoyable now, but give this another 2 years to further integrate and drink to 2022. Tasted Nov/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Siegel Single Vineyard Los Lingues Carmenère 2012, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$15.75
Medium-to-high aromatics of floral, herbs and mineral. Full-bodied and balanced on the palate with red & black fruits, black cherry. Acids are very good, and excellent length on the finish. Yummy! Tasted Oct/2015.
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Château Guillou 2012, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$18.95
Blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Dried spice, oak and whiff of plum from the cork. Medium intensity herbally, spice, black currant, dark cherry, and some earthy characters on the nose. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with gritty, astringent tannins. Raspberry and dusty cocoa flavours join the aroma profile on the palate. Acids are fresh and juicy, while the finish length is good. Has a mineral/steely aftertaste. Perfectly fine for a Thursday night. Tasted Nov/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$14.75
Medium+ intensity nose of tart red cherry, earth and hints of mint. It's medium-bodied with dusty tannins on the palate with simple sour red cherry flavours. Acids are very good. Medium-long finish. Tasted Sept/2015.
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Alta Vista Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$14.75
Medium-to-high aromatics featuring cassis, crème de cassis, blackberry with an earthy core. It's medium+ bodied with very nice aroma replays, very good acids and a medium-to-long finish. Tasted July/2015
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Tiago Cabaço Premium White 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$12.75
Unique blend of Antão Vaz, Verdelho, and Viognier. Citrus and spring flower aromas from the cork. Elegant nose of floral, citrus zest, tropical fruits and some minerality. On the light-to-midweighted palate, it has a fleshy character with flavours that mimic the aroma profile along with some pear notes. Vibrant, juicy acids make this very much a wine for pairing with food. Very good length on the finish. Don't overchill. Tasted Jan/2016.
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