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
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
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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.
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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
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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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Montes Alpha Syrah 2012
Central Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium-high aromatics featuring black pepper, meaty, herbaceous aromas which echo on the medium-to-full bodied palate along with some minty notes. It was very good acidity, refined tannins and a long, black curranty finish. Tasted Sept/2015.
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Boutari Agiorgitiko 2013, Nemea
Greece$14.05
Plum and prune aromas from the cork. Medium intensity nose with red cherry, red currant and soft floral aromas. Palate is medium-bodied and dry, with soft, rounded tannins, balanced acids and red currant, cherry and mild spice flavours. Average length finish. Simple, easy drinking red. Tasted Apr/2015.
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The Foreign Affair The Conspiracy 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$21.95
A Ripasso-style of wine where the wine is re-passed and fermented on the skins of their appassimento wines. Pressed and aged in French, Hungarian, and American oak barrels. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Highly aromatic with notions of sweet plums, sage, spice and black cherries. On the palate, it's medium+ bodied and fleshy with pleasing aroma replays. Vegetal notes rise to prominence with air. It has just a hint of sweetness and subtle spice notes on the mid-palate. Balanced acids and medium-length finish. Tasted May/2015.
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La Ferme Du Mont Première Côte Côtes Du Rhône 2012, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
Blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Medium+ intensity aromas of plum, bretty, ripe black cherry herbs and a hint of mushroom. It's medium-bodied on the palate with sweet vanillan oak, spice, black cherry, and hints of strawberry. It has fresh acids, light tannins and finishes long. Tasted July/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Featherstone Cabernet Franc 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Medium+ intensity aromas focusing on green pepper with some herbally and herbaceousness following. It's medium-to-full bodied on the palate with good structure and nice aroma replays. Finishing long. Tannins are a little tight at the moment. Cellar 1-2 years. Tasted June/2015.
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