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
Kono Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$18.95
Screw cap. Medium-high intensity aromatics offer typical NZ Sauv Blanc notes of guava, kiwi, tropical fruit, with hints of gooseberry, grass and mineral. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle acids that are nicely balanced. There's good flavour concentration on the palate with more guava, kiwi, and grassy notes, plus grapefruit and saline. The finish is juicy and minerally with very good length. Enjoy this summer! Tasted June/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Open medium-high intensity nose featuring apple, pear, petrol, orange citrus and some floral aromas. The fleshy palate is medium-bodied with juicy, balanced acids and nice aroma replays, plus Flintstone vitamin flavours, in an off-dry style. Nice chalky texture adds interest. Very good finish length. Tasted Sept/2017.
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Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2015, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
Medium intensity nose features blueberry, sweet vanillin oak and dark berry aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with ripe, sweet tannins and more blue fruited and mocha chocolate aroma replays. It has bright acids and shows some earthiness on the medium-long finish. Tasted Sept/2017.
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Chapel Hill Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$28.95
Medium-high intensity nose that's savoury with earthy, dark fruit, oak, cassis, and blackberry aromas that continue with nice appeal on the full-bodied palate. It has refined tannins and balanced acids. Long finish with earthy and forest floor flavours. This is more Syrah than Shiraz and quite nice. Tasted June/2017.
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Claude Gros La Condamine Paulignan Minervois 2013, Ac
Languedoc, France$13.25
Raised completely in concrete tanks, this is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. Dark fruit and sweet spice aromas from the cork. In the glass, it has dark fruits, rosemary herb, and olive notes joined by an earthy component and green leafy aromas of modest intensity. The palate is medium-full bodied with bright, spicy acids. Dusty tannins are a touch drying and add nice texture. Flavour profile is ripe with dark fruits, currant, black pepper, and earthy with a resinous character, Finish length is very good. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted July/2017.
3.0 Stars
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Rosewood Riesling Origin Mima's Block 2014, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$15.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics offer nice petrol, orange citrus, lemon/lime and some green apple. Ripe lemon/lime flavours on the off-dry palate are balanced by tart and gentle acids. The finish length is very good. Tasted Apr/2017.
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Confidencial Reserva 2013, Vinho Regional Lisboa
Portugal$14.95
Blend of more than 10 varieties, this has earthy, sour cherry, and blackberry aromas in a bright profile. It's medium bodied on the palate with supple tannins and nice aroma replays plus some medicinal notes. It has good acidity and the finish length is good. Tasted June/2017.
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Concha Y Toro Marqués De Casa Concha Chardonnay 2015, Limarí Valley
Limari Valley, Chile$19.95
Cool and aromatic with apple, butter and vanilla notes of medium-high intensity. The ripe palate offers bright acids and balanced aroma replays on a medium-bodied frame with nicely integrated wood, while the finish is long and clean. Tasted June/2017.
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