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
Troupis Fteri Moschofilero 2013, Igp Arcadia
Peloponnese, Greece$15.65
Very pale yellow colour, almost clear white. Fragrant aromatics that show floral, citrus, peach and some lychee and herbal notes as it warms up. The palate is medium-bodied and creamy with balanced acids. Flavour profile consists of floral, white peach and hints of orange. Initial kiss of sweetness tapers off into the dry spectrum. Decent length on the finish. A very good introduction to the grape. Tasted Apr/2015.
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La Marca Prosecco, Doc, Veneto, Italy
Veneto, Italy$22.00
Fresh, medium+ intensity nose delivers attractive honeysuckle, pear, acacia floral, and lemon citrus aromas flecked with white peach notes. The mid-weighted palate is off-dry (i.e. slightly sweet) with delicious honeyed pear and acacia floral flavours accented with lemon peel and white peach notes. There's good structure on the mid-palate, and it's supported by crisp and lively acidity and bubbles. Balanced flavours of honeysuckle, pear, floral, and lemon citrus taper to minerals on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Feb. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Benmarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Mendoza, Argentina$0.00
Nose seemed closed but showed cassis, oak, and red currant aromas. Medium-full bodied and fruit-forward with simple red & black fruits on the palate. Integrated tannins with balanced acids and a medium-length finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Heinrich Vollmer Altum Spätburgunder Dry 2008, Qualitätswein
Pfalz, Germany$21.95
This mature Pinot Noir has medium-high balanced rustic aromas of cherry, oak spices and light hints of earthy-smokiness. On the palate, it's medium-weighted dried cherry, black cherry and integrated oak flavours. It has dusty tannins, very good acids and a lengthy finish. Tasted July/2015.
3.0 Stars
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Fred Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner 2013
Niederösterreich, Austria$17.95
Medium+ intensity aromas featuring an earthy and mineral-driven nose with hints of brettyness. Also has fresh aromas of lime. Lively acids and finishing long with more mineral and lime flavours. Nicely balanced. Tasted Nov/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2013, Qba Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen
Baden, Germany$13.95
Fresh aromas of medium+ intensity with a nose of strawberry, rose, cherry and grapefruit. It's light-to-medium bodied and off-dry on the palate with more grapefruit, cherry and hints of honey flavours. Very fresh mouthfeel with zippy, refreshing acids. Good length on the finish. Tasted Aug/2014.
3.0 Stars
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Radio Boka 2012, Valencia
Spain$10.95
Screw cap. Medium+ intensity nose with aromas of deli meats, cherry, strawberry and hints of milk chocolate. Full bodied with big, plumpy tannins. Plum, dark cherry, pruney and hint of cassis flavour profile. Green pepper notes develop with time. Slightly sweet, with good acids and a medium-long, slightly warm finish. Pretty good for $11. Tasted July/2014.
3.0 Stars
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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.
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