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
Cecchi Storia Di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$17.95
Blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% other varietals. Medium intensity nose offers subtle dark and red cherries, oak spice, currant and sour cherry aromas. It's medium-bodied with dusty, refined, and smooth tannins with juicy acids. More savoury and bitter on the palate. Very good finish length. Tasted Nov/2018.
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The Tragically Hip Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2016, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Tasted Sept/2018.
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Screw cap. This has evergreen aromas wrapped around cassis, red and black fruits, dark currants and sweet oak, with medium+ intensity. On the medium-full bodied palate, this has medium-firm, gritty tannins with nice aroma replays, and just a touch of sweetness hidden by the bright acids. The finish length is very good. Age 2+ years for better tannin integration. Tasted June/2018.
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Lakeview Cellars Viognier 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Screw cap. This has a tart and floral nose with orange blossom, lime citrus, and a whiff of anise and herbally aromas. On the mid-weighted palate, it has vibrant, crunchy acids supporting the citrus, floral, and herbal flavours. There's a touch of candied lime giving off an impression of sweetness. Good length on the finish. Tasted Sept/2018.
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Keint He Voyageur Riesling 2015, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$16.75
Tasted Apr/2017.
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Cavino Nemea Grande Reserve 2010, Pdo Nemea
Peloponnese, Greece$18.95
The nose is highly aromatic with pretty rose floral, red cherry, sweet oak spices, and clove notes, all of which come through in a pleasing fashion on the medium+ bodied palate, with smooth refined tannins and very good acidity. A touch hot mid-palate. Excellent finish length. Tasted May/2017.
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Muskoka Lakes White Cranberry Wine 2017
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Elegant aromas of candied cranberries. Fruit forward, tannic and lots of acidity on the spicy finish. Quite different. Tasted Aug/2012.
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Lakeview Kerner 2017, VQA, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.75
Screw cap. The generous nose has white floral, ripe apple and peach aromas, with some honeyed and grapey notes. It's off-dry on the palate with more apple, floral, and peach flavours lifted by bright acidity. There's some bitterness on the honeyed-floral finish, with good length. A casual sipper to enjoy on a hot summer's day. Serve well-chilled. Tasted Aug/2018.
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