Jason Solanki

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.

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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley Bottle
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile
$17.95

Tasted Nov/2017.

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Confidencial Reserva 2014, Vinho Regional Lisboa Bottle
Confidencial Reserva 2014, Vinho Regional Lisboa
Lisboa, Portugal
$14.95

Tasted May/2019.

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Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2017, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2017, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
$18.95

Medium-high intensity nose is pretty with apple, lime citrus and hints of petrol, all of which shows up on the medium-sweet palate with vibrant, balanced acidity. Appealing mineral oil notes on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Aug/2019. Score: 88+ pts

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Cecchi Storia Di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2015, Docg Bottle
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 Bottle
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Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia Bottle
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 Syrah 2015, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
Lakeview Cellars Syrah 2015, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
$20.25

Tasted Feb/2019.

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Lakeview Cellars Viognier 2016, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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 Bottle
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Cavino Nemea Grande Reserve 2010, Pdo Nemea Bottle
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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