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
Catena Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
Gorgeous, highly aromatic nose is fresh with lovely, complex notes of red and black fruit, currant, cassis, stony mineral, graphite, and pencil lead, turning smoky with time in the glass. It's full-bodied on the ripe, supple palate with more red and black fruit, currant, and cassis flavours joined by herbally notes. Acids are fresh and well-balanced, while smooth, supple tannins are well-integrated, yet still offer some structure. Excellent finish length on the slightly chalky finish with savoury mineral and herbal flavours. Highly recommended buy. Tasted Mar/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Oddero Poderi E Cantine Langhe Nebbiolo Doc 2018
Piedmont, Italy$45.06
The medium-high intensity aromatics offer red berry, cherry, floral, spice, and earthy tones with a hint of balsamic and orange rind. The palate is light-bodied with flavours of dark red sour cherry, spice, floral, and earth. Acids are fresh and juicy, along with a touch of warmth on the mid-palate, but still well-balanced. Tannins are fine-grained and textured with a supple grip. Savoury, earthy notes flecked with cherry and floral linger on the long, juicy finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
California, Usa$39.95
The rich, ripe, fragrant, and highly aromatic nose offers lovely, elegant aromas of white pear, golden apple, citrus, and vanilla notes, all of which echo very nicely on the dry, medium-full bodied palate and supported by fresh acidity. Subtle oak spice and vanilla notes come through on the zesty mid-palate. Well-balanced throughout with mild spice and vanilla notes lingering on the long, very satisfying finish. Tasted May 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Greywacke Riesling 2018, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Screw cap. Lovely, highly aromatic nose is slightly reductive and features earthy mineral, leesy, and petrol notes followed by lime zest, citrus, and floral aromas. It has lively, vibrant acidity on the medium+ bodied palate with fine concentration. Nicely textured with citrus, floral, and apple flavours. There's some sweetness, but it is relatively hidden due to the high acidity. Apple, floral, and stony mineral notes linger on the long, lip-smacking finish. Lovely! Tasted Oct/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Tenuta Rocca Barolo 2015, Docg Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy$43.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose delivers very pretty cherry, dried rose floral, and sweet spice aromas which follow through on the palate, joined by wood spice notes. Acids are very good, while the finish is long and balanced. Needs a few years for the very grippy and chalky tannins to integrate. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2021, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon, Usa$49.95
The nose is fragrant and inviting with lovely black tea, dark berry-cherry, smoky, and raspberry aromas with some reductive characters. On the light-to-medium bodied palate it is dry with very nice dark fruited, savoury, earthy, and stony flavours. It has fresh, balanced acidity, along with light, elegant tannins. The finish is long and crisp. Tasted Apr. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Deux Roches Les Pommards 2021, A.O.C. Saint Véran
Burgundy, France$50.95
Richly elegant, medium-high intensity aromas of stone & orchard fruits, nectarine, honeysuckle, plus floral, vanilla, oak spice, flinty mineral & hints of mushroom add intrigue & complexity. Impressively concentrated on dry, medium+ to medium-full bodied palate w/ rich & lovely honeyed, nutty, vanilla oak spice surrounding core of ripe orchard fruit, nectarine & floral. Nicely textured w/ very good structure & juicy, mouth-watering acidity. Somewhat youthful on structured & textured finish w/ tangy stone fruit & flinty mineral notes lingering on finish, w/ excellent length. Tasted Dec. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Errazuriz Kai 2010
Chile$144.95
Mostly Carménère with 4% Petit Verdot. Medium-high intense aromas of roasted pepper and black pepper. Full-bodied with more roasted pepper notes on the palate, with some nuances of milk chocolate and black currant. Dusty tannins are integrating nicely. Finish is long and smooth. Delicious. Tasted Sept/2013.
Reviews from Errazuriz Wine Tasting:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-09-26-errazuriz
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