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 http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Cabriz Rosé 2022, D.O.C. Dão
Dão, Portugal$14.95
This unoaked blend of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro has a medium+ intensity nose that offers enticing aromas of grapefruit, raspberry, honeysuckle, and citrus with a whiff of minerality. It has good weight on the medium+ to medium-full bodied palate with ripe citrus, grapefruit, raspberry, honeysuckle, apple & red berry flavours. There is a vague impression of sweetness, but it's tempered by the fresh, crisp, and lively acidity. Nicely textured on the mid-palate, while oyster shell mineral and white cherry notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Aug. 2023. Score: 88+ pts
2.5 Stars
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Santa Ema 60/40 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2021, Sustainable, Do Valle Del Maipo
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
A 60/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, the medium-high intensity nose is fresh and herbaceous with red fruited currant, cassis, and oak spice aromas. On the medium to medium+ bodied palate, it is rather woody at this stage, complemented with herbally notes, plus hints of red fruited cassis and currant flavours. It's nicely structured with supple tannins and juicy acidity, while the finish is fresh and lively, with very good length. Tasted Nov. 2023. Score: 88+ pts
2.5 Stars
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Mountadam Five Fifty Chardonnay 2020, Eden Valley
South Australia, Australia$17.95
Screw cap. The rich, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose offers buttery, vanilla, apple, and lemon citrus aromas with touches of butterscotch and oak spice. It's dry, medium+ bodied and quite spicy on the lively palate with buttery, apple/pear, lemon citrus, vanillin oak spice, and leesy mineral flavours. It is creamy, yet also has a slightly chalky textured mouthfeel. Acids are crisp and juicy. Buttery, apple, and citrus notes give way to leesy minerals on the lengthy finish. Tasted Mar. 2024.
2.5 Stars
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Fielding Estate Chardonnay Musqué 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$13.95
2011 vintage. Lovely aromatics of honeydew melon and fruit salad. Replays of honeydew melon and fruit salad on the palate, plus hints of smoke and peach. Light-bodied, off-dry and with a long-finish. A nice summer wine! Tasted June/2012.
2.0 Stars
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Yellow Tail Shiraz 2009
Australia$11.95
Dark ruby purple colour. Mulberry, violet aromas and flavours. Plus blackberry and ripe fruit centre. Medium-full bodied. Smooth and goes down easy. Quite nice and very drinkable, but lacks a bit of body and structure for my taste. A good wine that appeals to many and great for get-togethers. Tasted Jan/2011.
2.0 Stars
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Stonehedge Reserve Meritage 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa$24.95
Some barnyard, earth aromas. Red berries, currant, raspberry, milk chocolate flavours. Long, spicy finish. Chewy. Tasted Oct/2010.
2.0 Stars
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Featherstone Pinot Noir 2008, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.30
Very earthy with mushroom and forest floor aromas. Light-bodied and made in a cool-climate style with sourcherry, beet root notes on the palate. Mouth-watering acidity. Ripe fruit with slightly chalky tannins that are integrating nicely. Tasted Sept/2012.
2.0 Stars
Fernandez Escudo De Plata Gran Reserva 2004, Do Jumilla
Murcia, Spain$19.95
Corks smell reminds me of prune and raisin - not a fan of such aromas. Having said that, the aromas and flavours from the glass are MUCH better. Red fruits, spice, herbs and vanilla and earth aromas from the glass. Lavender, raspberry, cherry and floral notes on the palate. Medium-bodied. Smooth, well integrated tannins. Could have been cellared for another 1-2 years, but definitely enjoyable now. Tasted Nov/2011.
2.0 Stars
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Diamond Estates Hat Trick Red 2010, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada$12.95
Mulberry, dark fruit and cedar aromas. Balanced flavour profile with plush cassis, red fruits, black cherry and hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied, easy drinking wine. Tannins are well-integrated. Paired nicely with shish kebobs and homemade piri-piri chicken burgers. Should be finished in one sitting. Tasted May/2012.
2.0 Stars
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Two Oceans Shiraz 2013
South Africa$9.95
Screw cap. Medium+ intensity aromas with smoky oak jumping out of the glass and giving way to blackberry, meaty, blackberry and cherry notes. It's medium-bodied on the palate with flavours of black cherry, vanillan spice, and roasted coffee. Balanced, refreshing acids and a medium-length, dark roast coffee and vanillan flavoured finish. Easy drinking, BBQ wine. Tasted Sept/2014.
2.0 Stars
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