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
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.
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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.
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Thalia Sauvignon Blanc Vilana 2014, Crete
Crete, Greece$12.95
Screw cap. Citrus, melon, pineapple and herbally aromas from the glass with much of the same character on the palate. It's light-weighted with a fleshy mouthfeel and some richness. Freshness shines through on mid-palate. Dry, lingering finish. Serve well-chilled. Tasted May/2015.
2.0 Stars
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Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2014, Qba Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen
Baden, Germany$14.95
Medium+ intensity aromas with fine strawberry, bing cherry, raspberry and high-toned aromas of... bubblegum? It's off-dry with pleasing aroma replays, fresh acids and a chalky mineral texture. Medium-length finish. Tasted May/2015.
2.0 Stars
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Primus Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$19.95
Medium-intensity nose has herbaceous, green pepper, dark fruited, and black cherry aromas. It's medium-bodied with refined, rounded tannins to go along with tart blackberry and herbally flavours. It has good acidity and medium-length finish. Tasted Nov/2016.
2.0 Stars
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Santa Alicia Gran Reserva De Los Andes Chardonnay 2017, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$16.95
Tasted Nov/2018.
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Bodegas Langa Pi 3.1415 Concejón 2008, Wine Of Aragón
Aragón, Spain$17.95
Burnt cherry, black plum aromas from the cork. Medium intensity toasty vanilla oak, currant, and meaty aromas. Medium bodied with ripe tannins and flavours of dark fruits, plum, and hints of lavender. Some mocha notes develop in the glass. Good acids and a finish that is smooth and lengthy. Could be aged 1-2 years, but enjoyable now. Tasted Sept/2013.
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