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
Piazzano Chianti 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$11.75
Unoaked blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% other indigenous grapes such as Canaiolo and Colorino from Estate. Plum and cherry sauce aromas from the cork. In the glass, barnyard, bretty, and earth aromas lead the way, with light scents of cherry and strawberry at the back end. The palate is medium-bodied with some tannic grip. Savoury flavour profile consisting of wet earth and black cherry. Balanced acidity and decent length on the finish. Tasted Oct/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Seriously Cool Red 2012, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$15.95
Stelvin screw cap. Blend of 85% Gamay, 10% Pinot Noir and 5% Zweigelt. Bright red fruits and cherry give way to earthy and cedar aromas of medium intensity. The medium-bodied palate is rounded with soft, smooth, and ripe tannins. Sweet fruited flavours of cherry, red licorice, sweet vanilla, cedar, and hints of smoke. It has juicy acids and good length on the finish which shows hints of pencil lead. Should be a favourite at parties. Tasted Mar/2016.
2.5 Stars
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Featherstone Rosé 2015, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
Bright strawberry, cherry, ripe red plums on the nose, with sweet aroma replays on the light-to-mid weighted palate. It has balanced acids and good length on the finish. Soft, easy drinking style. Tasted June/2016.
2.5 Stars
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Mcmichael Collection Cabernet Merlot 2014, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$10.95
A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Screw cap. Earthy and red berry aromas with hints of sweet spices and green herbs. The palate is medium bodied with young, gritty tannins. Flavours of dark berry, earth and oak spices. It has fresh acids and good length on the finish. Requires a meaty dish to balance the tannin. Tasted Aug/2016.
2.5 Stars
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Bersano Gavi Di Gavi 2014, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$18.95
Nose of medium-high intensity offers fresh springtime flowers and hints of citrus and lemon/lime. Acids are crisp and bright, with more lemon-lime flavours on the palate. Long finishing. Tasted Sept/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Casas Del Toqui Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$14.75
Sweet ripe fruits, hint of sweetness on the nose with cherry, strawberry, cranberry aromas that also come through in a balanced fashion on the palate. Fruit forward with very good acids. Long finish. Tasted Oct/2015. Score: 88+ pts
2.5 Stars
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Mike Weir Limited Edition Merlot 2013, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$21.25
Medium+ bodied with some sulphur off the top, but gives way to red and black fruits, currant, green pepper, and mocha aromas. It's medium-bodied with medium-level of tannins and flavours of currant, chocolate, cocoa and black cherry. Acids are well-balanced and finishing long. Enjoy to 2021. Tasted June/2016.
2.5 Stars
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Charme D'alienor Crémant De Bordeaux, Traditional Method, Ac, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France$17.95
Hand-harvested and unique blend of 90% Semillon and 10% Cabernet Franc. This has a bready, autolytic nose of medium intensity with hints of pastry and white flowers. There's a vague impression of sweetness, but essentially dry on the medium-bodied palate, with crisp, balanced acids. Frothy mousse is gentle and dissipates quickly. Lemon and apple flavours on the palate, with earthy mineral notes lingering on the finish, with good length. Clean and easy drinking for current enjoyment. Tasted June/2017.
2.5 Stars
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Leese Fitch Zinfandel 2014
California, Usa$19.95
Aromas of medium-high intensity are ripe and brambly with mulberry, woodsy and blackberry notes, which continue on the off-dry, medium-full bodied palate. Tannins are soft and rounded with just a touch of tannic grip. Juicy acidity. Finish length is medium-long. Tasted June/2017.
2.5 Stars
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Seriously Cool Chardonnay 2016, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$11.75
A 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Chardonnay Musque and enclosed by screw cap. This has a soft, ripe tropical fruit and floral nose with aromas of melon, green apple, pear, yellow peach and a hint of lime. It's light-to-mid-weighted with balanced acids. Flavour profile is off-dry (i.e. slightly sweet) ripe yellow fruit, white grapefruit, and lemon/lime flavours. It's nicely textured with some tangy citrus on the mid-palate that continues through to the finish, with good length. An easy drinking wine for the patio. Tasted July/2017.
2.5 Stars
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