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
Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2009, Doc
Abruzzo, Italy$14.00
Intense and fruit-forward with aromas of cherries, red berries, and some raisin/plum. Light-bodied, very smooth with straight red fruits and red licorice. Crowd pleaser. Tasted Nov/2012.
2.5 Stars
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Predator Old Vine Zinfandel 2008, Lodi Appellation
California, Usa$18.95
Red fruits, milk chocolate, earthy, and light oak aromas. Dried cherry, fruit-forward, and some cocoa on the palate. Light to medium-bodied. Lacking a little oak for my palate, but otherwise good structure and well made. Tasted June/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Ferré I Catasús Brut Reserva Cava
Spain$17.05
Apple, lime aromas. Crisp apple and nutty flavours. Dry. It's well made and fills your mouth with bubbles quite well with every sip. Will be enjoying this with Tandoori Chicken on the BBQ. Tasted Sept/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Tierra Alta Reserva Carmenère 2007, Maule Valley
Chile$13.95
Lovely blackberry, mocha, wet earth, flower aromas. Palate has ripe fruit with raspberry at the fore. Dry with a touch of tannin. Medium-bodied. Will pair nicely with the spicy, creamy chicken dish that I will be enjoying tonight. Tasted Sept/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2008, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
A screw-top, so no smelling of the cork. Apple, toasty oak and mineral aromatics. Citrus and not over-bearing oak on the palate. Light-medium bodied with a long tropical finish. Quite tasty. Tasted Oct/2011.
Smoky, oak aromas. Palate has ripe fruits with oak nuances balanced throughout along hints of tropical fruit sweetness. Full-bodied and very smooth. Tasted June 2012.
2.5 Stars
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Red Shot Lane Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$18.95
Not a fan of plastic corks, but good aromas emanating from it. Freshly tilled earth, cherry, toast, smoke aromas. Strawberry, cherry, and some light spiciness at mid-length on the palate. Light- to medium-bodied. Slightly chewy tannins on medium-long finish. Tasted Dec/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Gehringer Brothers Private Reserve Pinot Gris 2009, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$18.95
Apple and honey aromas faded quickly from cork. Mineral, earth, grapefruit aromas from the glass. More grapefruit on the palate + citrus notes. Dry. If you like dry Pinot Gris, then you will probably like this one; beware of the acidity, which I found a bit strong. Tasted Nov/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Sol De Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2009, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$14.95
Cork smells of gorgeous guava, pineapple, tropical fruit aromas. More guava and tropical fruit from the glass. Very aromatic. Buttered popcorn, pear on the palate. Full-bodied white. Nice structure. If you like Chardonnays, this is one to try! Tasted Nov/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc 2011
South Africa$9.95
Screw-top cap (which doesn't necessarily mean cheap or low quality). Classic gooseberry, grass, nettle aromas, with a touch of mineral, petrol and melon. Gooseberry, kiwi, lemon/lime citrus on the palate. Off-dry and quite the nice sipper. Provides really good value at this price point. Tasted Jan/2012.
2.5 Stars
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Hat Trick White 2011, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$6.45
Mostly tropical fruits, citrus aromas, with some melon. Manuka honey with more tropical fruits on the palate. Finishes dry with a crisp seam of acidity, almost lip-smacking. Well-balanced. Medium-bodied. Quite nice for $12.95. Tasted May/2012.
2.5 Stars
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