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
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages 2010
Burgundy, France$11.95
Aromas are very fruit forward and of medium-high intensity - bing cherry and strawberry come to mind. More red fruits on the soft palate. Medium-level tannins and balanced overall with hints of spice on the finish.
Tasted May/2013 with other Beaujolais BBQ wines listed here:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-05-15-beaujolais-bbq
2.5 Stars
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Niagara College Teaching Winery Dean's List Cabernet Franc 2009, Niagara
Ontario, Canada$27.95
Inaugural vintage? Jammy red fruits, cranberry and some wood smoke and plum aromas. Full bodied and quite smooth with red fruit and plum on the palate. Ripe tannins. Well-made. Tasted Sept/2012.
2.5 Stars
Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Two Vineyards Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.75
Screw cap. Fresh mineral, lemon, pear aromas, along with hints of honey and petrol. Tangy with grapefruit and lemon-lime zesty acidity, mineral, leads to an off-dry, bumpy finish that bounces between honey and slate notes. Tasted July 2012.
2.5 Stars
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Beringer Stone Cellars Merlot 2009, California
California, Usa$13.95
Non-vintage. Slippery cork was pulled out rather easily. Cork aromas of crushed red berries and some prune. In the glass, aromas of ripe red berries, raspberry, plum, licorice, and some earthy elements. Lots of blackberry notes on the palate, mulberry, some spice, and hints of milk chocolate. Sweet core, medium-bodied with chewy ripe tannins. Finishes somewhat hot - alcohol seems higher than the 13.5% on the label. Easy drinking. Tasted Apr/2012.
2.5 Stars
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20 Bees Pinot Grigio 2011, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$11.95
Screw cap. Honeysuckle, orange and tropical aromas from this white wine. Light-bodied with lots of floral and tropical fruits on palate, and hints of honey. Low acidity and finish is medium-length. Refreshing palate cleanser, good as an apertif. Even though classified as extra dry, this is an off-dry P.G. Tasted Apr/2013.
2.5 Stars
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Fielding Estate Rosé 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.95
Muted aromas of cran-cherry and hints of strawberry that follow through on palate. Refreshing acidity leads to a clean, dry finish. Has good weight for a rosé. Pleasant. Tasted June/2012.
2.5 Stars
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Alamos Malbec 2011, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$15.00
Intense and focused aromas of violet/lavender and dark fruits. Medium-full bodied with lots of spice on the palate that tapers off to a subdued dark fruit finish. Integrated tannins a bit grippy - could use 1-2 years in cellar. Alcohol (13.5%) shows. Tasted Nov/2012.
2.5 Stars
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Red Rock Malbec Reserve 2010, California
California, Usa$16.95
This wine is all about the fruit. Ripe red fruits, jammy strawberry and meaty aromas with nice aroma replays. Hints of oak on the medium-length and slightly hot finish. Tannins are nicely integrated, could be cellared another 1-2 years. Tasted August/2013.
2.5 Stars
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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
Plum and jammy aromas from the cork. Medium-intensity aromas of cassis, cedar and plum from the glass. Vibrant acidity and medium-bodied on the palate. Sweet core of cassis, cherry, red currant and hints of eucalyptus flavours. Ripe tannins are integrating nicely. Light spice on the medium-length smooth finish. A rather easy drinking wine. Tasted July/2013.
2.5 Stars
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Bouchard Aîné Beaujolais Supérieur 2011, Burgundy
Burgundy, France$12.45
Not very aromatic, but shows some sour cherry, strawberry and oak aromas. Spice, cranberry and black fruits on the palate. Good acidity and a lingering finish.
Tasted May/2013 with other Beaujolais BBQ wines listed here:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-05-15-beaujolais-bbq
2.5 Stars
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