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
Château Hauchat 2011, Ac Fronsac
Bordeaux, France$17.95
100% Merlot. Plummy and black cherry aromas from the cork. Medium intensity aromas from the glass showing plum, blackberry, sour cherry, black spices, soft cedar vanilla oak, mineral and hints of cocoa notes. It's medium-bodied on the palate with tart red berry and mineral/iodine flavours. Has good acids, fairly rounded but gritty tannins. Good length on the cocoa-tinged finish. Tasted Nov/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Bersano Gavi Di Gavi 2013, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$18.95
Made using 100% Cortese. Fresh, medium+ intensity aromas of Meyer lemons, floral and tropical fruits. Medium+ bodied lemon/lime and herbal flavours. Chalky texture on mid-palate. Has balanced acids and finishes long. Tasted Nov/2014.
2.5 Stars
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San Raffaele Monte Tabor Soave 2013, Doc
Veneto, Italy$13.95
Organic wine that is 100% Garganega. Elegant lime, peach and orange aromas from the cork. In the glass, aromas are low-to-medium intensity with ripe notes of citrus, peach and almond with much of same on the medium-bodied palate. Vibrant acids give way to mineral notes and a kiss of citrus sweetness. Decent length. Tasted Feb/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Rethink Dry Riesling 2012, Mosel
Mosel, Germany$9.90
Impressive medium-to-high aromatics featuring petrol, mineral aromas along with hints of tropical fruit and pineapple. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acids with flinty, orange citrus and tart lime flavours. Off-dry (slightly sweet) in style. The finish is medium-long and a touch hot. Tasted July/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Ruppertsberger Linsenbusch Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2014, Prädikatswein
Pfalz, Germany$18.95
Lovely, elegant nose of rose petals, lychee and honey that also show up on the sweet palate. Balanced acids and very good length on the finish. Tasted Nov/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Kono Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$18.95
Screw cap. Highly fragrant nose of gooseberry, kiwi, asparagus and lime citrus in typical New Zealand style. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with piercing, juicy acidity to go along with ripe pear, asparagus, melon and citrus flavours. Good length on the tart finish. Serve well-chilled and drink over the next 2 years. Tasted Feb/2016.
2.5 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Altenbourg Riesling 2013
Alsace, France$16.95
Medium intensity aromas featuring petrol, apple, spice and orange notes. It's off-dry with orange and lemon/lime flavours, very good acidity and finishes with a mineral note of medium length. Tasted Sept/2015.
2.5 Stars
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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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