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
André Delorme Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010
Burgundy, France$21.95
Medium+ aromas that are very red fruit forward, think strawberry and cherry, along with some cooking spice aromas. Medium-full bodied with red fruits on the palate. Bright acidity and dusty/chalky tannins. Long, slightly warm finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
2.5 Stars
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Inception Deep Layered Red 2011
Western Cape, South Africa$12.45
Screw cap. Blend of 81% Shiraz, 10% Petit Verdot, and 9% Mourvèdre. Medium intensity aromas consisting of black pepper, blackberry, clove spice, oak, and chocolate powder. Medium-bodied on the palate with sweet, ripe, lush and fruit-forward with blackberry/blueberry flavours, along with mocha, cherry and spice notes in support. It's definitely on the sweet side (off-dry), with refined tannins and good acids. Medium-length finish. This has good crowd appeal would be suitable for parties. Tasted May/2014.
2.5 Stars
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Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$18.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose that is very rose heavy, with underlying hints of lychee and citrus. Palate is medium-bodied with off-dry (slightly sweet) flavours consisting of rose, floral, grapefruit and ginger. It has good acids and lengthy finish. Tasted Mar/2015.
2.5 Stars
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Pondview Cabernet/Merlot 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Red fruits, cedar oak and pepper aromas. Medium-full bodied with big, chalky tannins. Flavour palate consists of red fruits, currant, and vanilla. Good acidity and medium-length finish. Cellar at least 1-2 years. Tasted Sept/2013.
2.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Estate Bottled Old Vines Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Medium-intensity aromas featuring beetroot, lead, cherry and some meaty notes. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with dark fruits, cherry, beetroot, and tilled earth flavours. Hints of strawberry. Good acids, dry tannins, and long, warm finish. Tasted Sept/2014.
2.5 Stars
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Kourtaki Mavrodaphné De Patras
Greece$14.95
Blend of Mavrodaphne and Black Korinthiaki. Prune and raisin aromas from the cork. Medium intensity aroams of raisins, dried figs, caramel and dates with medium sweet aroma replays on the palate. Smooth, slightly creamy texture, light-to-mid weight body with good acids. Medium length finish that has notes of semi-sweet milk chocolate from a hot fudge sundae. Serve well-chilled. Tasted Apr/2015.
2.5 Stars
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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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