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
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2011, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$49.95
Fresh strawberry and red fruit aromas. Light-to-medium bodied with more strawberry and red fruits, along with earth, beetroot and minerals. Very fruit forward with mouth watering acids. Chalky and dusty tannins that could use time. Medium-length finish. Hold at least 3-4 years. Tasted Apr/2013.
4.0 Stars
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Faustino I Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spain$72.00
Intense nose offers exotic sweet spices, incense, and savoury/earthy aromas. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with soft tannins and flavours of dried floral, black cherry and sweet spice. Acids are still very good and the finish length is excellent. Tasted Sept/2016.
4.0 Stars
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La Ferme Du Mont Côtes Jugunda Gigondas 2013, Ap
Rhône, France$24.75
This red wine is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, showing medium+ intensity aromas of purple fruit, pepper, plum and hint of meatiness. On the palate, it's medium-to-full bodied with balanced acids and pepper, spice and licorice notes. It has medium-to-firm chalky tannins that would benefit from 2-3 years bottle ageing, but drinking well now. Good structure. Finishes long with violet notes. Tasted July/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Dr. Hermann ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 2005, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$21.95
Pours a deep yellow-golden colour. The medium+ intensity nose is a bit quiet, offering maturing, caramelized orange, citrus and peach aromas, plus spices and minerals. It's mid-weighted on the deliciously sweet, maturing, and complex palate with caramelized orange citrus, peach, honey, petrol, spices, and floral flavours framed by well-balanced, bracing acidity that keeps the sweetness in check. Sticky on the mid-palate, while petrol, mineral, and spice notes linger on the long, sticky, dry-ish finish. Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Southbrook Estate Grown Small Lot Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2013, Four Mile Creek
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Ripe pear, green apple and hints of butter aromas from the cork. Elegant bouquet of coconut, pear, Golden apple, with hints of honeycomb and white flower. The palate is medium-bodied and dry with vibrant acidity and honey-tinged aromas replays. A saline note comes through mid-palate. Finishes long with mineral, honey, apple, floral and vanilla aftertaste. Some intriguing coffee notes emerge as it warms up in the glass. Lots going on in this yummy Chardonnay. Eminently drinkable now and should be better in a couple of years. Tasted Dec/2015.
4.0 Stars
Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2011, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$35.20
Highly aromatic with lovely notes of petrol and delicate hints of mineral. Developing nicely, it has an oily texture and off-dry palate consisting of tropical fruits, peach, orange and hints of honey flavours. Fine, balanced acidity and excellent length on the finish. Tasted Oct/2013.
4.0 Stars
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Hidden Bench Terroir Caché Meritage 2009, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$38.20
Blend of 51% Merlot, 41% Cab Franc and 8% Malbec that is highly aromatic with smoky, black currant, and ripe blackberry nose. It's medium-to-full bodied with nice aroma replays - currant, and hints of cassis and milk chocolate rounding out the flavour profile. Excellent length on the finish. Drink up to 5 yrs from now. Tasted Nov/2013.
4.0 Stars
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Poggio Verrano Dròmos 2005, Igt Maremma Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$43.95
This Super Tuscan is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Alicante, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc and underwent malolactic fermentation. Lovely mature nose of violets, dried fruit, and floral with hints of fig, cedar wood, earth and whiffs of prune. On the medium-bodied palate it has earthy, herbal, and resin notes with hints of mint and leather throughout. Some high-toned spice tones and warmth mid-palate is balanced well by fruit, oak and acids and gives way to long, smooth finish. Tannins are almost fully resolved. Should continue to drink well for 4-5 years. Superb! Tasted Nov/2015
4.0 Stars
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Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
California, Usa$119.95
Blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, and 3% Merlot. Medium-to-high, slightly jammy aromas of plum, black cherry, and sweet oak. On the palate, it's medium-to-full bodied with rich, silky tannins and flavours of mint, cassis, black licorice and vanillan tones. The acids are mouth-watering, while the finish is long and has hints of minerality. A rich wine that should drink well over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Oct/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Burmester 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Dop, Portugal
Douro, Portugal$29.95
Lovely nose of brown spices, caramel, burnt sugar, and fig aromas. The full-bodied palate is rich and sweet with white raisin, spicy, fig, and nutty flavours with a smooth texture and nicely balanced acids. Finishes long with spice and nutty notes. Tasted Feb/2020.
4.0 Stars
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