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
Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Cabernet/Merlot 2012, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$39.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics featuring currant, cassis, and oak with a touch of evergreen. It's medium-full bodied with gentle tannins that provide some structure. Acids are still quite bright. The finish length is excellent. Tasted Apr/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Castello Della Sala Cervaro 2013, Umbria
Italy$74.95
This Chardonnay has 10% Grechetto added to it. Highly aromatic with notes of pear, apple, stone fruits and some butter, vanilla and flint adding complexity. Medium+ bodied with smooth, mouth-watering acids that are balanced, pleasing aroma replays and lengthy finish. Tasted Oct/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Max Ferd. Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2013
Mosel, Germany$21.95
Aromas of medium+ intensity featuring clean orange, peach and citrus. Balanced acids on the medium-sweet (MS) palate with orange and tropical fruit flavours. Long, clean finish. Tasted May/2015
4.0 Stars
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Masi Costasera Amarone Classico Riserva 2009, Valpolicella
Veneto, Italy$69.95
Blend of 70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, and 5% Molinara. Medium-to-high intensity aromatics with rich notions of dried fruit, floral, tomato leaf, and fig. It's plush, dense and mouthwatering on the full bodied palate with terrific sweet and savoury aroma replays. Very good structure, bright acids, and excellent length on the finish. Enjoy over the next 15 years. Tasted Nov/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Norman Hardie County Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$45.20
Highly aromatic and bright nose featuring earth, strawberry, cherry and beetroot. It has smooth, integrated tannins on a light frame that is well-balanced with very nice aroma replays. It also has very good acidity and excellent length on the finish. Another fine wine from Norm! Tasted Apr/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley
California, Usa$67.95
Highly aromatic nose featuring very smoky, buttered popcorn and apple aromas. Palate is full-bodied and creamy with nice aroma replays. Crisp, balanced acids. Long finish. Tasted Apr/2015. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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The Good Wine Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada$20.95
Medium intensity nose with green pepper, oak and pomegranate aromas. Palate is medium-to-full bodied with oak, earth and tobacco flavours. Tannins integrating nicely. Has good acidity and lengthy finish. Tasted Oct/2014.
4.0 Stars
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Hartford Court Chardonnay 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$39.95
Aromas of medium+ intensity with notes of sweet vanillan, poached pear and butterscotch. Creamy mouthfeel on the medium-bodied palate with orchard fruit, mineral, and elegant oak flavours. Balanced acids and medium-length finish. Tasted Oct/2014.
4.0 Stars
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Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2013, Wo Hemel En Aarde Valley
Western Cape, South Africa$47.95
Medium+ intensity nose featuring lush buttery apple, toasty integrated oak, vanilla and some earthy notes add complexity. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and smooth with very nice aroma replays, integrated vanilla oak, and some mineral flavours. Crisp, balanced acids add freshness. Excellent length on the long, smooth and balanced finish. A pleasure to sip. Tasted July/2015.
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