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
Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño 2018, Maldonado
Uruguay, World$21.95
The pretty nose offers fragrant and ripe apricot and peach aromas with hints of lemon citrus. It is medium-full bodied on the structured palate that has a slight spritzy character. Dry flavour profile with citrus, tangy grapefruit, white floral and herbally notes that are lifted with fresh, crisp, and bright acidity. Stone and citrus fruit flavours give way to mineral notes on the long, crisp finish. Tasted June/2019.
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Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2017, Wo Elgin
Elgin, South Africa$29.95
Medium-high intensity nose is a touch reductive with lemon citrus and pear and aromas, while the medium bodied palate offers peach, lemon citrus and pear notes that are barrel influenced but nicely balanced. Cool, fresh acids. Apple and pear notes linger on the long finish. Tasted June/2019. Score: 90+ pts
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Hidden Bench Terroir Caché Meritage 2012, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$44.95
From the excellent 2012 vintage, this is a blend of 46% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 13% Malbec, offering big complex, plummy, dark fruit, currant, sweet oak, mint and licorice aromas and flavours. Full-bodied with firm tannins and mouth-watering acids on the palate. Long finish. Try in 4+ years and will drink for a decade. Tasted Oct/2016.
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Hidden Bench Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2017, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$34.95
The nose is a bit shy at the moment with incense, spice, raspberry, cherry, and beetroot aromas. It's medium-bodied on the structured palate with crunchy fruit and lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Touch bitter on the mid-palate, giving way to juicy acids, fine tannins, and a long finish. Tasted Feb/2019.
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Vineland Elevation Cabernet Bo Teek Vineyard 2015, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$35.00
Fascinating to see a single clone Cab Franc from Niagara, this has a medium+ intensity nose of ripe cassis, currant, blackberry, dark cherry and tobacco aromas, while the medium+ bodied palate is a bit chewy with fine, structured tannins. Bright vibrant acids lift the palate that has very nice aroma replays with some earthy tones on the mid-palate, and finishing long with tobacco notes. Nicely balanced overall, this will drink nicely over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Jan/2018.
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Castello Di Querceto Il Picchio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$47.95
Earthy, umami, forest floor, and savoury with hints of cherry and clove aromas with high intensity. On the medium-full bodied palate, this has chalky tannins and nice savoury aroma replays plus some dark berry and blackberry flavours. Acids are very good. Rustic, savoury and earthy on the long finish. Tasted Sept/2017.
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