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
Grant Burge Corryton Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Barossa
South Australia, Australia$32.95
A big wine with blackcurrants, tobacco, smoke, meat and oak aromas. On the palate, there is blackcurrant and red fruits (cranberry and cherry) that are well-integrated with fine tannins. Very smooth. Medium-bodied with a very long finish. Yummy. Tasted May/2012.
4.0 Stars
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Rosewood Estates Natural Fermentation Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$39.95
Made in an old-world style with intense aromas of smoke, red fruits, earth and cedar. Light-to-medium bodied and bright acidity with ripe red fruits, sour red cherries and beet root on the palate. Has grippy tannins and a short finish. My kind of Pinot! Tasted Oct/2012.
4.0 Stars
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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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Catena Alta Malbec Historic Rows 2009, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$49.95
Gorgeous ripe blackberry, and raspberry aromas. Medium-bodied with ripe dark fruits, and sweet, sexy vanillan on the palate. Balanced wine with a long finish. Lovely! Tasted Nov/2012.
4.0 Stars
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Tawse Quarry Road Chardonnay 2010, VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Apple and butter aromas with lots of minerality shining through. On the palate there is more minerality with citrus notes and lively acidity at mid-palate. Oak is very well integrated. Tasted Sept/2012.
4.0 Stars
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Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Maturing very nicely, this has a medium+ intensity nose offering savoury, wet earth and meaty notes along with some dried herbs and floral. More mature, savoury aromas replays on the medium-full bodied palate. Smooth tannins and still has very good acidity. Long earthy finish. Traditional, old world Chianti Classico. 100% Sangiovese. Tasted May/2016.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Drouhin Arthur Chardonnay 2015, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$29.75
The medium-high intensity nose has aromas of pear, vanilla and stone fruits with hints of peach. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy with nice, clean aroma replays, balanced acids and excellent finish length. Tasted Apr/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Argyros Assyrtiko 2017, Pdo Santorini
Santorini, Greece$29.95
Highly aromatic with lemon/lime, herbs, and flinty minerality notes. The medium+ bodied palate offers lovely aroma replays and lively acidity. Long, juicy finish. Tasted Nov/2018. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf Du Pape 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$45.95
A harmonious blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Muscardin. Intense, ripe, concentrated dark berry, cherry, raspberry, and smoky mineral aromas. Full-bodied on the palate with very nice aroma replays - raspberry, cherry, sweet spice, and smoky notes more prominent. Creamy textured with refined tannins and well-balanced acids. Excellent finish length goes on and on. Tasted June/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Laroche Les Beauroys Chablis 1er Cru 2017, Ac
Burgundy, France$39.95
Highly aromatic nose is fragrant with citrus and stony minerality and some spice notes. The palate is clean with fine aroma replays and some nutty nuances. It's nicely textured with balanced acids. Long, elegant finish. Tasted June/2019. Score: 91+ pts
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