Jason Solanki

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.

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Seriously Cool Chardonnay 2016, VQA Ontario Bottle
Seriously Cool Chardonnay 2016, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada
$11.75

A 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Chardonnay Musque and enclosed by screw cap. This has a soft, ripe tropical fruit and floral nose with aromas of melon, green apple, pear, yellow peach and a hint of lime. It's light-to-mid-weighted with balanced acids. Flavour profile is off-dry (i.e. slightly sweet) ripe yellow fruit, white grapefruit, and lemon/lime flavours. It's nicely textured with some tangy citrus on the mid-palate that continues through to the finish, with good length. An easy drinking wine for the patio. Tasted July/2017.

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Umani Ronchi Cùmaro 2011, Conero Bottle
Umani Ronchi Cùmaro 2011, Conero
Marche, Italy
$69.95

100% Montepulciano. Lovely, highly aromatic and complex nose with balanced cherry, clove, cinnamon, sweet spice and some rose floral aromas, all of which come through very nicely on the medium-full bodied palate. This has fine tannins, very good acidity and an excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2016.

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Le Calvane Quercione Chianti 2015, Docg Bottle
Le Calvane Quercione Chianti 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
$14.95

95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo. Medium-intensity nose with cherry, clove, and oak spice aromas and flavours. Medium-bodied and fleshy. Fresh acids and very good finish length. Tasted Oct/2018.

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Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island Bottle
Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
$19.95

Tasted May/2017.

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Fontanafredda Serralunga D'Alba Barolo 2013, Barolo Bottle
Fontanafredda Serralunga D'Alba Barolo 2013, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
$49.95

Tasted Oct/2017.

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Balbás Barrica 5 Tempranillo 2015, Do Ribera Del Duero Bottle
Balbás Barrica 5 Tempranillo 2015, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
$15.95

Tasted July/2019.

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Château Les Tourelles 2015, Ac Bordeaux Bottle
Château Les Tourelles 2015, Ac Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
$15.95

Tasted Jan/2020.

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Mont Gravet Colombard 2017, Igp Côtes De Gascogne Bottle
Mont Gravet Colombard 2017, Igp Côtes De Gascogne
Southwest, France
$15.95

Fresh, clean and generous aromas of ripe peach, spring flower and pear, with some herbally hints. It is medium-bodied with clean, vibrant, and juicy acids supporting the ripe, slightly honeyed palate with citrus, peach, and herbal flavours. Good length on the finish with lemony notes. Tasted July/2018.

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Cliffhanger Pinot Grigio 2017, Doc Trentino Bottle
Cliffhanger Pinot Grigio 2017, Doc Trentino
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy
$15.95

Medium intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, think yellow pear and peach, along with some citrus, floral and touches of honey. It is mid-weighted on the honeyed palate with sharp, juicy acids. Honeyed citrus, ripe pear and melon flavours with a kiss of sweetness on the flavour profile. A touch of mineral appears on the finish, with very good length. Simple and widely appealing. Tasted Feb/2019.

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Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2016, Casablanca Valley Bottle
Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2016, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile
$19.95

The nose offers apple and pear with subtle wood and vanilla aromas, all of which come through on the light- to mid-weighted palate. It has good acidity, while the clean finish has very good length. Tasted Nov/2018.

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