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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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$44.95
Tasted Oct/2019.
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley
California, Usa$204.95
Tasted Apr/2018.
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Château La Garde 2015, Ac Pessac Léognan
Bordeaux, France$40.75
This blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot offers a lovely dark berry and stone aromas that seem a touch shy at the moment. The structured palate is full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and fresh, vibrant acids. Nicely balanced aroma replays come through on the flavour profile, while the finish is more stony with excellent length. Needs 3-4 years for tannins to soften. Tasted Mar/2019.
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Cvne Imperial Reserva 2014, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.75
Blend of 85% Tempranillo and equal parts Graciano, Mazuelo (Carignan), and Grenache spent 18 months in (60%) French and (40%) American oak. Lovely, fairly intense nose offers very complex dark berry, black cherry, blackberry, and black plum aromas, with subtle oak, cinnamon, and spice complementing the dark fruits. The medium-full bodied palate is slightly warm, but the very good fruit concentration holds it all together. Very nice aroma replays are well-balanced on the juicy palate. Nicely balanced overall with smooth tannins and a very long, complex finish. Tasted May/2019.
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Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$27.95
Highly aromatic nose that is notably reductive, eventually revealing green pepper, herb, and citrus aromas. It is medium-full bodied and nicely textured with guava, tropical fruit, kiwi, and tree fruit flavours. Acids are fresh. Tangy notes arrive mid-palate and continue through to the long finish. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Tasted Nov/2019.
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Masi Mazzano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Docg
Veneto, Italy$134.95
The highly aromatic nose delivers lovely fig, raisin, dried dark berry compote, cocoa, and slightly bitter notes with a savoury core. On the full-bodied, structured palate, it has savoury, cocoa, and spice replays supported very good acidity and polished, textured, and structured tannins. The finish is long with savoury cocoa and earthy notes, with excellent length. Last tasted Nov/2021.
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Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Do Penedès
Penedès, Spain$70.00
Ripe, fairly intense nose offers red and black fruits, currant, cassis, and spice notes. It is full bodied with herbally flavours followed by lovely aroma replays. It is structured with smooth tannins and very good acidity. Nicely balanced throughout with excellent length on the finish. Tasted Sept/2018.
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