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
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.
4.0 Stars
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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.
4.0 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc De Blanc 2014, Traditional Method, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$49.95
Made with Chardonnay, this has a highly aromatic, elegant, and complex nose of lemon, nut, brioche, citrus, autolytic, and pastry notes. It is full-bodied with nutty, honeyed, and grapefruit citrus characters on the flavour profile. It has fine mousse and very good, balanced acidity, and a very long aftertaste. A fine vintage bubbly. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$44.95
Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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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.
4.0 Stars
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Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes 2015, Second Wine, Ac Sauternes (375ml)
Bordeaux, France$25.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose offers tropical fruit, and mango aromas in a honeyed profile, with nice replays on the medium+ bodied, lusciously sweet palate, and is nicely framed by balanced acidity. Excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2016
Marlborough, New Zealand$39.95
Fairly intense nose delivers a smoky and reductive entry, followed by apple, pear, and vanilla aromas. It is medium+ bodied on the palate with vibrant acids, clean fruit and mouthfeel, and very nice aroma replays. Toasty and spicy notes linger on the long finish. Enjoy over the next 5-7 years. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Viticcio Beatrice Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$42.75
Tasted June/2018. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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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
4.0 Stars
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