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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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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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.
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Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2016, Napa Valley/Carneros
California, Usa$84.95
Ripe, fairly intense nose of apple, pear, orchard fruit, butterscotch, oak, and vanilla. It is medium-full bodied and structured with ripe aroma replays plus some spicy notes, all supported by vibrant acids. Long, juicy finish. Drink over the next 7-8 years. Tasted Oct/2019.
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Luce 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$129.95
A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, this Super Tuscan has a lovely, fairly intense and complex nose of oak spice, red cherry, currant, cassis, clove, and spices. It is full-bodied with more currant, cassis, spice, and oak flavours supported by mouthwatering acids. Firm tannins are structured and grippy. Excellent length on the long, slightly warming, yet balanced finish. Best after 2025. Tasted Oct/2019.
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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.
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Le Serre Nuove Dell’ornellaia 2017, Bolgheri
Tuscany, Italy$74.95
The 20th vintage of Le Serre Nuove is a blend of 54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot and has a reserved nose of ripe blackberry, cherry, oak spice, currant, cassis, and some earthy-savoury aromas. It is medium-full bodied with the aroma profile echoing on the palate led by currant and cassis flavours surrounding a savoury core. Tannins are supple and grippy, while acids are well-balanced. Excellent finish length. Better in 4-5 years and drink until 2030. Very impressive from a hot, dry, and challenging vintage. Tasted Oct/2019.
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Tawse Limestone Ridge-north Riesling 2016, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$26.15
Gorgeous aromatics are off the charts with lovely petrol, mineral, limestone and lime aromas. Very nice aroma replays on the medium-sweet flavour profile with fine acids providing lift. Nicely balanced and a long, crisp finish. Organic and biodynamic. Highly recommended buy. Tasted Apr/2019.
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