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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Château La Haye 2015, Cru Bourgeois, Ac Saint Estèphe
Bordeaux, France$45.75
This blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot has a medium-high intensity nose of red cherry, sun dried cherry, and floral aromas with nice savoury, earthy, oak spice undertones. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with gritty tannins and vibrant acids. Nicely balanced flavours mimic the nose, while the finish is long and well-balanced. Tasted Aug/2019.
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Piazzano Colorino 2015, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$26.75
Deeply purple-hued 100% Colorino normally used for blending. It has medium+ intensity aromas of purple fruit, dark cherry-berry, and herbs with a licorice and medicinal character wafts from glass. It is medium bodied with firm, grippy, chalky and drying tannins, along with fresh and juicy acids that provide lift. Flavours of violet, black cherry, dark plum, and hints of oak. A bit thin on the mid-palate, while the finish is long with wet earth, dark berry, and violet nuances. Should develop more complexity with time as tannins integrate. Tasted Feb/2019.
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San Pedro Sideral 2016, Do Cachapoal Valley
Cachapoal Valley, Chile$22.25
Tasted Nov/2018. Score: 90+ pts
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Château D'arsac 2015, Ac Margaux, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$49.95
Blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot. The medium-high intensity nose has lovely dried cherry, red currant, cassis, savoury, and earthy characters with touches of dried rose floral and new wood. It is full-bodied on the palate with nice cherry, cassis, red berry, earthy, and wood spice flavours supported by juicy acidity and ripe, textured tannins that have a touch of grip. Long, savoury-earthy finish with touches of dried rose florals. Very approachable now and will continue to drink well over the next 7-8 years. Tasted Sept/2020.
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Antinori Badia A Passignano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$49.95
Highly aromatic with rustic, forest floor, and dark red cherry notes. It is medium-bodied on the elegant palate with very smooth, fine tannins and lovely, spicy aroma replays. A touch warming, but otherwise well-balanced. Excellent length on the finish with plenty of finesse. Tasted Sept/2019.
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Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$37.25
Medium-high intensity nose has subtle, yet complex aromas of cherry, oak spice, leafy, earthy, beetroot and raspberry notes. Much more intensity on the flavour profile with lovely aroma replays on the medium-bodied palate. It has medium-level tannins, balanced acidity, and excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2018.
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La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$49.95
Tasted Nov/2019.
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Stéphane Aviron Vieilles Vignes Morgon Côte Du Py 2014, Ac
Beaujolais, France$23.95
Medium-high intensity nose offers compelling (volcanic) smoky mineral, spicy, savoury, dark berry, and blackberry aromas. It is light-to-mid-weighted with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays. Medium level tannins are smooth and offer some structure. Nicely balanced overall and with good acidity. Finish length is excellent. Highly recommended. Tasted May/2019. Score: 90+ pts
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2015, Dundee Hills
Oregon, Usa$51.95
Highly aromatic, clean and elegant with earthy, beetroot, raspberry, sour cherry, and dark cherry aromas. It's light-to-medium bodied with very nicely balanced aroma replays. Elegantly structured with a nice mineral texture. Smooth, refined tannins. Very long, balanced finish. Enjoy over the next 6-8 years. Tasted Apr/2018.
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