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
Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Screw cap. Lovely fragrant nose of ripe dark berry, blackberry, white pepper, and floral with subtle smokiness, olive tapenade, and meatiness. It's full-bodied and dry with cool minty herbs, medicinal, dark berry, black raspberry flavours. It has juicy, well-balanced acidity, and smooth, well-structured, and fine-grained tannins. Somewhat palate-warming at 14.5% abv, but still well balanced. Black raspberry, pepper spice, and subtle minty notes linger on the long, smoky, minerally finish. Tasted Dec. 2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Valdivieso éclat 2010, Dry Farmed, Old Vines
Maule Valley, Chile$32.95
A blend of 60-year-old Carignan (80%) and Mourvèdre (20%) that was dry farmed, this has a lovely medium-high intensity nose with pretty floral, clove, purple fruit and sweet spices. The medium-full bodied palate has blackberry, brambly and sweet spice flavours supported by very good acidity and good tannic structure. Finish length is excellent. Best over the next 3-4 years. Tasted Nov/2016. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Spy Valley Envoy Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Johnson Vineyard, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Naturally fermented in French oak for 6-10 months, this has a highly aromatic and complex nose with smoky, flinty, citrusy lemon/lime aromas and hints of herbally and grassy notes. It’s medium-full bodied with lovely smoky, herbaceous, herbally, green pepper flavours, plus hints of white peach. It has a very nice texture with juicy acids and a long, juicy finish. Should continue to drink well over the next 5 years. Tasted Mar. 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California
California, Usa$79.95
Tasted Nov/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Luigi Bosca Terroir Los Miradores Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$32.95
Tasted June/2017. Score: 88+ pts.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Ott By Ott 2018, Ac
Provence, France$30.95
An austere, dry rosé with grapefruit, herbs, garrigue aromas of medium intensity. It's medium-full bodied on the structured palate with lovely aroma replays supported by juicy, balanced acidity. Long, dry finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Wakefield St. Andrews Chardonnay 2015, Single Vineyard Release, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$34.95
Review is private
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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Badia A Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2012, Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy$49.95
The medium-high intensity nose seems shy, but offers bright cherry, clove, baking spice, and some dried cherry and flower aromas. It's medium-bodied on the palate with very nice aroma replays and smooth, fine tannins. Finely balanced overall with fresh acids. Shows excellent length on the finish with earth and forest floor notes. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.0 Stars
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