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
Luigi Bosca Terroir Los Miradores Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$32.95
Tasted June/2017. Score: 88+ pts.
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Château Les Ormes 2010, Ac Saint Julien
Bordeaux, France$69.95
This 60/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is showing beautifully with a highly aromatic, elegant, mature and savoury nose of earth, dried floral rose, dried cherry, tobacco, and spice. It is medium+ bodied, nicely balanced and textured on the rich palate with tannins that have integrated very nicely. Lovely, savoury aroma replays. Savoury and earthy with excellent length on the finish. Tasted May/2019.
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Vineland Elevation Cabernet Bo Teek Vineyard 2015, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$35.00
Fascinating to see a single clone Cab Franc from Niagara, this has a medium+ intensity nose of ripe cassis, currant, blackberry, dark cherry and tobacco aromas, while the medium+ bodied palate is a bit chewy with fine, structured tannins. Bright vibrant acids lift the palate that has very nice aroma replays with some earthy tones on the mid-palate, and finishing long with tobacco notes. Nicely balanced overall, this will drink nicely over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Jan/2018.
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Lungarotti Sagrantino Di Montefalco 2010, Docg
Umbria, Italy$42.95
Highly aromatic nose is on the savoury side with bretty and barnyard notes, along with some cherry, olive, oak and floral. The palate is medium-full bodied with lovely aroma replays and firm, structured tannins. Acids are mouth-watering, and it has a long, dark cherry finish. Excellent! Tasted Oct/2016.
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Castello Di Querceto Il Picchio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$47.95
Earthy, umami, forest floor, and savoury with hints of cherry and clove aromas with high intensity. On the medium-full bodied palate, this has chalky tannins and nice savoury aroma replays plus some dark berry and blackberry flavours. Acids are very good. Rustic, savoury and earthy on the long finish. Tasted Sept/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Hidden Bench Estate Chardonnay 2017, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose delivers buttery, vanilla, ripe golden apple, and pineapple aromas. It's medium-full bodied and a touch ripe on the palate with juicy acids and very good fruit concentration and more vanilla, buttery, apple, and pear flavours. There's some leesy and mineral qualities on the mid-palate. Toasty and spicy notes linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2020.
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