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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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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Flat Rock Nadja'S Vineyard Riesling 2016, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Highly aromatic nose has attractive aromas of limestone minerality, orange citrus, blossom, and peach. The off-dry, mid-weighted palate has succulent acids supporting the lovely aroma replays and joined by apple and spice notes on the flavour profile. Excellent length on the long and crisp finish. Tasted Apr. 2018.
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São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$21.95
Tasted June/2017. Score: 88+ pts
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Le Brun De Neuville Grand Vintage Brut Champagne 2008, Disgorged June 2022, Ac, France
Champagne, France$72.75
This blend of 96% Chardonnay and 4% Pinot Noir was aged for 9 years prior to release. It is highly aromatic with lovely floral, lemon citrus, apple, yeasty, fresh bread aromas. The palate is really well-balanced with fine bubbles and mousse, along with crisp acids and mouthfeel. It's dry with honeyed lemon citrus flavours and the finish length is excellent. Tasted Sept/2019.
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Cune Gran Reserva 2012, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$28.95
Fresh, medium-high to high intensity aromatics are fresh with red berry, cherry, sweet baking spice, and vanilla aromas. The palate is medium-full bodied with fine, supple tannins that are a touch grippy. Lovely, balanced aroma replays on the palate along with a juicy mid-palate. Nicely balanced throughout, while the finish is long and graceful. 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo. Tasted Sept/2019.
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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.
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Wakefield St. Andrews Chardonnay 2015, Single Vineyard Release, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$34.95
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