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
Domaine Du Grapillon D'Or Gigondas 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$34.95
A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, this has all kinds of red berry aromas like ripe, dark red cherry, sappy, cherry liqueur, raspberry, stewed/baked red berry, eventually revealing floral and pepper spice notes. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with very good fruit concentration with more spice, red berry, cherry, and hints of peppery spice flavours. It is structured with chalky tannins, balanced acidity, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2017, Napa Valley
California, Usa$41.95
Tasted Apr/2019. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Château La Garde 2015, Ac Pessac Léognan
Bordeaux, France$40.75
This blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot offers a lovely dark berry and stone aromas that seem a touch shy at the moment. The structured palate is full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and fresh, vibrant acids. Nicely balanced aroma replays come through on the flavour profile, while the finish is more stony with excellent length. Needs 3-4 years for tannins to soften. Tasted Mar/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Stags' Leap Petite Sirah 2014
California, Usa$58.95
The medium-intensity nose offers white pepper, blackberry, dark cherry, and earthy oak spice. The palate is full-bodied with thick, chunky tannins and nice dark fruited aroma replays. Acids are very good and the finish is excellent. This will age well for at least 15+ years. Tasted Sept/2017. Score: 90+ 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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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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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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Hidden Bench Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2017, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$34.95
The nose is a bit shy at the moment with incense, spice, raspberry, cherry, and beetroot aromas. It's medium-bodied on the structured palate with crunchy fruit and lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Touch bitter on the mid-palate, giving way to juicy acids, fine tannins, and a long finish. Tasted Feb/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Carpineto Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$63.95
Open, fragrant, and highly aromatic nose offers dried berry, cherry, floral and sweet spices. The medium-full bodied palate is rich with nicely integrated tannins, very good acids, and nicely balanced aroma replays, plus hints of wood. The long finish has savoury hints. Just lovely! Tasted Mar/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Le Serre Nuove Dell’ornellaia 2015, Bolgheri
Tuscany, Italy$69.95
Blend of 64% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Petit Verdot, this Tuscan red blend is highly aromatic with a beautiful bouquet of rose floral, barnyard, earth, and sweet oak spices. It's medium-full bodied with very nice aroma replays on the palate, a touch warm, but well-balanced overall. Acids are very good and lift the slightly grippy tannins. Excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2017.
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