Jason Solanki
|
Followers (14)
|
|
|
Following (0)
|
Reviews (3042)
|
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
Chatelain Les Charmes Pouilly Fumé 2017, Ac
Loire, France$27.95
The medium intensity nose is flinty-minerally with stone fruit, lemon, grapefruit and citrus aromas. The medium-bodied palate is spicy with appealing stone fruit, citrus, and grapefruit flavours, plus some chamomile notes as 10% of this Sauvignon Blanc is aged in oak. Acids are juicy, crisp, clean and refreshing. Lovely spice and mineral notes longer on the long finish. Tasted Jan/2020. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2017, Wairarapa, North Island
Wairarapa, New Zealand$24.95
Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Loveblock Love Letter Estate Blend Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Awatere Valley
Marlborough, New Zealand$23.95
Fairly aromatic with grassy, capsicum/green pepper, and kiwi aromas. The medium-bodied, vibrant palate has more tropical fruit and citrus flavours joining the aroma profile. Very good length on the juicy finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Domaine Seguin Pouilly Fumé 2017, Ac
Loire, France$22.25
Fresh and bright with lime, grapefruit, peach, and guava aromas that are joined by herbs and flinty notes on the medium+ bodied palate that has a creamy mouthfeel. Minerally notes become more prominent on the mid-palate and continue to through to the long lime-mineral finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Tohu Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$26.25
Musky and mature nose that has earthy, beet root, cherry, strawberry, and spices. It's light-weighted with nice aroma replays and balanced acids. A touch chalky-textured with integrated tannins. Lovely black tea leaf notes on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Gueguen Chablis 2017, Ac
Burgundy, France$27.95
This has a medium+ intensity nose offering lemon citrus and earthy mineral aromas along with hints of peach and chalky limestone notes. The vibrant, mid-weighted palate has good fruit, delivering crisp, juicy acidity and nicely balanced aroma replays with a fine mineral streak on the mid-palate. Citrus and mineral notes linger on the long finish, plus hints of mango and mandarin adding interest and complexity. Tasted July/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2015, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$37.95
Lovely, pretty, spiced aromas of red cherry, dried floral & cherry, with some savoury and earthy undertones and a slightly mature profile. The palate is medium-bodied with nicely integrated tannins that are smooth but offer some nice textural grip. Balanced, juicy acids. Very nice aroma replays with some baking spice notes lingering on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Roserock Chardonnay 2016, Eola Amity Hills, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$31.25
Very complex, medium+ intensity nose offers lemony, yellow fruit, yoghurt/lactic, apple, vanilla, and white peach aromas. On the medium+ bodied palate, it is nicely textured, and a touch reductive with nicely balanced aroma replays. It's fresh with balanced, juicy acids. Linear and precise on the finish, with excellent length. A real beauty! Tasted Apr/2019. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
(0)V
4.0 Stars
(0)V
Château Le Boscq 2015, Cru Bourgeois, Ac Saint Estèphe
Bordeaux, France$49.95
Blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. This is highly aromatic with new wood and cherry aromas followed by some floral, earthy, and forest floor notes. It is full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins, and very good acids. Pleasing aroma replays on the palate and excellent finish length. A big, structured wine that needs 5-6 years of cellar time. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
(0)V