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
Jean Max Roger Sancerre Cuvée Les Caillottes 2017, Sancerre
Loire, France$30.95
Medium-high intensity nose is clean with stony mineral and lime aromas, which are also found on the medium-full bodied palate. It's creamy, nicely textured and balanced. Some saline minerality appears on the flavour profile and continues through to the long finish. Tasted June/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Passy Le Clou Chablis 2017, Ap
Burgundy, France$21.75
Medium+ intensity nose is fresh, clean and stony with mineral and lime aromas. The palate is medium-full bodied with good fruit concentration and flavours of lemon citrus, stony mineral and spice. Vibrant acids. Wet stone minerality notes linger on the juicy finish, with very good length. Tasted June/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Château De Montfaucon Baron Louis Lirac 2015, Ap
Rhône, France$29.95
A blend of 55% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 10% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre, this has medium-high intensity aromatics that are focused and energetic with dark berry, licorice, spice, and dark cherry notes. It is medium-full bodied with very good acidity on the structured, grippy palate. Pleasing dark berry, spice, and earthy mineral flavours. Excellent length on the mouth-watering finish. Drink over the next 6-8 years. Tasted Dec/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Château Lilian Ladouys 2014, Cru Bourgeois, Ac Saint Estèphe
Bordeaux, France$39.75
Tasted Sept/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Burrowing Owl Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$44.95
Tasted Sept/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$45.20
Lovely lifted nose of bright red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry with terrific intensity, along with subtle hints of oak spice. It's light-to-medium bodied with silky smooth tannins and very nice aroma replays plus some earthy and beetroot notes. Acids are nicely balanced, while the finish is long with currant nuances. Yum! Tasted Oct/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Pieropan Soave Classico 2016, Doc
Veneto, Italy$19.95
Ripe tropical fruit, pink grapefruit aromas with good intensity. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with a crunchy palate, bright acids and nice aroma replays plus some honeysuckle notes giving an impression of sweetness. The finish length is very good. An above-average, food-friendly Soave. Tasted June/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2016, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$34.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose offers flinty/stony mineral, floral, citrus, and orange notes with touches of stone fruit and peach. It's light-to-mid weighted with very good fruit concentration and lush, medium-sweet flavours of peach, melon, and orange. It has fine, well-delineated acids, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Sperling Brut Reserve 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada$109.35
Fairly intense nose is very autolytic in nature, plus some brioche, lemon citrus, and honeyed aromas add to the complexity. Still crisp and lively on the nicely dry palate with fine acidity and persistent mousse. Lovely, creamy texture and very fresh, ending with some waxy and nutty notes on the very long finish. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tasted June/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Hidalgo Faraon Oloroso Sherry, Dop, Spain (500ml)
Andalusia, Spain$19.25
Clean, open, and fragrant, the medium-high intensity aromas offer attractive nutty and caramel notes layered over orange, apricot, brown sugar, and honey. The medium+ bodied palate is very dry with oxidative and nutty flavours, plus touches of lemon peel, salty, leesy, and caramel adding complexity. Acids are fresh and well-balanced, while oxidative, leesy, nutty, and salty notes linger on the exceptionally long, dry, and slightly bitter finish. Best served with a light chill. Tasted Jan. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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