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
M. Chapoutier Bila-haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France
Roussillon, France$26.95
50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre. Intensely aromatic and fragrant with lovely blackberry, spicy, and some savoury and earthy aromas. It is medium-full bodied and elegant with refined tannins. Complex aromas show up on the palate with very good, balanced acids. Nicely balanced overall with a long, smooth finish. Very classy and elegant. Tasted Mar/2019. Score: 91+ pts
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The Chocolate Block 2017, Wo Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$39.95
This blend of 64% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 11% Cinsault, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Viognier has a medium-high intensity nose that seems shy, offering black currant, black pepper, cocoa, and smoky oak spice aromas, with much of the same on the nicely balanced, medium-full bodied palate. Tannins are refined while acids are fresh. Some savoury notes throughout, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Oct/2019.
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Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2017, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics are complex, offering lovely wet stone mineral, beeswax, white peach, citrus, and ripe apple notes. The crunchy palate is off-dry and noticeably sweet with orange and citrus notes, plus aroma replays. Acids are fresh and vibrant while the finish is long and juicy. Tasted Feb/2019.
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Colomé Estate Malbec 2016, Calchaquí Valley, Salta
Calchaquí Valley, Argentina$24.95
Fresh, medium-high intensity has complex peppery spice, earth, dark berry, blackberry, dark plum, and hints of purple fruit aromas. It's medium-full bodied with fresh, vibrant acidity lifting the spicy aroma replays. Supple tannins are a touch tight at the moment. Excellent length on the long, balanced finish. Tasted Aug/2019. Score: 90+ pts
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Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$27.95
Tasted Feb/2019.
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Domaine Alary La Jean De Verde Cairanne 2015, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$24.25
100% Grenache. Medium+ nose offers red cherry, kirsch, liquorice, sweet oak spices and a touch brambly. The palate is medium-bodied with bright, fresh acids and fine tannins that have some grip. Very nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile, joined by some blackberry notes. Excellent finish length. Tasted May/2018.
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Viña Leyda Single Vineyard Canelo Syrah 2015, Leyda Valley
Chile$14.75
Medium-high intensity nose is meaty and savoury with charcuterie and hints of white pepper aromas. It is medium-full bodied with nice savoury, earth, dark berry & cherry, and pepper flavours. Lively acids lift the palate, while the finish length is excellent. Lovely cool-climate Syrah. Tasted Nov/2018.
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Torres Salmos 2015, Doca Priorat
Priorat, Spain$39.95
Blend of Cariñena, Garnacha and Syrah. Medium-high intensity nose is a touch candied with ripe cherry, blackberry, earth, and spices, all of which come through nicely on the medium-full bodied palate, along with some purple fruit notes. It is structured with very good acidity and finish length. Tasted Sept/2018.
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