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
Gardet Millésime Extra Brut Champagne 2012, Ac
Champagne, France$58.95
A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, this has a medium-high intensity nose that is ripe with lemon sherbet, yeasty, fresh citrus and floral aromas and flavours. The palate is dry with crisp, balanced acids and flavours that show some maturity with touches of brioche and autolytic characters. Mousse is quite fine and the finish is long and crisp. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Kistler Pinot Noir 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$97.95
Tasted Oct/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
This blend of 95/5 Sangiovese and Merlot has a medium-high intensity nose of sweet spice, rosewood, and cherry aromas. It's full-bodied with fine, structured and integrated tannins supported by very good, lively acidity. Long, persistent finish. Drink until the mid-20's. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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13th Street Premier Cuvee 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$39.95
50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that spent at least 4 years on the lees. This has a gorgeous, intense nose of biscuit, leesy, toasty brioche, and pastry with clean lime aromas and flavours. Bright acids are lively. Fine mousse and nicely balanced overall with excellent finish length. Very fine bubbly. Tasted Nov/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
California, Usa$149.95
Tasted Oct/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Château Carignan Prima 2015, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Cadillac
Bordeaux, France$33.95
This Merlot has a fragrant nose of black currant, chocolate, and violets plus oak spice and wet forest floor tones. It is full-bodied with structured tannins that are integrating well. Lovely aroma replays follow through on the palate, lifted by fresh, vibrant acids. Long finish is a touch warm. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2016, Dundee Hills
Oregon, Usa$51.95
Medium+ intensity nose has a spicy and funky nose off the top, revealing pleasant raspberry, cherry, beetroot, and whiffs of tea leaf aromas. It is light-to-mid weighted with sweet spice, tea leaf, dark cherry/berry characters on the palate with refined tannins offering some grip along with juicy, balanced acidity. The finish length is excellent. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Tornatore Etna Bianco 2018, Doc
Sicily, Italy$24.95
This 100% Carricante was aged in concrete tanks and has lovely, fresh earthy, mineral, pear, and stone fruit aromas. The concentrated palate is crisp with lively, energetic acids and leesy, herbal, and smoky flavours with touches of ripe stone fruits. Excellent length on the long, spicy finish. Tasted Oct/2019. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Marchand Tawse Viré Clessé 2016, Ac
Burgundy, France$31.95
Clean, high aromatic pear-driven nose with flinty minerality and touches of lemon citrus and vanilla. The medium+ body palate has balanced, juicy acidity with good depth of fruit and nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. Shows finesse with a long, clean finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Les Clous Meursault 2015, Ac
Burgundy, France$69.95
The medium-high intensity aromas are clean with mineral and lemon/lime citrus notes. On the palate, this is medium-to-full bodied with very good acidity and nicely balanced aroma replays. Very smooth texture. The finish is long and clean. Tasted Apr/2017.
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