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
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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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
Clean, ripe, stone fruit, lemony, and herbal aromatics of generous intensity. It's full-bodied and concentrated with lovely aroma replays, plus some citrus, orange, and melon characters. It's nicely textured with fresh, bright acidity. Excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/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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The Lane Gathering Single Vineyard Sauvignon/Semillon 2016, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$20.75
This barrel influenced blend of 62% Sauvignon Blanc and 38% Semillon delivers intense, elegant aromatics lime, white flowers, lemon peel, bees wax, oatmeal, and spice notes with touches of melon. It's medium+ bodied on the crunchy palate with very nice, dry, wood influenced flavours of grapefruit, citrus, and tropical fruits with some mineral notes. Acids are very good, while the finish is long and nicely balanced. Tasted Nov/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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Vilmart Et Cie Grande Réserve 1er Cru Champagne, Ac, France
Champagne, France$80.95
A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, this is a classy Champagne with a bright, lifted nose of biscuit, honey, and nutty aromas and flavours. It is medium-full bodied and dry with fine mousse and very good acidity. Excellent finish length with a focused, nutty and biscuity finish. Tasted Nov/2019.
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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Villa Maria Southern Clays Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Medium-high aromatics are refined and elegant with gooseberry, cat pee, grass and guava that continue on the nicely balanced, medium-bodied palate. It's nicely textured with balanced acids and a long finish. Tasted May/2017.
4.0 Stars
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