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
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$47.95
Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Highly aromatic with lovely red cherry, cinnamon, and oak spice. The medium-full bodied palate offers nicely balanced aroma replays with savoury touches supported by bright acidity. It's a touch warm, but concentrated fruit holds it up well. Excellent finish length. Firm tannins need 3-4 years to settle down. Drink by 2030. Tasted Oct/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Emiliana Coyam 2014, Los Robles Estate, Do Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$29.95
This organic red blend has a medium-high intensity nose that offers ripe red cherry and oak, along with savoury forest floor and wet earth aromas. On the medium+ bodied palate, it has nice aroma replays supported by fresh acids and smooth, integrated tannins. Red berry and oak notes linger on the long finish. Elegant and refined. Tasted Nov/2017.
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Secret Indulgence Secret Blend 2015, Napa Valley
California, Usa$95.95
Ssshhhh... it's a secret. Good wine. Tasted June/2019.
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Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino Di Scansano Riserva 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$26.95
Tasted June/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Sergio Zenato Riserva Lugana 2016, Doc
Veneto, Italy$39.95
Trebbiano di Lugana that was mostly (70%) barrel-fermented, and wholly barrel-aged. This has a lovely, highly aromatic nose that is rich and oak-infused with buttery and vanilla notes, also some baked apple, pear, and nutty aromas. It is full-bodied with richly textured vanilla, nutty, lemon, spice, and touches of dried apricot flavours. Acids are juicy, while the finish is long and rich. Tasted July/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Norman Hardie County Chardonnay Unfiltered 2016, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$45.20
Highly aromatic nose is flinty and toasty with ripe apple, vanilla, and lemon aromas in a slightly reductive profile. It is medium-bodied on the palate with crisp, clean acids and reductive in style with more lemon, mineral, and poached apple flavours. Long, persistent finish that shows some of that famed County minerality. Tasted July/2019.
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Southbrook Vineyards Organic Triomphe Riesling 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Review is private
4.0 Stars
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Jean-max Roger La Grange Dimiere Sancerre Rosé 2017, Ac
Loire, France$20.75
In the glass, this has clean, fresh aromas of citrus, strawberry, melon, tropical fruit with hints of mineral and red berry, with very good intensity. The palate is medium-full bodied and dry, leading with fine saline minerality joined by citrus, melon, tropical fruit and hints of strawberry flavours. Acids are tart, crisp, very juicy, and lip-smackingly fresh. Finely balanced throughout with berry and citrus flavours lingering on the long finish. Tasted July/2018.
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La Cadiérenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2018, Ac
Provence, France$24.95
Clean, fresh and fragrant nose of grapefruit, citrus, herb, and garrigue aromas with hints of stony mineral. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with plenty of fruit and structure that is supported by crisp, juicy, mouth-watering acidity. It's dry on the flavour profile with lovely floral, peach blossom, grapefruit, red berry notes and a spicy mid-palate. There's a fine mineral note that lingers on the long, succulent finish. Nicely textured and well-balanced throughout. An excellent buy to enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted July/2019.
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