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
De Wetshof Finesse Lesca Estate Chardonnay 2018, Wo Robertson
Robertson, South Africa$24.95
Appealing, elegant aromatics are a touch reductive, followed by complex smoky apple, pear, mealy, hay, and a hint of pineapple. The medium-full bodied offers much of the same on the flavour profile. It has a nice, clean texture with vibrant and crisp acids. Some sweet spice notes on the mid-palate and continuing through to the long finish. Tasted July/2019.
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Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$39.95
Fairly intense nose offers complex grilled herb, leafy, evergreen, black currant, spice and cassis aromas. The full-bodied palate is dense and structured with firm tannins and mouth-watering acids. Lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus some tobacco leaf and green pepper notes. Tinges of graphite on the long finish. Tasted July/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Château Beauséjour 2015, Ac Puisseguin Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$37.95
A blend of 70/30 Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this has a medium-high nose of red berry, cherry, blackberry, earthy, wet forest floor, and underbrush that is maturing very nicely. It's medium-bodied with nicely balanced aroma replays and touches of dried red cherry and floral notes on the flavour profile with juicy, balanced acids. Stylish with smooth, refined tannins that will reward 2-3 years in the cellar. Long savoury and bitter finish. Tasted July/2019.
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Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2014, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$37.95
Showing some maturity, this has an elegant and highly aromatic nose of tea leaf, dark cherry/berry, and beetroot. The medium+ body has a nice, plush mouthfeel with very nice aroma replays, plus forest floor and earthy notes adding complexity. Wood is nicely integrated. It was very good acidity and excellent finish length. Drinking really well right now. Tasted Apr/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Paxton Mv Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Quite intense on the nose with lovely savoury, blackberry, earthy, and meaty aromas with hints of black pepper, licorice and oak. It is full-ish bodied on the palate with finely-grained and structured tannins. Nicely textured with juicy acids freshening the palate. On the flavour profile, there are blackberry, licorice, cedar oak spice, and vanillin notes with some peppery hints, all of which lingers nicely on the long, balanced finish. Tasted June/2019. Score: 90+ pts
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Stag'S Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley
California, Usa$89.95
Tasted Apr/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$29.95
The nose is slightly reserved, offering hints of apple, pear, peach, butter and vanilla aromas. On the medium-full bodied palate, the aromas are nicely played out with very good, crunchy fruit, and nice depth. Hints of nut and earthiness add complexity. Nicely balanced overall with richness and hints of buttery vanilla notes on the very long finish. Tasted Apr/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Château Pigoudet Classic Rosé 2018, Ap Coteaux D'aix En Provence
Provence, France$24.95
A blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 15% Cabernet, 10% Syrah, and 5% Ugni Blanc that offers an elegant and restrained bouquet of red berry, citrus, lemon, and melon aromas. It is dry, medium-full bodied and has a nice, richly structured palate with mineral and orange citrus flavours. The mineral laden finish is long and clean. Tasted July/2019.
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El Esteco Malbec 2015, Valle De Calchaquí
Salta, Argentina$21.95
Medium-high intensity nose is earthy with dark berry, blackberry, and some oak spice notes. The medium-full bodied palate is elegant with refined, grippy tannins and balanced acidity. Complex flavours of of spice, earth, graphite mineral, and floral that linger through to the long, balanced finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
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