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
Lazzeretti Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$46.95
Highly aromatic nose offers lovely, complex notions of dark cherry, blackberry, cherry, clove spice, woodspice, floral aromas surrounding a savoury, earthy core. It's full-bodied with very nice spice, dark cherry and floral characters on the palate and supported by structured tannins and juicy, mouthwatering acids. Nicely balanced throughout with excellent length on long, earthy, cherry, and tobacco scented finish. Enjoy throughout the decade. Tasted Jan/2020. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2016, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
The medium-high intensity nose offers limestone mineral, peach, apricot and ripe lemon citrus and stone fruit aromas. It's off-dry on the palate with honeyed herbal and green apple flavours plus stone fruit aroma replays. Bright acids are juicy, while the long finish is clean with some bitterness. Tasted Apr/2018. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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13th Street Premier Cuvée Sparkling 2013, Traditional Method, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$39.95
Equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, aged on the lees for minimum 48 months, this has a lovely autolytic, lemon curd, citrus and brioche nose with touches of honey. It's dry on the palate with crisp acidity, fine mousse and balanced citrusy, leesy, and toasty brioche flavours. Finish is long and toasty. Tasted Oct/2019. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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René Geoffroy Empreinte Brut 1er Cru Champagne 2012, Ac
Champagne, France$69.95
Highly aromatic with lovely, fragrant, honeyed, white flower and lemon citrus aromas. It has crisp, finely balanced acids and mousse. Nicely balanced aroma replays in a dry flavour profile and a long, smooth, elegant finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Des Deux Roches Pouilly Fuissé Vieilles Vignes 2016
Burgundy, France$41.95
Rich, medium-high intensity nose is buttery with apple, pear, vanilla, and hints of lemon citrus. It has a medium-full bodied and structured palate with a rich mouthfeel and lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Long, juicy finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Dry Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Napa Valley
California, Usa$47.95
Clean, elegant, oak influenced herb, lime peel, and grapefruit aromas and flavours, all in a reductive style. It has a rounded texture with nicely balanced acids. Herbally and guava flavours come to the fore on the mid-palate. Juicy, long finish. Tasted Apr/2018.
4.0 Stars
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Roda Reserva 2012
Rioja, Spain$52.95
This has a highly aromatic, fragrant, and complex nose of red cherry, dark berry, floral, forest floor, earth, and barnyard aromas. It's full-bodied with earthy and dark berry aroma replays. Richly structured tannins and balanced acids are nicely integrated. Finish length is excellent. Drink this lovely wine over the next 5-7 years. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Belle Cuvée Louis Belle Crozes Hermitage 2015, Ac
Rhône, France$45.00
Tasted Aug/2019. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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