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
Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$46.95
Medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers lovely notes of dark red cherry, clove, and cinnamon spice aromas surrounding a savoury, earthy, and forest floor core. It is full-bodied and dense with lovely aroma replays, plus some iron and tobacco flavours that add complexity. Acids are fresh, while the big tannins are integrating well, but still on the young side. Cherry and spice notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted July/2019.
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 De Congy Pouilly-fumé 2017, Ac
Loire, France$32.95
Medium intensity nose of lime, mineral, and citrus aromas, while the medium+ bodied palate is fleshy and structured with nice aroma replays. Acids are finely balanced while the finish is long and clean. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Tornatore Nerello Mascalese/nerello Cappuccio 2017, Doc Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy$25.95
A blend of indigenous varietals Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grown on the northern side of Mount Etna between 550 to 700 metres elevation, this has a fresh and pretty nose of dark minerals and an array of red berry aromas such as strawberry, cherry and raspberry. It's light-to-medium bodied and supported by structured tannins and fresh acidity. Lovely aroma replays on the palate joined by spicy tones. Smoky mineral undertones linger on the long, balanced finish. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Fresh and ripe with cassis, currant, eucalypt, peppery, earthy, meaty and vanilla aromas, all of which come through on the ripe, medium-full bodied palate. Tannins are soft and supple, while acids provide freshness. Very good length on the long, fresh finish. Tasted Sept/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.
4.0 Stars
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Icellars Estate Cabernet Franc 2016, Wismer Foxcroft Vineyard, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Medium-high intensity nose is herbaceous with ripe red and black fruits, tobacco leaf and oak spice aromas and flavours. It's full-bodied with tight, chalky tannins and very good fruit concentration. It has balanced acids and a long finish. Better in 3-4 years. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Bachelder Chardonnay Wismer-wingfield Ouest 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$47.95
This has an elegant, medium-high intensity nose that's mineral-driven with apple and stone fruits. It's medium-bodied on the palate with clean, balanced acids and nice aroma replays with some flinty notes. The finish is long and clean. Tasted Oct/2016.
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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Chatelain Les Charmes Pouilly-fumé 2017, Ac
Loire, France$27.95
The medium intensity nose is flinty-minerally with stone fruit, lemon, grapefruit and citrus aromas. The medium-bodied palate is spicy with appealing stone fruit, citrus, and grapefruit flavours, plus some chamomile notes as 10% of this Sauvignon Blanc is aged in oak. Acids are juicy, crisp, clean and refreshing. Lovely spice and mineral notes longer on the long finish. Tasted Jan/2020. Score: 90+ pts
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