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
Dr. Siemens Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese Feinherb 2009, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$19.95
Pours medium-deep yellow, offering a mature, medium+ intensity nose of citrus, honeyed, lemon, and apple tones. Still has vibrant, finely-tuned acids on the medium-sweet palate. Very good fruit flavours with some leesy hints. Shows fine balance throughout, with brilliant acidity keeping the sweetness in check. Finish length is excellent. Even at 10 years of age, this has many years to go. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Hidden Bench Fume Blanc Rosomel Vineyard 2017, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$29.95
100% organic Sauvignon Blanc, 65% of which is barrel influenced. Highly aromatic nose has smoky, grassy and funky earth-mineral aromas. It is medium+ bodied on the creamy textured palate with lovely aroma replays. Wood influence is notable, but subtle. Clean, balanced acids. Nicely textured and excellent finish length. Tasted May/2019.
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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.
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M. Chapoutier Bila-haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France
Roussillon, France$26.95
50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre. Intensely aromatic and fragrant with lovely blackberry, spicy, and some savoury and earthy aromas. It is medium-full bodied and elegant with refined tannins. Complex aromas show up on the palate with very good, balanced acids. Nicely balanced overall with a long, smooth finish. Very classy and elegant. Tasted Mar/2019. Score: 91+ pts
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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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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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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.
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