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
Marchand-tawse Viré-clessé 2016, Ac
Burgundy, France$31.95
Clean, high aromatic pear-driven nose with flinty minerality and touches of lemon citrus and vanilla. The medium+ body palate has balanced, juicy acidity with good depth of fruit and nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. Shows finesse with a long, clean finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Tornatore Etna Bianco 2018, Doc
Sicily, Italy$24.95
This 100% Carricante was aged in concrete tanks and has lovely, fresh earthy, mineral, pear, and stone fruit aromas. The concentrated palate is crisp with lively, energetic acids and leesy, herbal, and smoky flavours with touches of ripe stone fruits. Excellent length on the long, spicy finish. Tasted Oct/2019. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Cave De Tain Héritiers Gambert Nobles Rives Crozes-hermitage 2018, Ac Crozes Hermitage
Rhône, France$28.44
Fresh, intense, and complex aromas of dark berry, blackberry, black cherry, smoke, black pepper spice, herbs, and meaty notes with a savoury, earthy core. It's medium-full bodied on the structured palate with very good concentration. Lovely black pepper, blackberry, dark cherry, and herbal flavours that turn savoury, meaty, smoky, and minerally on the mid-palate. It's supported by fresh, balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins that have a some structure and grip. Savoury, stony mineral, and coffee notes linger on finish. Tasted July/2021. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2016, Dundee Hills
Oregon, Usa$51.95
Medium+ intensity nose has a spicy and funky nose off the top, revealing pleasant raspberry, cherry, beetroot, and whiffs of tea leaf aromas. It is light-to-mid weighted with sweet spice, tea leaf, dark cherry/berry characters on the palate with refined tannins offering some grip along with juicy, balanced acidity. The finish length is excellent. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Château Carignan Prima 2015, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Cadillac
Bordeaux, France$33.95
This Merlot has a fragrant nose of black currant, chocolate, and violets plus oak spice and wet forest floor tones. It is full-bodied with structured tannins that are integrating well. Lovely aroma replays follow through on the palate, lifted by fresh, vibrant acids. Long finish is a touch warm. Tasted Aug/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Hidalgo Faraon Oloroso Sherry, Dop, Spain (500ml)
Jerez, Spain$19.25
Clean, open, and fragrant, the medium-high intensity aromas offer attractive nutty and caramel notes layered over orange, apricot, brown sugar, and honey. The medium+ bodied palate is very dry with oxidative and nutty flavours, plus touches of lemon peel, salty, leesy, and caramel adding complexity. Acids are fresh and well-balanced, while oxidative, leesy, nutty, and salty notes linger on the exceptionally long, dry, and slightly bitter finish. Best served with a light chill. Tasted Jan. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Sperling Brut Reserve 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada$109.35
Fairly intense nose is very autolytic in nature, plus some brioche, lemon citrus, and honeyed aromas add to the complexity. Still crisp and lively on the nicely dry palate with fine acidity and persistent mousse. Lovely, creamy texture and very fresh, ending with some waxy and nutty notes on the very long finish. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tasted June/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Pieropan Soave Classico 2016, Doc
Veneto, Italy$19.95
Ripe tropical fruit, pink grapefruit aromas with good intensity. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with a crunchy palate, bright acids and nice aroma replays plus some honeysuckle notes giving an impression of sweetness. The finish length is very good. An above-average, food-friendly Soave. Tasted June/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Megalomaniac Bubblehead Rose, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$36.95
Made with 100% Pinot Noir, this bubbly has a lovely, fragrant, autolytic nose that is clean and precise with toasty, leesy, brioche, bread, pastry aromas along with red berry and strawberry notes. The palate has appealing red berry and strawberry replays, plus autolytic brioche characters supported by fresh, vibrant acids and fine, balanced mousse. Excellent length on the long, clean finish. Tasted Feb/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$45.20
Lovely lifted nose of bright red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry with terrific intensity, along with subtle hints of oak spice. It's light-to-medium bodied with silky smooth tannins and very nice aroma replays plus some earthy and beetroot notes. Acids are nicely balanced, while the finish is long with currant nuances. Yum! Tasted Oct/2017.
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