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
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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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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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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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.
4.0 Stars
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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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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.
4.0 Stars
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La Cadiérenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2018, Ac
Provence, France$24.95
Clean, fresh and fragrant nose of grapefruit, citrus, herb, and garrigue aromas with hints of stony mineral. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with plenty of fruit and structure that is supported by crisp, juicy, mouth-watering acidity. It's dry on the flavour profile with lovely floral, peach blossom, grapefruit, red berry notes and a spicy mid-palate. There's a fine mineral note that lingers on the long, succulent finish. Nicely textured and well-balanced throughout. An excellent buy to enjoy over the next couple of years. Tasted July/2019.
4.0 Stars
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The Chocolate Block 2017, Wo Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$39.95
This blend of 64% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 11% Cinsault, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Viognier has a medium-high intensity nose that seems shy, offering black currant, black pepper, cocoa, and smoky oak spice aromas, with much of the same on the nicely balanced, medium-full bodied palate. Tannins are refined while acids are fresh. Some savoury notes throughout, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Jean-max Roger La Grange Dimiere Sancerre Rosé 2017, Ac
Loire, France$20.75
In the glass, this has clean, fresh aromas of citrus, strawberry, melon, tropical fruit with hints of mineral and red berry, with very good intensity. The palate is medium-full bodied and dry, leading with fine saline minerality joined by citrus, melon, tropical fruit and hints of strawberry flavours. Acids are tart, crisp, very juicy, and lip-smackingly fresh. Finely balanced throughout with berry and citrus flavours lingering on the long finish. Tasted July/2018.
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