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
Caves D'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé 2018, Ac Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$49.95
A blend of mainly old vines Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino) that is quite aromatic and fresh with grapefruit, red berry, red currant, and strawberry aromas and flavours. It is medium-full bodied and dry with a rounded, fleshy palate and very good acidity. Hints of red pepper on the mid-palate, while grapefruit notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Sept/2019.
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Moulins De Citran 2009, Second Wine Of Château Citran, Ac Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France$24.75
58/42 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Lovely, highly aromatic nose is mature with savoury, dried cherry, rose florals, and wet forest floor aromas. it is medium+ bodied on the palate with nicely integrated tannins that still have some grip. Flavours of mineral, cedar, coffee, and spice, plus aroma replays with very good acidity. Long, smooth and savoury finish. Best over the next 2-3 years. Tasted Apr/2019. Score: 91+ pts
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Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Riesling 2016, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
From vines planted in 1984, this has delicate, elegant, and fruit forward aromas of peach, apricot, orange citrus, and Flintstones vitamins. It's medium-dry on the palate with nice aroma replays, juicy acids, and medium-long finish with hints of mineral. Tasted Apr/2017.
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Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Medium-high intensity nose has lovely complexity with savoury, earthy, forest floor, and oak spices accented with blackberry, black plum, vanilla, and chocolate. The palate is medium+ bodied with supple tannins and more savoury flavours. Acids are fresh, while finish length is very good. Better in 3-4 years. Tasted June/2018.
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Jean-max Roger Cuvée Genèse 2015, Sancerre
Loire, France$30.95
Faint aromas of lime citrus and white flower from the cork. Seems a bit shy at the moment, but offers ripe yellow plum, white floral, citrus aromas with hints of herbally and stone fruit notes that are quite appealing. It is medium-full bodied with lively acids that cut through the slightly fleshy palate. It's rich with very nice aroma replays plus some grassy flavours with good intensity. There's also a nice mineral edge arriving mid-palate and continues through to the long finish. Lovely wine that should be served with only light chill. Tasted Mar/2017.
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Clos Pegase Mitsuko'S Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Estate Grown, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa$34.95
The highly aromatic nose offers smoky buttered popcorn, butter, and golden apple notes that continue on the palate with hints of caramel and butterscotch. Heavily wood-influenced. It's medium-full bodied with bright acids and excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2017.
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Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc De Blanc 2012, Traditional Method, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$49.95
100% estate grown Chardonnay, partially barrel-fermented and then aged for 5 years in bottle before being disgorged, this has medium-high intensity aromas that are bready, nutty and lemony. On the palate, it's medium-full bodied with citrus and biscuity flavours, a hint of sweetness that's balanced by lively acids and bright mousse. The finish is long, clean, and dry with hints of mineral. Tasted Apr/2017.
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