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
Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$34.95
Medium+ intensity aromatics deliver currant, cassis, herbs, and oak spice characters on the nose and palate. It's full-bodied with smooth, dense, chewy tannins with some chalkiness. More herbally on the mid-palate with balanced acids. Very good length on the finish. 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. Tasted Oct/2019.
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Burrowing Owl Pinot Noir 2017, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$39.95
Tasted Oct/2019.
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Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2017, Napa Valley
California, Usa$64.95
Elegant, medium-high intensity nose of apple, pear, buttery, vanilla, and hints of grilled pineapple. The medium+ bodied palate is refined with very nice replays. Shows impeccable balance, with nicely integrated oak and fresh acidity. Excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2019.
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Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$54.95
Highly aromatic nose of incense, cinnamon, sweet spice, red cherry, and hints of dried berry and floral notes. It's medium-full bodied with nice aroma replays supported by medium-firm tannins that are softening. Acids are very good, while the finish length is excellent. Enjoy over the next decade. Tasted Mar/2018.
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Cune Gran Reserva 2010, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$28.95
Blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo. Medium-high intensity aromas have moved into the mature savoury notes of umami, earth, cherry, and sweet spice notes. The palate is medium-full bodied with nicely pleasing aroma replays. Acids are very good and the finish length is excellent. Still many years left to enjoy. Tasted Sept/2016.
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Westcott Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2017, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Tasted Oct/2019.
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Screw cap. The expressive nose opens with flinty mineral followed by guava, kiwi, tropical fruit, gooseberry and hints of lemon drops at the tail end. On the plump medium-bodied palate, this offers crisp, bright, and crunchy acids with ripe guava, white grapefruit, melon and tropical fruit flavours. Finishes long with fine minerality. A substantial Sauv Blanc that will be succulent with oysters. Tasted Mar/2018.
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Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Southern Valleys
Marlborough, New Zealand$21.95
Open, fragrant, highly aromatic nose shows lovely grassy, herbal, gooseberry, and green apple aromas with touches of melon and guava. It's medium+ bodied with good weight to the crunchy fruit and supported by fresh, vibrant acids. Nicely balanced aroma replays plus minerally hints on the textured palate. Excellent length on the long, balanced finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
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