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
Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa$119.95
Medium-high aromatics with oak and barnyard leading the way, underlying black fruits. It's full-bodied with a plush mouthfeel and mouth-watering acids. Complex earthy flavours on the palate, along with spice, licorice, eucalypt, and hints of raisin. Velvety tannins. Long, earthy finish. Tasted Oct/2013.
4.5 Stars
Signorello Padrone Proprietary Red 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa$155.00
Consisting of 84% Cab Sauv, 8% Merlot and 8% Cab Franc. Sweet plum drops and incense aromas. Medium-full bodied and very smooth with blackcurrant, cassis, dark fruits on the palate. Very nicely integrated tannins and a long, dark finish that is silky smooth. Tasted Dec/2012.
4.5 Stars
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Delaforce Vintage Port 2000, Doc, Portugal
Douro, Portugal$51.25
Fairly intense nose of spice and dried fruits such as fig, prunes, dates, and raisins. It is full bodied and dense with very nice, sweet aroma replays on the flavour profile. It's well-balanced throughout with no hard edges and an excellent finish length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Southbrook Organic Vidal Icewine 2014, VQA Niagara On The Lake (375ml)
Ontario, Canada$49.95
Pours a deep golden colour. Intense and very complex aromas of honeyed peach, apricot, mango, caramel, spice, almond, candied citrus, and touches of ginger rise out of the glass. It's quite full-bodied on the concentrated, very sweet palate with lovely aroma replays supported by very good, mouth-watering acidity. Caramel, dried apricot, and honey notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Ageing nicely. Tasted Dec/2020.
4.5 Stars
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Southbrook Poetica Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$49.95
The poem on the front is a verse from "Keep a Few Embers From the Fire" by Canadian poet Chief Dan George. Bottle 348 of 2,664, this has a reductive nose of yellow pear, toasted nuts and some subtle baking spice notes. On the palate it has vibrant acidity on a honeyed flavoured profile with hints of pineapple, Golden apple, butter and vanilla. Medium-bodied with a slight oily and creamy texture. It's mouth-watering throughout, while the finish length is excellent. A special wine that should mature well over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Dec/2015.
4.5 Stars
Masi Riserva Costasera Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2009, Doc (1500ml)
Veneto, Italy$156.95
Blend of 70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, and 5% Molinara. Medium-to-high intensity aromatics with rich notions of dried fruit, floral, tomato leaf, and fig. It's plush, dense and mouthwatering on the full bodied palate with terrific sweet and savoury aroma replays. Very good structure, bright acids, and excellent length on the finish. Enjoy over the next 15 years. Tasted Nov/2015 from 750mL bottle.
4.5 Stars
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa$89.95
Very nice minty, cassis, oak and green/herbal aromas that are in complete harmony. Full-bodied and slightly round mouthfeel with mouth-watering acidity. Palate has very nice aroma replays and is well-balanced throughout. Tannins are well integrated and finishes long and very smooth. Drinking superbly now. Tasted Apr/2013.
4.5 Stars
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Tawse Riesling Icewine 2009, Niagara (375ml)
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Lovely peach and apricot aromas that follow through on palate, along with citrus notes. Very good acidity and long finish. Tasted Jan/2013.
4.5 Stars
Château Des Charmes, Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard Riesling Icewine 2009, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara
Ontario, Canada$59.95
Gorgeous aromas of apricot, peach and honey which all come through very nicely on the palate and balanced with fine acidity. Absolutely delicious! Tasted June/2012.
4.5 Stars
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Dalva Colheita Port 1995, Bottled 2020, Doc, Portugal
Douro, Portugal$51.95
This vintage-dated Tawny Port has a highly aromatic, complex nose that's nutty and warm with caramel and hints of orange. Lovely aroma replays on the palate, plus some honey and molasses flavours. Mouthfeel is soft. Excellent length on the warm finish. Will age for many years. Tasted May/2016.
4.5 Stars
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