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
Joseph Cattin Gewürztraminer 2011, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$17.95
Yummy lychee, meyer lemon and rose petal aromas from the cork. Classic, elegant Gewürztraminer aromas led by lychee fruit from the glass. Full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, and round with more lychee, orange, lavender, rose and hints of ginger on the palate. Bracing acids and not as sweet as one might expect. Long, smooth, and almost bitter finish. Recommended buy. Tasted Feb/2014.
4.0 Stars
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Emiliana Coyam 2011, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$29.95
This organic wine has lovely, elegant aromas of medium+ intensity showing red fruits, plum, milk chocolate and vanilla. Medium-bodied palate show both sweet and savoury notes of oak spice, raspberry, red fruits, freshly tilled earth and cocoa. Rush of acids on the mid-palate give way to a long, savoury finish. Nicely balanced overall and quite food-friendly. Drink now until 2024. Tasted Oct/2014.
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Vincent Girardin Vieilles Vignes Chassagne Montrachet 2011
Burgundy, France$55.95
This oaked Chardonnay comes from 50-year old vines. Highly aromatic with light smoky buttered popcorn, apple, nutty and mineral aromas. Palate is medium-bodied with tropical fruit, spice and nice interplay between oak and fruit. Balanced with very good acidity. Oak-influenced and nutty finish that's smooth and very lengthy. Gorgeous! Tasted Apr/2014.
4.0 Stars
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Daniel Rion & Fils Vieilles Vignes Nuits St Georges 2011
Burgundy, France$43.75
Medium-high intensity bouquet that has earthy/barnyard, sour cherry and hints of strawberry on the nose. Light-bodied with nice aroma replays, along with mushroom and mineral flavours on the palate. Slightly chalky tannins, should reward 2-3 years ageing. Acids are nicely balanced. Lengthy finish. Tasted Apr/2014. Score: 91+ pts
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San Lorenzo Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010
Tuscany, Italy$45.95
Medium-to-high aromatics with earthy, oak, red berry, cherry, strawberry and some floral notes that replay very nicely on the balanced palate. It's medium+ bodied with fairly firm tannins, very good acidity and lengthy finish. Cellar this one for at least 2-3 years and enjoy until 2030. Tasted Oct/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa$66.95
Highly expressive apple, pear, butter and toast aromas. Medium-bodied with very nice aroma replays. Toasty oak is well-integrated, but not overbearing. Good balanced overall, with very good acids and lengthy finish. Tasted Apr/2014.
4.0 Stars
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Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Pretty ruby red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and vanillan oak aromas of medium intensity. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with pleasing aroma replays plus chocolate on the flavour profile. Good, balanced acidity. Medium+ level tannins and finishing long, this should be enjoyed now or over the next 3-4 years. Tasted May/2015
4.0 Stars
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Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2012, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$0.00
Fragrant nose of petro//l, candied lemon, and citrus, along with touches of honey, apple, and peach. It has clean, bracing acids with good fruit concentration and a slightly fleshy mouthfeel. It's off-dry on the palate with apple, citrus, waxy and petrol flavours. Some tartness on the mid-palate while the long finish brings some limestone mineral notes. Tasted Dec/2019.
4.0 Stars
Studert Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2012, Prädikatswein, Gutsabfüllung
Mosel, Germany$20.95
Screw cap. Gorgeous, highly aromatic nose is complex and elegant, delivering petrol and beeswax, plus apple, peach, pear, lemon citrus, some ripe tropical fruit and pineapple notes. It's medium-full bodied and richly concentrated with lovely, fairly sweet flavours of orange citrus, honey, and roasted pineapple with touches of petrol and wet stone. The sweetness is balanced with still vibrant acidity, while wet stone, slate, petrol, and mineral flavours linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted June/2021.
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