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
Emiliana Coyam 2012, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$29.95
This Syrah-Carmenere led blend has medium-to-high intensity aromas that show balanced red and black fruits, black cherry, and subtle vanilla oak notes. It's full-bodied on the palate with velvety tannins and very nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good acids and finishes long. Always delicious! Tasted Oct/2015. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Screw cap. Medium-high intensity aromatics are clean and elegant with subtle nuances of lemon zest, herbs, yellow flowers, tropical fruit and a fine mineral note. There's very good fruit concentration on the medium-bodied palate, balanced by zesty acids and fine minerally texture. Ripe stone fruits and lemon flavours are followed by hints of melon, orange and ripe tropical fruits, all nicely balanced. Stony mineral notes linger on the very long finish. Tasted May/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Subtle vanilla-honey aromatics from the noticeably short cork. Medium-high aromatics on the nose with smoky buttered popcorn, lemon, apple, vanilla and a touch reductive. Complex aroma replays on the smooth, medium-bodied palate, and slightly nutty and mineral notes, Juicy, well-balanced acids and a nice mineral texture. The finish is long and fine with hints of coffee flavours. Tasted Dec/2016.
4.0 Stars
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Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27 Carmenère 2012, Entre Cordilleras, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley
Cachapoal Valley, Chile$29.95
Medium-high intensity savoury nose with earth notes off the top followed by ripe blackberry and raspberry aromas. The palate is full-bodied and complex with eucalyptus, herbs, black and red fruit flavours. It has mouth-watering acids, refined tannins, and excellent length on the finish. Tasted Oct/2015.
4.0 Stars
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Castello Di Gabbiano Bellezza Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$40.00
Medium-high intensity nose of red cherry and sweet oak spice. The palate has nice aroma replays on a medium-full bodied frame and supported by balanced acidity. Smooth, supple tannins offer nice texture. Excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.0 Stars
Hidden Bench Estate Chardonnay 2014, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Clean, medium+ intensity aromatics offer elegant pear, mineral and apple aromas with a lightly oaked touch. The palate is medium+ bodied with rounded, balanced aroma replays and nice acidity. It's nicely textured, balanced throughout and the finish length is excellent. Reliably tasty, year after year. Tasted Mar/2017.
4.0 Stars
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Château Des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Gamay Noir Droit 2014, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$15.75
Medium-high intensity nose with brambly dark cherry, blueberry and oak aromas. This vintage is more feminine in style with it's medium-bodied and rounded tannins offering a smooth mouthfeel. It has juicy acids and a flavour profile mimicking the aromas. Finish length is very good. Tasted June/2016.
4.0 Stars
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Bachelder Chardonnay Wismer Wingfield Ouest 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$47.95
This has an elegant, medium-high intensity nose that's mineral-driven with apple and stone fruits. It's medium-bodied on the palate with clean, balanced acids and nice aroma replays with some flinty notes. The finish is long and clean. Tasted Oct/2016.
4.0 Stars
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Ca' Del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut Franciacorta, Docg, Lombardy, Italy, 46th Edition, Traditional Method
Lombardy, Italy$46.95
The 46th edition is a blend of 79.5% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Nero, and 1.5% Pinot Bianco has fresh leesy and doughy aromas layered over notions of autolytic, savoury, orchard fruit, and ripe apple aromas. It has a very good mouthfeel on the dry, medium-full bodied palate with lovely apple, pear, orchard fruit, and citrusy flavours that come to the fore on the mid-palate. It has very good, vibrant acidity and elegant mousse. Crisp, minerally, and savoury on the long, persistent finish. Tasted Oct. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Canadian Framboise (375ml)
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Made using 100% Royalty Raspberries. Screw cap. Medium+ aromas that shows raspberry and cherry cough drop notes. Pleasing aroma replays on the palate that is medium-bodied. Warmth arrives mid-palate and continues through to the smooth, medium-length finish. It's sweet, but balanced acids keep everything in check. Serve well-chilled. Tasted June/2014.
3.5 Stars
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