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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2012, Doc Bolgheri Rosso
Tuscany, Italy$59.95
Initial savory, meaty nose of medium-high intensity that gives way to red & purple fruits. The palate is medium-full bodied with integrated tannins showing sweet tobacco, vanillan, red fruits and dark chocolate notes. Fresh, balanced acids and excellent length on the finish. Tasted Nov/2014.
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Ramey Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
California, Usa$45.95
Medium-high intensity aromas with nose consisting of apple, butter and pear. Medium-bodied palate with pleasing aroma replays and balanced acids. Well-balanced oak-fruit integration. Medium-long finish that shows chalky minerality texture and some flintyness. Tasted Oct/2014
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Bachelder Lowrey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$47.95
Medium+ aromatics with enticing strawberry, cherry, earth, beetroot notes. It's light-weighted with sour cherry, earthy, fruit-forward yet bitter flavours. It was balanced acids and a long, earthy finish. Well-balanced, pretty wine. Tasted Oct/2014.
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L'aventure Optimus 2011, Paso Robles
California, Usa$90.00
Blend of 50% Syrah, 33% Cab Sauv, and 17% Petit Verdot. Medium-high intensity aromas featuring smoke, meat, bramble and savory dark fruits. Full-bodied and complex palate with flavours of pepper, violets, blue fruits and tobacco. Has mouth-watering acids, firm tannins and finish length is excellent. Tasted Nov/2013.
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