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
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
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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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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Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro Valley
Douro, Portugal$33.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose, savoury with dried fig, raisin, prune and blackberry aromas that echo nicely on the smooth palate. It has a sinewy mouthfeel and finishes long and smooth. Tasted Nov/2014.
4.5 Stars
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Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa$96.95
Complex medium-high aromas of savoury barnyard and earth, along with blue and black fruits. It's full-bodied with great depth of fruit and very nice aroma replays, plus spiced oak flavours. Very good acids and firm tannins. Excellent length on the finish. Drink now or cellar 4-6 years. Tasted Apr/2015.
4.5 Stars
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Ornellaia 2013, Doc Bolgheri Superiore
Tuscany, Italy$239.95
Blend of traditional Bordeaux varietals. Highly aromatic with focused red cherry, clove, sweet spice and floral. It's full-bodied with refined, dusty tannins and balanced aroma replays. Lots of finesse. Ripe, structured tannins. Very good acids. Excellent finish length. Drink over the next decade. Tasted Oct/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Riesling Icewine 2014, VQA Niagara Peninsula (375ml)
Ontario, Canada$49.95
Highly aromatic and very appealing with lovely apricot, peach, candied orange and honey aromas that flow through to the palate. It's very sweet, but has nicely balanced acids that keep everything in harmony. Long finish goes on and on. Very fine, indeed. Tasted July/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Kacaba Cabernet Franc 2013, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Medium+ intensity nose with herbal, green pepper, white pepper spice, black cherry and blackberry aromas. Palate is medium-to-full bodied with white pepper and blackberry flavours. Has balanced acids and medium-long finish with hints of cocoa. Tasted Jan/2015.
4.5 Stars
Aurelio Settimo Rocche Dell'annunziata Barolo 2010, La Morra
Piedmont, Italy$54.95
Medium-to-high aromatics featuring lovely exotic flower, red cherry and some earthy notes which echo very nicely on the full-bodied palate. It has mouth-watering acids and some heat on the palate but is balanced well by fruit concentration and tannic structure. Excellent length on the finish. Drinking well now but should be better in 3-4 years and drink easily over the next 12 years. Tasted Sept/2015.
4.5 Stars
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Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett 2006, Pradikätswein
Mosel, Germany$19.95
Medium-high intensity aromas with honey, petrol, and peach notes coming from the glass. On the palate, there is lively acidity and flavours of ginger, peach and slate. Mature caramel notes also come through on the long finish. Tasted May/2013.
4.5 Stars
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