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 http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Stratus Red 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$48.20
Served decanted, this is highly aromatic, offering nicely perfumed bramble, cran-cherry, floral, and sweet baking spice aromas. It's full-bodied with dusty, refined tannins and lovely aroma replays. It has juicy acids, very good tannic structure for ageing, and excellent length on the finish. An elegant wine from a highly prized vintage. Bordeaux blend. Will be better in a few years. Tasted Oct/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Gramona Iii Lustros Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2006, Do Cava
Penedès, Spain$39.75
Slightly oxidative nose of medium+ intensity with notes of hazelnut, bread, toast and minerals. Crisp, mineral-driven aroma replays joined by grapefruit and lime pith notes on the flavour profile. Fine, luscious mousse. Just a touch of sweetness, but effectively dry due to the bright acids. Long, smooth finish. Tasted July/2015.
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
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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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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Val Di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$54.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose of earth, brett, red cherry and some wood elements. The palate is full-bodied with chalky tannins that provide very good structure to age well. It has juicy acids with flavours of cherry, wood and herbs. Very good length on the finish. Decant and serve now or enjoy over the next decade. Tasted Mar/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa$89.95
Medium-to-high aromatics featuring smoky mint, cassis, red plum and floral notes. The palate is medium-to-full bodied, elegant with refined tannins and very nice, balanced aroma replays. It has very good acidity and excellent length on the finish. Delicious! 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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Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2014, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$39.95
Wild fermented for more than 6 months, this has open, herbally, earthy, stone fruit, grapefruit, and lemon citrus aromas that are quite complex. The smooth, medium-bodied palate flavour profile follows bouquet with very good, balanced acidity. Excellent finish length. Tasted May/2017.
4.5 Stars
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