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
Delaforce Vintage Port 2000, Doc, Portugal
Douro, Portugal$51.25
Fairly intense nose of spice and dried fruits such as fig, prunes, dates, and raisins. It is full bodied and dense with very nice, sweet aroma replays on the flavour profile. It's well-balanced throughout with no hard edges and an excellent finish length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa$119.95
Medium-high aromatics with oak and barnyard leading the way, underlying black fruits. It's full-bodied with a plush mouthfeel and mouth-watering acids. Complex earthy flavours on the palate, along with spice, licorice, eucalypt, and hints of raisin. Velvety tannins. Long, earthy finish. Tasted Oct/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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Southbrook Poetica Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$49.95
The poem on the front is a verse from "Keep a Few Embers From the Fire" by Canadian poet Chief Dan George. Bottle 348 of 2,664, this has a reductive nose of yellow pear, toasted nuts and some subtle baking spice notes. On the palate it has vibrant acidity on a honeyed flavoured profile with hints of pineapple, Golden apple, butter and vanilla. Medium-bodied with a slight oily and creamy texture. It's mouth-watering throughout, while the finish length is excellent. A special wine that should mature well over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Dec/2015.
4.5 Stars
Nicolás Catena Zapata 2010, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$112.00
Highly aromatic with lovely notions of floral, raspberry, cherry and mineral notes with very nice aroma replays on the palate. It's full-bodied with good structure, depth and well-balanced. It has mouth-watering acids and smooth, refined tannins. Finishes long with slight earthy tones. Drink over the next decade. Outstanding! Tasted July/2015.
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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Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$29.95
Holy moly! This blend of 46% Grenache, 39% Shiraz and 15% Mourvèdre offers gorgeous aromas of red fruit, ripe cherries and subtle milk chocolate. Crushed red berries and blueberries with hints of chocolate and mocha on the palate. Medium-full bodied. Could be aged another 5-6 years. Awesome! Tasted May/2012.
4.5 Stars
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$64.95
Highly aromatic with tobacco, leather, earth, and red fruits in a savoury, elegant style. The palate is medium-to-full bodied with integrated tannins, slightly chalky mouthfeel, and pleasing aroma replays. This is a well-balanced wine with balanced acids, good structure and clean, long finish. Tasted Mar/2015.
4.5 Stars
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2007
Tuscany, Italy$69.95
Aged 3.5 years in oak barrels. Highly aromatic nose featuring florals, plum, red cherry, sweet spice and hints of barnyard and earth. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with pleasing floral, red & black cherry and blackberry flavours with fresh, mouth-watering acids. Finish length is excellent. Has good structure, but tannins are still a bit tight - would cellar 3-4 years. Tasted Mar/2015.
4.5 Stars
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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