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
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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Southbrook Poetica Red 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$54.95
Blend of 46% Cab Sauv, 26% Cab Franc, 26% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. Organic and biodynamic. Plum and wood aromas from the cork. Highly aromatic earthy, barnyard nose followed by sweet spice and dark berries. It's medium-to-full bodied with dark, brooding and refined tannins. Delicious aroma replays offer rich layers of baking spice, cassis, floral, blackberry, and sweet oak that persist through to the long, slightly warm finish that is supported by excellent fruit concentration and tannin. Acids are mouth-watering. Amazing right now, enjoy until 2025. Tasted Dec/2015.
4.5 Stars
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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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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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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Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley
California, Usa$67.95
Clean stonefruit, apple, and vanillan oak aromas with very good intensity. The elegant palate is medium-full bodied with a nice mineral texture, and nice aroma replays plus lemon, herbs and stony mineral flavours. It's structured and refined, and has balanced acids. Excellent length on the finish with some mineral notes. Tasted Apr/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro Valley
Douro, Portugal$37.95
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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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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Lustau East India Solera Sherry, Do Jerez (500ml)
Andalusia, Spain$24.95
This has a medium-high intensity nose that's dry with oak spice and nutty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with subtle nut, oak spice, molasses, chocolate and raisin flavours, all in a dry fashion lifted with bright acids. Spiced mid-palate continues through to the very long finish. Tasted Nov/2017.
4.5 Stars