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
Monte Del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Doc
Veneto, Italy$53.95
Blend of 65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, and 15% Corvinone, this highly aromatic Amarone has earthy, iron, fig, dark currant, red licorice and hints of sweet spice. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with silky tannins, nicely balanced and appealing aroma replays that are off-dry. Acids are mouth-watering, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Nov/2015.
4.5 Stars
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Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$90.00
Highly aromatic nose featuring apple, pineapple and butterscotch notes. It's medium-to-full bodied on the palate with pleasing aroma replays Balanced acids and lengthy, oak-spiced finish. Tasted Oct/2014.
4.5 Stars
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Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2013, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Highly aromatic nose of peach, pear, butter, and some smoky notes that replay very nicely on the balanced, medium+ bodied palate. There's a fine texture and slight creaminess on the palate. Acids are nicely balanced, while the finish length is excellent. Tasted Apr/2015.
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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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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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
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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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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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
