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
Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Do Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$21.95
Medium-high intensity nose is ripe and a touch candied with red and black fruits, currant, and cassis aromas. It's medium-full bodied and balanced with more cassis and currant flavours. Juicy mid-palate with fresh acids, while fine tannins are a touch drying. Very good length on the finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Jan/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Westmount Pinot Noir 2015, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$29.52
Subtle nose of dark cherry/berry, spice, and a whiff of tea leaf. It is medium-bodied with good fruit concentration and fresh, balanced acids. It has nicely balanced aroma replays, plus some stemmy characters. Very good length on the balanced finish with some tannic grip. Will be better in 1-2 years after tannins have time to flesh out. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2017, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.75
Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Riesling Quarry Road 2017, Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose has exotic notes of mineral, petrol, peach and floral. It is medium-sweet with very nice, complex aroma replays plus green apple and stone fruit notes. It has very good fruit concentration and depth on the medium+ bodied palate, while acids are juicy and well-balanced. Long, persistent finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Heather's Home Vineyard Riesling 2017, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Clone 21 Riesling. Screw cap. Lovely, linear, medium-high intensity aromatics of lime citrus, white peach, wet stone, and limestone minerality. The palate is medium+ bodied, fleshy and just off-dry with more lime citrus, peach and stony mineral flavours, and a whiff of honey. Nicely balanced with brilliant acidity providing freshness. Lovely wet stone notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Dec/2018.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The medium intensity nose delivers red cherry, clove, and spice tones surrounding a savoury core. The medium+ bodied palate has spicy aroma replays supported by fresh, vibrant acids. Tannins have some structure and are a touch grippy. Long, tannic finish. Needs 3-4 years of cellar time. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château Maucoil 2016, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$19.95
This organic wine is a blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 25% Carignan with rich aromatics offering ripe blackberry, black cherry, black plum and peppery spice accented with subtle oak and stony minerality notes. The medium-full bodied palate is bright with lively acidity with blackberry, black cherry, and cocoa-dusted flavours. Supple tannins are a touch tight, leading to a dusty textured and a cocoa, blackberry and stony mineral flavoured finish, with very good length. Enjoyable now, but better in 2 years and enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Recommended buy. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2014, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$53.95
This organic Brunello is made with 100% Sangiovese and offers an highly aromatic nose of sweet cinnamon and clove spices mingling with red cherry, rose floral, and dried cherry aromas. It's full-bodied with earthy and wood spice flavours followed by appealing aroma replays. A touch warming on the mid-palate, but still well-balanced with very good acidity and dusty, grippy tannins. Savoury and earthy notes linger on the long finish. Drink to 2030. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$21.95
Complex plummy, blueberry, blackberry, mulberry, peppery, spice, and some meaty aromas and flavours. It is medium-full bodied with smooth, supple tannins and cool-climate freshness. Some earthy notes on the mid-palate and dry flavour profile. Excellent finish length. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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