Jason Solanki

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.

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Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island Bottle
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
$48.95

Medium-high intensity aromas of sour cherry, strawberry, beet root, earth and mushroom, all of which come through in a nicely balanced fashion on the medium bodied palate. Tannins are light and velvety, while acids are very good. Finishes long and smooth. Tasted May/2017.

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Cave De Tain Grand Classique Crozes Hermitage 2015, Ac Bottle
Cave De Tain Grand Classique Crozes Hermitage 2015, Ac
Rhône, France
$24.95

Cool, medium-high intensity nose is fairly complex with peppery, black cherry, meaty, black plum, and savoury earthy aromas. It is quite dense on the full-ish bodied palate with smooth, refined tannins and just a touch of chalky grippiness. Nicely balanced with more black pepper, black cherry and meaty flavours, plus some stony minerality on the mid-palate. Acids are juicy. Excellent length on the long, earthy-minerally-savoury finish. Enjoy this classic northern Rhône Syrah over the next 3-5 years. Tasted May/2019.

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Le Volte Dell'ornellaia 2015, Igt Toscana Bottle
Le Volte Dell'ornellaia 2015, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
$29.95

Blend of 67% Merlot, 20% Cab Sauv and 13% Sangiovese. The medium-high intensity nose offers currants, dark cherry, mocha, cassis, violet and more chocolatey oak aromas, all of which come through nicely on the medium-full bodied palate. Supported and balanced by smooth tannins and very good acidity. The finish length is also very good. Tasted Oct/2017.

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Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Dop, Portugal Bottle
Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Dop, Portugal
Douro, Portugal
$61.95

I found the nose a bit soft, offering raisin, caramel and nutty aromas, but the sweet and very smooth medium-bodied palate is vibrant and full of life with lovely oak spices, caramel, brown sugar and hazelnut flavours lifted by bright acids on the mid-palate. The long, driving finish is very appealing. Tasted Nov/2017. Score: 91+ pts

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Argyros Assyrtiko 2016, Santorini Bottle
Argyros Assyrtiko 2016, Santorini
Santorini, Greece
$29.95

Lovely, highly aromatic nose features stony, chalky mineral along with lime, grapefruit, and herbal notes. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with a very nice chalky mineral texture, fine acids, and mineral-driven grapefruit flavours. Powerful mid-palate and finishes long and clean with herbally notes. Well-balanced overall. Tasted Nov/2017.

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Hidden Bench Estate Chardonnay 2016, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Bottle
Hidden Bench Estate Chardonnay 2016, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
$29.95

Consistently a quality wine, the 2016 vintage has medium-high+ intensity aromatics offering ripe pear, apple, butter, and vanilla notes. It's medium+ bodied on the ripe, crunchy palate with nicely balanced aroma replays, plus some butterscotch flavours. Wood influence is subtle and well-integrated. Acids are balanced, while finish length is excellent. Tasted Oct/2018.

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Voyager Shiraz 2013, Margaret River Bottle
Voyager Shiraz 2013, Margaret River
Western Australia, Australia
$28.75

This is a full bodied and elegant Shiraz with crunchy tannins, dark berry, sweet oak, and blueberry aromas and flavours. It has very good acids and a long finish that is just a touch hot. Tasted Jun/2017.

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Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2017, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Bottle
Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2017, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
$19.95

Screw cap. Pale pink colour much the same as Provence. Lovely, highly aromatic, bright and fresh aromas of mineral, white grapefruit, and lemon citrus. The palate is dry with complex white grapefruit, orange peel, herbs, and mineral with hints of lemon, on a medium-full bodied frame and lifted with crisp, vibrant acidity. Nicely balanced throughout with hints of strawberry and cherry flavours. Excellent finish length with lemony nuances. Tasted Jun/2018.

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Girard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley Bottle
Girard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley
California, Usa
$44.95

Tasted Nov/2018.

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Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg Bottle
Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
$54.95

Fresh, highly aromatic nose offers lovely red cherry, sweet spice, red berry, and clove notes. It's full-bodied with lovely aroma replays supported by well-managed tannins that are nicely integrated. Savoury, earthy notes arrive on the mid-palate, adding complexity. Acids are juicy. Excellent length on the savoury finish. Tasted Sept/2019.

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