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
Miraval Rosé 2018, Ap Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$24.95
Perfumed, herbally, peach, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavours. Elegant on the nicely textured and dry palate with vibrant acids. Herbal and mineral notes on the long finish. Smooth and balanced throughout. Premium quality rosé. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago, South Island
Central Otago, New Zealand$24.95
Medium+ intensity nose is ripe with black cherry, blueberry, and spice aromas. The medium+ bodied palate is smooth, fleshy, and somewhat dense with very good fruit concentration. Black tea leaf notes join the aroma replays on the palate. Acids are balanced, while finish length is very good. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Angels Gate Archangel Brut Chardonnay 2013, Traditional Method, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Fragrant citrus, lemon, biscuity and brioche aromas. The palate is fairly dry with crisp acids adding a nice texture to the frothy mousse. Nice balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile with more apple and stonefruit flavours. Very good finish length. Really quite lovely. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Powell & Son Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$37.25
Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Queylus Tradition Cabernet Franc 2016, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$27.95
Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Iconoclast Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2017, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$23.00
65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon that spent 9 months in neutral French oak. Nice, elegant nose of floral, yellow citrus, grapefruit, and herbs with subtle vanilla notes. The medium-bodied palate is rounded and textured with peach notes joining the aroma replays. Acids are bright and clean. Some spice and tart notes on the mid-palate. Pleasing stone fruit flavours linger on the long finish. Tasted Jan/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$21.95
Screw cap enclosure. I like the fairly intense and complex nose that offers cassis, mint, black cherry, licorice, and vanillin oak spices. The medium-full bodied palate has chewy, well-integrated tannins that are quite smooth. More black plum on the flavour profile, followed by cassis, black cherry, oak spice, and licorice notes. Acids are juicy and balanced. Spice and mocha chocolate notes on the mid-palate, lingering through to the long finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted June/2019.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Queenston Mile Pinot Noir 2017, Estate Bottled, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$40.00
Beautifully fragrant & highly aromatic nose of black cherry, raspberry, Damson plum & subtle spice w/ some earthy & mushroomy characters while continuing to evolve in the glass. It's mid-weighted & well-structured on the palate w/ lovely black cherry, sour cherry, raspberry & Damson plum flavours joined by savoury wet earth, beet root & subtle spice & smoky notes adding further complexity. Touches of tea leaf on the mid-palate. It's nicely textured w/ some grip & a pleasant, lightly chalky mouthfeel, while acids are fresh & succulent. Smoky & savoury on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Feb. 2023.
3.5 Stars