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 http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Marchesi Fumanelli Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Doc
Veneto, Italy$72.95
A blend of 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, and 20% Rondinella, this is a dense and concentrated Amarone offering medium-high intensity notes of ripe cherry, sweet berry, fig, sweet oak spice, tobacco, and hints of earthy aromas and flavours. It's full-bodied and warm on the palate, but well-balanced. Acids and tannins are also nicely balanced. The finish length is excellent. Enjoy over the next 7-8 years. Tasted Oct/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'urbano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Docg
Veneto, Italy$68.95
Highly aromatic, fragrant nose featuring sweet oak spice scented, plus cherry, and cinnamon aromas. It's medium-full bodied and off-dry with very nice aroma replays. Grippy tannins are integrating nicely well. Acids are mouth-watering. Excellent finish length. Nicely balanced overall. Tasted June/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Barossa Valley Estate E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2014, Limited Release, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$99.95
Highly aromatic and elegant with lovely dark currant, dark berry, floral, and sweet spice aromas. It is full bodied, dense, structured, and crunchy with very good fruit concentration, and big, yet refined tannins. Very nice aroma replays on the flavour profile with juicy, mouth-watering acids. Long finishing with dark berry and currant notes. Enjoy over the next decade. Tasted Feb/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy$68.95
High-toned, fragrant aromatics feature complex black tea, dark berry, dark cherry, wood spice, incense, and clove notes. It's full-bodied with lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile supported by vibrant acidity and structured tannins. Nicely balanced overall, although tight tannins could use 3-4 years to soften up. Excellent length on the long, fresh finish. Tasted Mar/2018. Score: 92+ pts
4.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2016, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Highly aromatic with lovely, clean orange citrus, peach, mineral, and beeswax aromas. The palate is crunchy with bright acids. Flavours are a touch off-dry with nicely balanced aroma replays. Grapefruit notes arrive on the mid-palate and continue through to the long minerally finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$72.95
100% Sangiovese, this has fairly intense aromatics that are savoury with dark red cherry, earthy, and forest floor aromas with whiffs of floral. It's full-bodied with juicy acids and smooth, fine tannins. Elegant in the mouth with a very nice mouthfeel and lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Nicely balanced throughout with a long finish and should continue to drink well over the next 10+ years. Tasted Feb/2020.
4.5 Stars
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Caparzo La Casa Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Docg Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy$79.95
Highly aromatic nose, offering earthy, bretty, and savoury minerality. The full-bodied, structured palate is also very savoury and earthy with hints of olive. Juicy acids and excellent finish length. Tasted Mar/2018.
4.5 Stars
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Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, and 5% Syrah, this Chianti Classico has a lovely, intense, and perfumed nose that is savoury with black cherry, leather, and earthy mineral aromas. It's medium-full bodied on the concentrated palate with impressive depth of fruit supported by lively acids. Lovely cherry, herb, and wood spice flavours on the palate with more savoury and cherry notes lingering on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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