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
Gramona Iii Lustros Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2006, Do Cava
Penedès, Spain$39.75
Slightly oxidative nose of medium+ intensity with notes of hazelnut, bread, toast and minerals. Crisp, mineral-driven aroma replays joined by grapefruit and lime pith notes on the flavour profile. Fine, luscious mousse. Just a touch of sweetness, but effectively dry due to the bright acids. Long, smooth finish. Tasted July/2015.
4.5 Stars
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Kacaba Cabernet Franc 2013, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Medium+ intensity nose with herbal, green pepper, white pepper spice, black cherry and blackberry aromas. Palate is medium-to-full bodied with white pepper and blackberry flavours. Has balanced acids and medium-long finish with hints of cocoa. Tasted Jan/2015.
4.5 Stars
Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa$96.95
Complex medium-high aromas of savoury barnyard and earth, along with blue and black fruits. It's full-bodied with great depth of fruit and very nice aroma replays, plus spiced oak flavours. Very good acids and firm tannins. Excellent length on the finish. Drink now or cellar 4-6 years. Tasted Apr/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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Aurelio Settimo Rocche Dell'Annunziata Barolo 2010, La Morra
Piedmont, Italy$54.95
Medium-to-high aromatics featuring lovely exotic flower, red cherry and some earthy notes which echo very nicely on the full-bodied palate. It has mouth-watering acids and some heat on the palate but is balanced well by fruit concentration and tannic structure. Excellent length on the finish. Drinking well now but should be better in 3-4 years and drink easily over the next 12 years. Tasted Sept/2015.
4.5 Stars
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Val Di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$54.95
Medium-to-high intensity nose of earth, brett, red cherry and some wood elements. The palate is full-bodied with chalky tannins that provide very good structure to age well. It has juicy acids with flavours of cherry, wood and herbs. Very good length on the finish. Decant and serve now or enjoy over the next decade. Tasted Mar/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa$89.95
Medium-to-high aromatics featuring smoky mint, cassis, red plum and floral notes. The palate is medium-to-full bodied, elegant with refined tannins and very nice, balanced aroma replays. It has very good acidity and excellent length on the finish. Delicious! Tasted Apr/2015.
4.5 Stars
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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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Vina Tondonia Red Reserva 2006, Rioja Alta
Rioja, Spain$59.95
A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo, this medium-high intensity nose of red cherry, strawberry, florals with subtle nuances of forest floor. It is medium-full bodied with supple, integrated, and fine, dusty textured tannins with lovely aroma replays. Acids are very good, while the mid-palate has a slightly tart, sour cherry character. Long, earthy finish. Maturing well, and should continue to drink well into the late 20's. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2015, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Highly aromatic and very appealing nose of mineral and petrol with herbally hints and whiffs of orange citrus. It's off-dry on the palate, with lovely aroma replays, and lively acids balancing the sweetness. Excellent finish length. Consistently superb, year-after-year. Tasted Mar/2017.
4.5 Stars
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