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
Clos Bel Air 2016, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$23.95
This 60/40 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc has a medium+ intensity nose that is fresh with red berry, cherry, and spice aromas, while the spicy medium-full bodied palate has raspberry, blackberry, tobacco, and forest floor flavours. It has vibrant acidity and supple tannins, becoming savoury on the mid-palate. Long finishing. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Lamoreaux Landing Dry Riesling 2016, Estate Bottled, Finger Lakes
New York, Usa$24.25
Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Barón De Ley Gran Reserva 2012, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics seem shy, offering dark berry, oak spice, savoury, and earthy aromas. It is full bodied with big, chewy tannins that are integrating well. It has very good, juicy acidity with more balanced dark berry and oak spice flavours. Nicely textured with a long, mouthwatering finish. Better in 2-3 years. Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Prieto Pariente La Provincia 2015, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León
Castilla y León, Spain$20.75
Tasted Mar/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Sanpaolo Fiano Di Avellino 2017, Docg
Campania, Italy$14.75
This is bright and zippy with ripe lemony, citrus, floral, grapefruit, spice, herb, and smoke aromas and flavours. Well-balanced with high, scintillating acids that freshen the palate. Long, vibrant finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Queenston Mile Brut Blanc De Noirs 2015, Traditional Method, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$39.75
100% Pinot Noir that spent 3 years on the lees. Pretty, light-peach coloured with fragrant aromas pastry, lemon/lime citrus and stone fruits. Honeyed with a kiss of sweetness on the palate with lovely aromas replays. It is creamy textured with bright, vibrant acids and a long, crisp finish. Very fine Niagara bubbly. Tasted Apr/2019. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Carpineto Vino Riserva Nobile Di Montepulciano 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
From an excellent vintage, this has a fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic and complex nose of red and black cherry, oak spice, earthy, barnyard, licorice, and leathery aromas with touches of violet and some prune notes. It's medium-full bodied with structured, dusty, and fine-grained tannins. Nice aroma replays on the flavour profile, turning savoury with more dark cherry/berry notes prominent. It has juicy, mouth-watering acids and a long, structured finish. Tasted Apr/2019.
3.5 Stars
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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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