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
Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2016, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Fairly intense nose offers fresh, clean mineral, green apple and lime citrus aromas. It is medium-bodied and dry with very nicely balanced aroma replays. It has clean, lemony acids and a long, tart finish. Tasted Sept/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2015, Prädikatswein, Vdp Grosse Lage
Mosel, Germany$22.25
The medium-to-high intensity nose is earthy and mineral-driven, plus has lemon, lime and pink grapefruit notes, with much of the same on the nicely balanced, off-dry palate. Acids are bright acids and the finish is long, crisp, and clean. Tasted June/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Southern Right Pinotage 2016, Wo Hemel En Aarde Valley, Walker Bay
South Africa$34.95
Open, fragrant, and elegant with spicy and dark red berry notes, along with an earthy, savoury character adding complexity. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with very nice aroma replays and supple tannins having some grip. Pleasing white pepper notes show up on the mid-palate. Vibrant acids. Very good finish length. Tasted Sept/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château La Négly La Natice Rosé 2017, Ap Languedoc
Languedoc, France$24.95
Mostly Mourvèdre with some Syrah and Cinsault completing the blend. Glass enclosure. The medium intensity nose is spicy, herbally, and citrusy with hints of cherry and melon, and mineral undertones. It's medium bodied on the dry palate with melon, tart citrus, garrigue and spice flavours supported by crisp, vibrant acids that are nicely balanced. Very good flavour intensity. Spiced, juicy mid-palate. Nice mineral notes linger on the long finish. Give it a slight chill enjoy to 2019. Tasted Aug/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Davis Bynum Chardonnay 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$29.95
Highly aromatic and elegant with buttered popcorn, smoke, apple and more buttery aromas and flavours. It's medium-full bodied on the dry palate with nuanced peach and nutty notes joining the complex flavour profile. It has balanced acidity and a long finish. Tasted Apr/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Laura's Red 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada
Ontario, Canada$25.00
From the long and hot 2016 vintage, this offers a medium-high intensity nose that is spicy with black pepper and earth aromas. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with nice, spicy aroma replays, plus dark currant, dark berry, oak, and earthy flavours supported by fresh acidity. Nicely balanced with gritty tannins, while the finish length is very good. 28% Syrah, 28% Merlot, 19% Cab Franc, 14% Cab Sauv, 8% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec. Tasted Jan/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
Fragrant, highly aromatic nose offers nutty and lanolin aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is structured with very good fruit concentration and white and yellow fruit, and apple flavours. Nicely textured with a spicy mid-palate, vibrant acidity, and finishing long. Tasted June/2019. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
This has a meaty, dark berry, black plum, black cherry, and oak spice nose of medium-high intensity. It is medium-full bodied on the palate with soft, rounded tannins and earthy/meaty aroma replays. Nicely balanced with very good acidity and fine length on the finish. Tasted Nov/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Le Volte Dell'ornellaia 2016, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
Medium-high intensity nose with cherry, spice, herbs, and red pepper nuances that also come through on the medium-full bodied palate. Supple tannins are supported by vibrant acidity. Nicely balanced with very good fruit concentration. Very good finish length. Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted Oct/2018.
3.5 Stars
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