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
Geyser Peak Block Collection Walking Tree Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$29.95
Open, fragrant and perfumed with ripe cassis, currant, and spice aromas. It is full-bodied with chalky, grippy and structured tannins. Fresh acids lift the palate that has nicely balanced aroma replays. Excellent finish length. Still young - better in 3-5 years. Tasted June/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Blanc De Blancs Sparkling 2015, Traditional Method, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Medium-high intensity aromatics offer autolytic, brioche, fresh lemon citrus curd, and hints of apple and pear aromas. The dry, medium bodied palate is crisp and more citrusy flavoured, plus some vanilla and baked bread notes. It has frothy mousse and balanced acidity, and the finish length is very good to excellent. Tasted June/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Esk Valley Chardonnay 2017, Hawke's Bay, North Island
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand$24.95
Tasted June/2019. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Max Ferd. Richter Elisenberger Kabinett Riesling 2016, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$24.95
Fragrant, medium+ intensity nose offers mineral, lemony and orange citrus and touches of honey and melon. The palate is quite sweet with more melon and citrus flavours joined by flinty and slate minerality adding complexity and balanced by bright and crisp acidity. Nicely balanced overall with a fine mineral texture. Long, elegant finish. Tasted July/2019. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Ka Tahi Merlot/Malbec 2015, Hawke's Bay, North Island
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand$23.95
A blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Malbec that delivers blackberry, black currant, herbs, cocoa, blueberry, and toasty oak aromas of medium-high intensity. It is medium-full bodied and textured nice aroma replays. Very good acidity and textured tannins that are a touch grippy. Very good finish length. Tasted July/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Gaston Chiquet Tradition 1er Cru Brut Champagne, Ac, France
Champagne, France$54.95
Highly aromatic with lovely brioche, freshly baked bread, pastry, white floral, toasty, and ripe apple aromas. The full-bodied palate is fleshy with frothy mousse and very nice aroma replays and a hint of sweetness. The balanced acidity brings crispness to the palate. Tasted July/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2018, Wo Cederberg
Cederberg, South Africa$18.95
Medium+ intensity of citrus, grapefruit, leesy, yellow flower and herb aromas. The medium-full bodied palate fresh with vibrant and balanced acidity and pleasingly dry aroma replays. Finish is long and crisp. Tasted July/2019.
3.5 Stars
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