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
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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Le Volte Dell'ornellaia 2017, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$32.91
The baby Ornellaia is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium-high intensity nose of currant, earth, dark berry, and brambly aromas with subtle oak nuance. It's full-bodied with a dense, concentrated palate. Dark berry, dark plum and oak spice flavours join the lovely aroma replays on the palate. It has juicy acids and rich tannins. Long finishing with spice and dark cherry notes. Tasted July/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Insurgente Vinho Tinto 2015, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$17.95
Blend of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro that has funky mineral, followed by dark berry, briary aromas. It if full-bodied and dense with supple, well-integrated tannins that offer some grip. Nice aroma replays on the flavour profile with subtle oak notes. It has juicy acids and a long, balanced finish. Tasted July/2019.
3.5 Stars
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