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
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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Charles Baker Riesling, B Side 2017, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Subtle apple, pear and grapefruit nose. On the medium-bodied palate it is bright with crisp and vibrant acids, and slightly off-dry flavours of lemon/lime, apple, grapefruit and a whiff of honey and petrol. A touch fleshy with very good fruit extraction. Excellent finish length. Tasted Nov/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
Fresh, medium+ intensity nose with green, grassy, ripe citrus, and herbaceous aromas and flavours. Medium+ bodied with crisp, lively acids and excellent finish length. Tasted Oct/2018.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2017, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Fragrant and open with spice, dark berry, coffee, mulberry, and oak spice aromas. It's medium-full bodied with smooth, supple and fairly light tannins. It has nice aroma replays with some sweetness to the ripe flavour profile. Very good length with fresh acids on the finish. Tasted Dec/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Do Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$21.95
Medium-high intensity nose is ripe and a touch candied with red and black fruits, currant, and cassis aromas. It's medium-full bodied and balanced with more cassis and currant flavours. Juicy mid-palate with fresh acids, while fine tannins are a touch drying. Very good length on the finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Jan/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Westmount Pinot Noir 2015, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$29.52
Subtle nose of dark cherry/berry, spice, and a whiff of tea leaf. It is medium-bodied with good fruit concentration and fresh, balanced acids. It has nicely balanced aroma replays, plus some stemmy characters. Very good length on the balanced finish with some tannic grip. Will be better in 1-2 years after tannins have time to flesh out. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2017, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$19.75
Tasted Sept/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Riesling Quarry Road 2017, Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose has exotic notes of mineral, petrol, peach and floral. It is medium-sweet with very nice, complex aroma replays plus green apple and stone fruit notes. It has very good fruit concentration and depth on the medium+ bodied palate, while acids are juicy and well-balanced. Long, persistent finish. Tasted Aug/2019.
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Heather's Home Vineyard Riesling 2017, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Clone 21 Riesling. Screw cap. Lovely, linear, medium-high intensity aromatics of lime citrus, white peach, wet stone, and limestone minerality. The palate is medium+ bodied, fleshy and just off-dry with more lime citrus, peach and stony mineral flavours, and a whiff of honey. Nicely balanced with brilliant acidity providing freshness. Lovely wet stone notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Dec/2018.
3.5 Stars
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