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
San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2018, Buchahueico, Do Malleco Valley
Bío Bío Valley, Chile$19.95
Fresh, medium-high intensity, and complex aromas of wet earth and bright red fruits, and wild herb flecked with minerals, raspberry, spice, and touches of floral. It's light-to-mid-weighted on the palate with lovely sour cherry, raspberry, red fruit tones, spice, wet earth, and hints of tea leaf flavours. Gains weight in mouth with fresh, citrusy acidity, and lightly structured, fine tannins that have a touch of pleasant grip towards the back palate. Nicely balanced throughout, some interesting salty notes join wet earth characters on the long, succulent, minerally finish. Tasted Jan/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2018
Mendoza, Argentina$22.95
Perfumed, fragrant, and highly aromatic nose that is ripe with complex notes of blackberry, stony mineral, black plum, dark berry, violet, spice, and touches of earth. The stony mineral and touches of smoke really leap out of the glass with time in the glass. It's medium-full bodied on the elegant palate with lovely dark berry, blackberry, stony mineral, violet, and spice flavours backed by fresh, balanced acidity and elegant, fine-grained tannins that have a mild grip on the back palate. Mineral, blackberry, and violets on the long, juicy, satisfying finish. Tasted Feb/2021. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$28.95
The medium-high intensity nose offers lovely, rich, dark fruited aromas of blackberry, new wood spice, purple fruits, wet earth, and savoury notes. On the medium-full bodied palate, it has more ripe blackberry, fine wood spice, violets, and savoury earthy flavours all wrapped around fine, fresh acidity and refined, structured, and lightly chalky textured tannins. Some earthy minerals and spices add complexity on the mid-palate. Ripe and tangy blackberry flavours along with earthy, wood, and savoury notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Nov/2021. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2018, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
The medium-high intensity aromatics are fresh and ripe with red and black fruits, currant, cassis, smoky mineral, and touches of leafy herb in a slightly reductive profile. It is medium-full bodied on the clean, ripe palate with spicy red fruits flavours joined by currant. stony-smoky mineral, and black pepper notes. It's well-balanced with fresh acidity and supple, textured tannins that have some tannic grip. Stony mineral notes linger on the long, textured finish. Tasted Mar/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Wairau Valley
Marlborough, New Zealand$24.95
The medium-high intensity nose is yeasty and fresh with aromas of tropical fruit, passionfruit, kiwi, and guava notes. It’s medium-full bodied with a nice creamy texture on the palate with ripe citrus, tropical fruit, and herbal flavours supported by zesty, balanced acidity. Long, persistent finish. Tasted Mar/2020. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Grifalco Aglianico Del Vulture Doc 2018, Basilicata
Italy$24.85
Very pretty, medium-high intensity aromas of sweet spice, incense, and rose floral with underlying dark berry and smoky, earthy mineral aromas. On the medium-full to full-bodied palate it has lovely red and black cherry, wet earth, baking spice flavours supported by balanced acidity. Chalky, structured tannins are a bit tight at this stage. Savoury with mineral and touches of barnyard notes on the long finish. Enjoyable now, but will be even better after 3+ years in the cellar. Tasted Apr/2021. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red 2016, Wo Paarl
Paarl, South Africa$14.75
Screw cap. Organic and vegan-friendly. The medium+ intensity nose has a lovely mix of red and black fruits, currant, ink, and wood spice with whiffs of wild herbs and white pepper notes adding complexity. It's full-bodied and quite concentrated and dense on the ripe palate with minty, currant, cassis, and herbal flavours surrounding a savoury, earthy core. It has juicy, succulent acids, while sweet, ripe tannins have a subtle, chalky grip. Slightly spicy on the mid-palate, while the long finish is savoury and earthy with touches of mineral. Tasted May/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Château D'aquéria Tavel 2020, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
Blend of 45% Grenache, 20% Clairette, 15% Cinsault, and more. Pretty, deep red colour in classic Tavel style. Medium-high to highly aromatic nose is bright, ripe, and sunny with lovely aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry joined by white pepper spice, mineral, and herbal nuances. The full-bodied palate is ripe and dry with lovely aromas replays, plus lavender and a tinge of honey on the flavour profile supported by fresh, vibrant, and citrusy acidity. It has a nicely textured, slightly chalky mouthfeel, while mineral notes linger on the long, balanced, and crisp finish. Tasted May/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Luigi Bosca Malbec D.O.C. 2018, Luján De Cuyo
Mendoza, Argentina$29.95
This lovely Malbec has medium-high intensity aromas led by oak, vanilla, sweet spice, and cocoa surrounding the slightly maturing dark fruit and blackberry notes. It's medium-full bodied, with very good concentration on the palate with chewy, supple tannins and juicy, balanced acidity supporting the ripe dark fruit, blackberry, blueberry, cocoa, and oak flavours. Slightly spicy on the mid-palate, with savoury oak and dark berry notes lingering on the finish, with very good length. Tasted July/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Ferrages Mon Plaisir Sainte Victoire Rosé 2020, Ac Côtes De Provence
Provence, France$24.95
Dry rosé blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Rolle (aka Vermentino). It has a medium+ intensity nose offering lovely grapefruit, white floral, red berry, strawberry, and citrus aromas with mineral undertones. The medium-full bodied, concentrated palate is dry and complex with flavours of floral, grapefruit, orange rind, citrus, and mineral with hints of white peach. It has balanced acidity and a lick of saline on the mid-palate, while the long finish is dry, crisp, and minerally. Tasted June/2021.
3.5 Stars
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