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
Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Clare Valley & Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$24.95
The fresh, medium-high intensity nose leads with cool minty herbs, red & blackcurrant, cassis, and raspberry aromas layered over savoury earthy and wood spice notes. It's full-bodied and rich with pleasing minty herbs, currant, and earthy wood spice replays on the flavour profile and fresh, vibrant acidity. Ripe, structured tannins are smooth and refined with a very subtle chalky grip. Minty, currant, and mocha chocolate notes linger on the long, succulent finish. Tasted Apr. 2022. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Hedges Cms Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Columbia Valley
Washington, Usa$29.95
Blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 8% Syrah. The medium-high intensity nose offers dark fruited blackberry and plum aromas accented with savoury, cocoa, wet earth, and touches of black pepper spice and brett. It's full-bodied, structured, and chewy with smooth, refined, and supple tannins and fresh, juicy acidity that supports the dark fruit, blackberry, cocoa, and earthy flavours. Some peppery spice, tobacco, and dried herbs add complexity on the mid-palate. Savoury cocoa notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Oct/2021. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Rocca Delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Colorino, the medium-high to highly aromatic nose is clean with tangy dark berry, blackberry and clove notes. On the medium-full bodied palate it has pleasing tangy dark fruited replays joined savoury and spicy flavours, all supported by fresh acids and medium-firm, structured tannins. Savoury and spicy with very good length on the long, balanced finish. Tasted Nov/2021. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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13th Street June's Vineyard Riesling 2020, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Lovely, fragrant, highly aromatic nose offers tart lemon/lime citrus, ripe apple, peach, a twist of honey and whiff of petrol. It's just off-dry with peach, apple, lemon/lime citrus, and honey flavours on the nicely textured palate and finishing dry with beeswax, honey, citrus, and grapefruit notes lingering on the dry finish, with very good length. Tasted Nov. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Riesling 2020, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
The medium-high intensity nose is ripe with lovely aromas of white peach, apricot, and honey with hints of floral. It's medium+ to medium-full bodied on the impressively concentrated, off-dry palate with lovely limestone mineral and earth flavours joining the aroma replays on the flavour profile. Subtle chalky texture offers a pleasing mouthfeel. Fresh acids. Tangy on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Nieto Senetiner Semillon 2019, Valle De Uco
Mendoza, Argentina$15.95
The elegant, fragrant, and complex nose delivers lovely aromas of paraffin, white floral, smoke, and herbs surrounding a core of white fleshed orchard fruit. The medium-full bodied, concentrated, structured, and powdery-textured palate is dry with spicy flavours of orchard fruit, tangy citrus, white floral, and herbs backed by fresh, lively, and juicy acidity. The paraffin and smoky flavours return on the leesy mineral finish, with excellent length. Tasted Nov/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Xavier Vignon Lirac 2019, A.P. Rhône
Rhône, France$20.75
Blend of 80% Grenache & 20% Syrah aged mostly in concrete tank. The medium+ intensity nose seems a bit shy, offering hints of spicy raspberry & blackberry, garrigue, plus whiffs of oak & mineral. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is fruit forward and uber-ripe with raspberry, dark berry, spice & garrigue flavours surrounding a savoury core, plus touches of florality. It has juicy, lip-smacking acidity, and ripe, smooth, supple, and lightly chalky textured tannins. Nicely balanced throughout with a pleasing mix of berries and smoky mineral lingering on the long finish. Tasted Dec/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Lupa Malbec 2018
Mendoza, Argentina$38.00
Fine, attractive, and highly aromatic nose has spicy and minerally aromas surrounding a core of ripe dark berry, blackberry, and purple fruit, accented with dried herbs and subtle wood spice. It’s medium-full bodied and slightly warming with spicy, ripe blackberry, violet, mineral, and wood flavours supported by juicy, mouth-watering acidity. The structured and refined tannins are lightly chalky textured and drying. Very satisfying, minerally aftertaste with excellent length on the finish. Tasted Dec/2021. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2019, Do Maule Valley
Maule Valley, Chile$19.95
The ripe, medium-high intensity nose has aromas of evergreen, red & black fruits, and cedary wood spice with a hint of sage. It has very good weight on the medium-full bodied palate, with pleasing red & black fruit, and minty herbal flavours supported by very good acidity and supple tannins. Herbal and minty notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
3.5 Stars
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La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, W.O. Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$24.95
Medium-high intensity nose offering earthy minerals, dark berry fruit, currant, and cassis aromas accented with wood spice. It's elegantly structured with firm, yet approachable tannins on the full-bodied palate with fresh, vibrant, and lemony acidity. Flavours of dark berry, currant, earthy mineral, and wood spice are nicely balanced with touches of minty dried herbs. Structured and slightly tangy with earthy, woody, and cocoa notes on the long finish. Tasted Jan/2022.
3.5 Stars
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