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
D.V. Catena Historic Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
Blend 75% Malbec, 19% Bonarda, and 6% Petit Verdot. The medium+ intensity nose is oak-driven with earthy, red and black fruits, along with a mineral note that emerges with time in the glass. The full-ish bodied palate is dark fruited with blackberry, earthy, oak spice, and touches of leafy herb flavours supported by fine-grained, slightly grippy tannins. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, while savoury oak and earthy notes with touches of blackberry linger on the finish, with good length. Tasted July/2021. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
The clean, highly aromatic nose delivers spicy, dark fruited, blackberry, and savoury aromas accented with grilled herbs, leafy, and graphite notes. It's full-bodied on the spicy, dark fruited, blackberry palate joined by herbal and plummy flavours framed by fresh, succulent acidity and fine, dusty textured tannins. Savoury with dark berry, and a graphite edge on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Aug/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Umani Ronchi Casal Di Serra Verdicchio Classico Superiore 2019, D.O.C. Castelli Di Jesi
Marche, Italy$17.95
Screw cap. This 100% organic Verdicchio has a lovely, fragrant, and open nose of lemon citrus, yellow and stone fruit with touches of yellow floral and earthy, saline mineral aromas. The palate is full with excellent fruit concentration and lovely lemon citrus, white stone fruit, herbal, and yellow fruit flavours with touches of leesy mineral and almond adding further interest and complexity. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, Very good length with leesy, saline minerals lingering on the finish. Tasted July/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Librandi Duca Sanfelice Cirò Riserva Rosso 2017, Doc
Calabria, Italy$17.95
100% Gaglioppo. Medium-high intensity nose offers complex ripe black and dark red cherries and spices joined by some funky earthy, rustic, and touch minerally aromas, along with some baking spice, plum, and candied cherry notes that arrive with time in the glass. It's medium+ bodied with attractive black cherry, spice, and plum flavours that are supported by fresh, balanced acidity. Smooth, fine tannins have a slightly grainy & chalky texture on mid-palate. Juicy with notes of black cherry, mineral, and a touch of smoke lingering on the long, satisfying finish. Tasted Sept/2021. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Feudo Maccari Saia Nero D'avola 2018, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$23.75
The nose is richly intense and spicy, followed by aromas of plum, red cherry, mineral, sandalwood, and raspberry. It's full-bodied and quite dense on the palate with a plummy core accented with cherry, sweet spices, and oak, plus savoury undertones. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, while the smooth and well-integrated with a slightly chalky mouthfeel on the back palate. Savoury, minerally, and tangy with sweet spices linger on the long, crisp, and very satisfying finish. Tasted Dec. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Lakeview Cellars Riesling Icewine 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (200ml)
Ontario, Canada$34.95
The fragrant nose offers gorgeous aromas of honeyed apricot and peach mingling with candied lemon, ginger, orange peel, and apple. On the medium to medium-full bodied palate it is lightly spicy and has lusciously sweet aroma replays of honey, apricot, peach, lemon, and orange peel with a slightly viscous mouthfeel. Bracing acidity provides just enough freshness to balance the sweetness, while caramel and faintly mineral notes emerge on the lingering finish. Delicious! Tasted Jan. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Château Thieuley Entre Deux Mers 2019, A.C.
Bordeaux, France$16.25
A blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon, and 10% Sauvignon Gris, the fragrant, highly aromatic nose offers lovely aromas of kiwi, guava, tropical fruit, and lemon citrus flecked with earthy minerals. It's medium-full bodied and creamy with very good fruit concentration and lemon citrus, tropical fruit, and guava flavours. Acids are fresh and balanced, while the long, crisp finish has some oyster shell and leesy mineral notes adding further complexity and intrigue. Tasted Sept/2021.
3.5 Stars
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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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