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
Angove Family Crest Shiraz 2017, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$19.95
The medium+ intensity nose offers blackberry, meaty, white pepper spice, and touches of mineral notes from the glass. It's full-bodied and dry with nice minty, chocolate replays supported by smooth, textured tannins and balanced acids. The finish length is very good. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Séguinot-bordet Chablis 2018
Burgundy, France$28.95
Lovely, fresh, medium-high intensity nose offers a stony mineral, lemony, and citrus nose with touches of ripe orange adding complexity. It's medium+ bodied with fine aroma replays and minerally and lemony acidity. Nice balanced throughout with more flinty and citrus notes on the long finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2024, A.C.
Rhône, France$24.95
This blend of 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, and 2% Grenache Blanc has a fresh and bright nose of anise, fennel, and herbal aromas buoyed by bright lemon citrus, stone fruit, and fruity notes. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has ripe aroma replays with notable citrus and green apple characters in a slightly spicy profile. It has well-balanced acidity and a nicely textured mouthfeel, while subtle spice notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted June 2025.
3.5 Stars
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San Silvestro Patres Barolo 2021, D.O.C.G.
Piedmont, Italy$37.95
The medium+ intensity nose has a lovely mix of sweet & savoury spices with herbs, balsamic, cherry, and rose florals that are both and fresh and dried. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has ripe, plummy, cherry, rose, and floral flavours in a delicious profile. The supple, nicely textured tannins are well-structured and supported by fresh acidity. Pleasing cherry, rose floral, savoury earth, and oak notes linger on the long, tasty finish. Tasted May 2026. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Casas Del Toqui Terroir Selection Alto Totihue Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Valle Del Cachapoal
Cachapoal Valley, Chile$19.95
The medium-high intensity nose is fresh with attractive sweet cassis, red currant, mostly red, plus some black fruit, and touches of red candied cherry aromas. It's full-bodied and dry on the palate with lovely red fruited aroma replays supported by elegant, structured, and slightly grippy tannins. It has fresh and lively acidity, while the finish is long and well-balanced. Tasted Nov. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Beronia Viñas Viejas 2022, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$24.95
From 50+ year old vines, this Tempranillo has a clean, lifted, medium-high intensity nose featuring ripe, savoury, red and dark red cherry, sweet baking spices, cedar oak, mocha, and underbrush aromas. It's medium-full bodied on the dry and ripe palate with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good structure with refined tannins, alongside juicy acidity. Savoury, cedar oak spice, and dark red cherry notes linger on the long, well-balanced finish. Tasted Sept. 2026.
3.5 Stars
(1000+)V+(93)O
Whitehaven Greg Southern Valleys Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough, South Island, Sustainable, Vegan
Marlborough, New Zealand$39.95
Lovely, medium-high intensity nose of tea leaf, dark cherry, dark berry, earthy, mushroom, and beet root aromas. The medium+ bodied palate is dry with lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile, alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity. It's nicely balanced with a supple mouthfeel, while earthy, beet root, and mushroom notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Tasted Apr. 2026. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2024, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$24.95
The medium+ intensity nose offers typical ripe apple, pear, vanilla, and oak spice aromas joined by touches of honey and citrus. On the dry, rich, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has a chewy mouthfeel with delicious, honeyed aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has well-balanced, juicy acidity. The spiced mid-palate leads to a slightly warming finish with apple, pear, vanilla, and earthy-stony notes. The finish length is very good to excellent. Tasted June 2026. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
(1000+)V+(3)O
El Enemigo El Mirador Single Vineyard Bonarda 2022, Rivadavia, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$29.95
The bright, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely dark plum, blackberry, and dark berry aromas with hints of oak and earthy tones adding savoury interest. On the medium-full bodied, dry palate it has lovely, well-balanced aroma replays that joined by stony minerals and savoury spice flavours. It has clean and juicy acids, while the present tannins are smooth and refined. Notes of stony mineral, spice, dark berry, and blackberry linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Apr. 2026. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Ktima Tselepos Blanc De Gris 2024, Pgi Arkadia, Perpatiara
Peloponnese, Greece$28.95
100% Moschofilero fermented stainless steel tanks, amphorae, and foudres. The medium to medium-high intensity nose has lovely florals off the top, layered over peach, melon, stone fruit, and strawberry aromas, plus exotic white berry. The palate is dry, dense, and well-structured with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays echoing on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity, while earthy, cherry, red berry, and citrusy notes linger on the long, complex finish. Tasted Aug. 2025. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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