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
Hidden Bench Sauvignon Blanc Béton Rosomel Vineyard 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$27.95
The fragrant nose that leads with intriguing flinty minerality aromas, followed by ripe lemon citrus and pear, plus some ripe tropical fruit, thyme, herbs, and grass notes that add complexity. It is impressively weighted on the medium-full bodied, nicely textured palate with lovely, dry flavours of ripe lemon citrus, pear, grapefruit, and flinty mineral, with touches of white peach and cucumber. Fresh acidity is juicy and succulent. It's somewhat spicy on the mid-palate, while citrus and mineral notes linger on the long, textured finish. Tasted Aug. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
Bachelder Les Villages Bench Pinot Noir 2020, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Lovely, perfumed aromas of medium-high intensity offer red berry, cherry, earth, and sweet spices. It's medium-full bodied and richly concentrated with very nice sweet spice replays joined by touches of rose floral flavours. Smooth, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity takes it through to the long, juicy finish. Should be even better in a couple of years. Tasted Apr. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2019, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon, Usa$39.95
Lovely, highly aromatic, and elegant tea leaf, black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and hints of smoke aromas all come through nicely on the balanced, light-to-medium bodied palate. It has fresh, juicy acids and grippy tannins that should soften in a few years. Excellent length on the finish. Tasted June 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Château Coufran 2009, A.C. Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France$43.95
85/15 Merlot & Cab Sauv. Lovely, complex, elegant & very attractive nose has medium-high intensity aromatics of crushed & stewed dark berry, black cherry, sweet spices, wet earth, olive & sandalwood. It's medium-full bodied w/ complex & maturing flavours of dark berry-cherry, sweet spices, earth, currant & cassis. Acids still quite juicy & refreshing. Some dried cherry & floral notes on mid-palate. Maturing tannins are structured, refined & somewhat grippy-chalky, w/ pleasing mouthfeel. Earthy w/ black cherry, olive & sweet spice notes linger on long finish. Tasted Dec 2022. Score: 92+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2020, Red Wine Of The Earth, Central Coast
California, Usa$19.95
Primarily from Monterey, this blend of 42% Grenache, 31% Cinsault, 24% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Counoise has a medium-high to highly aromatic nose that is fresh, ripe, plummy, red fruited with a subtle smokiness. It’s medium-full bodied with smooth, nicely textured tannins. Flavours are dry and nicely balanced with red fruits, currant, red cherry, and subtle wood. Fresh, balanced acids. Long, red fruited, cherry, and smoky finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenére 2020, Do Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Blend of 91% Carmenere, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Mourvedre. The smoky, medium+ intensity nose is layered over aromas of currants and herbs. It's medium to medium-full bodied on the palate with clean, balanced acidity and flavours of wild herbs, oak spice, and currant. It's ripe with smooth and supple tannins, with very good acidity lingering on the long finish. Tasted Nov. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Selbach Tradition Feinherb Riesling Kabinett 2020, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany$21.25
The nose seems rather quiet with glimpses of citrus, orange, white peach, and honeyed aromas. On the rich, concentrated, and medium-full bodied palate it has deliciously off-dry and gently spicy flavours of citrus, white peach, ripe apple, and honey with touches of slatey and leesy minerals. It's nicely textured on the mid-palate with crisp, vibrant, and refreshing acidity that balances the sweetness, while leesy mineral notes linger on the sticky, juicy, long, and dry-ish finish. Tasted Mar. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée La Grange Dîmière Sancerre Rouge 2017, A.C.
Loire, France$33.95
100% Pinot Noir. The medium-high intensity nose has ripe, maturing, and slightly stewed strawberry, red berry, raspberry, and cranberry aromas surrounded by enticing savoury mineral, earthy, and spice notes. It's light-to-mid weighted on the dry palate with delicious strawberry-cran-cherry, raspberry, and spice flavours layered over mineral and savoury earth notes. It has very good acidity and supple, well-structured tannins and a light grip on the mid-palate. I really like the long, elegant, stony mineral and raspberry flavoured finish. Tasted Feb. 2023.
3.5 Stars
Duck Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$21.95
Screw cap. The fresh and fragrant nose is slightly musky with aromas of Meyer lemon citrus, white peach, and guava with hints of mango, gooseberry, and herbs. It has good weight on the dry, medium+ bodied palate with elegant and refreshing acidity lifting the ripe, lightly honeyed flavours of Meyer lemon, citrus, guava, melon, tropical fruits, and herbs with touches of gooseberry. It's nicely balanced throughout with citrus, tropical fruit, melon, and herbal flavours joined by some mineral notes on the lingering finish, with very good length. Chill and enjoy. Tasted Mar. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
The ripe, medium-high intensity nose delivers lovely currant, cassis, and tobacco aromas in a mix of red & black fruits. It's medium+ bodied with spicy aroma replays on the flavour profile. It's supported by fresh acidity and supple, grippy tannins, while the finish length is very good. Tasted Apr. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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