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
Kew Vineyards Marsanne 2019, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$19.95
This blend of 93% Marsanne and 7% Viognier has a fresh, medium-high to high intensity nose with lovely savoury mineral aromas followed by wet hay, grapefruit, ripe lemon citrus,and herbal characters. It's light-to-mid-weighted on the dry palate with very nice mineral notes layered over grapefruit, citrus, and herbal replays, along with touches of apricot. Clean and composed with crisp, well-balanced acidity, it has fine mineral notes lingering on the long, crisp finish. Tasted May 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Thirty Bench Small Lot Pinot Noir 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$40.00
The lovely, very attractive, and medium-high intensity nose has smoky, flinty, and meaty aromas with a touch of reductiveness, followed by dark red fruits, cherry, raspberry, and dried herb characters. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate with excellent concentration, it has elegant tannins supported by pleasing savoury, meaty, flinty, and olive flavours alongside dark currant, cherry, and plum notes adding complexity. It has very good, juicy acidity, while the long, balanced finish is savoury in nature. Tasted June 2024.
3.5 Stars
(153)W+(1)O
Westcott Estate Chardonnay 2021, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
The medium intensity nose seems a bit shy, delivering earthy-leesy minerals surrounding a core of ripe apple and pear aromas. On the medium to medium-full bodied palate it has spiced apple, pear, ripe lemon citrus, earthy mineral, and gentle oak spice flavours. It is nicely balanced with juicy acidity. Apple, pear, and gentle spice notes linger on the zesty finish, with very good length. Should peak in about 2-3 years. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Deux Roches Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé 2021, Ap
Burgundy, France$49.95
The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose takes a while to reveal the maturing, earthy, stony mineral aromas mingling with baked apple, lemon peel & whiffs of mushroom & nut. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is deliciously flavoured, structured & complex with lovely orchard fruit, apple, pear, lemon citrus, white peach & spice flavours backed by nutty notes & a stony mineral core. It has zesty, well-structured acidity, while stony-leesy mineral, orchard fruit, citrus, and mushroom notes with touches of spice lingering on the long, crisp, and very juicy finish. Last tasted Oct. 2024.
3.5 Stars
(0)V+(32)O
Leaning Post The Fifty Chardonnay 2021, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Mostly raised in concrete, this has a flinty, medium to medium-high intensity nose that offers pear, apple, and mineral aromas. On the elegant, medium-full bodied palate it is dry with very good concentration and a creamy mouthfeel. Lovely, flinty aroma replays are supported by balanced acidity. Touch spicy on the mid-palate, while the finish is long and juicy. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Estate Papaioannou Agiorgtiko 2019, Pdo Neméa
Peloponnese, Greece$28.95
The medium+ intensity is ripe and red fruited with cherry, currant, and wood spice aromas with savoury undertones. It's medium-bodied and dry with lovely aroma replays of sweet red cherries, red currant, clove, and oak spice flavours supported by juicy and fresh acidity. The youthful tannins are a touch grippy on the long, savoury, and slightly spicy finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Attems Pinot Grigio 2022, Doc Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$19.95
Elegantly aromatic with a medium-high intensity nose of lemon peel, citrus, melon, tropical fruit, orange, floral, and mineral aromas with a tinge of honey. It is impressively concentrated on the dry, medium+ bodied palate with lovely ripe citrus, grapefruit, honey, yellow floral and spice flavours. It has a very nicely textured mouthfeel and fresh acidity. Balanced and intriguing with leesy mineral and spice notes lingering on the long, gently sticky, and dry finish. Tasted Feb. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Château D'altugnac Haute Vallée Terres Amoureuses 2021, A.P. Limoux
Languedoc, France$26.95
The fresh, medium-high intensity nose offers attractive and ripe stone fruit, pear, quince, apple, and citrus aromas which mingle with mealy and earthy mineral notes. On the medium-full bodied palate it is dry and ripe with apple, quince, pear, and lemon citrus flavours joined by lovely mealy and mineral notes, plus touches of vanilla and a twist of honey adding further complexity. Elegant, structured, and finely textured with fresh, juicy acidity, while mealy, mineral, stone fruit, and citrus notes with a touch of spice linger on long, flavourful finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.5 Stars
(562)V
Neiss Bockenheim Spätburgunder 2019, Pfalz
Pfalz, Germany$30.95
The intense nose is fragrant and highly aromatic with lovely, complex wet earth, minerality, raspberry, black cherry, cinnamon, beetroot, and spice aromas. Even some tea leaf notes with time in the glass. It is medium+ bodied and dry with delicious black cherry, raspberry, and cola flavours surrounding a savoury, wet earth core, and accented with cinnamon and spices. Acids are fresh and juicy, while fine-grained tannins are lightly grippy. Some tomato leaf notes add further complexity on the mid-palate. Earthy and minerally on the long, savoury, and crisp finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Collovray & Terrier Deux Roches Rives De Longsault Saint Véran 2021, Ap
Burgundy, France$33.75
Tasted Sept. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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