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
Attems Cupra Ramato Pinot Grigio 2023, Igt Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$19.95
With about 10 hours of skin contact, this pink-hued Pinot Grigio has fresh, minerally, red-fruited, cherry, strawberry aromas with some dried wild herb characters. It has good weight and concentration on the medium-full bodied, dry palate with pleasingly textured aroma replays supported by fresh acidity. Touch spicy on the mid-palate, while mineral and red berry notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted July 2024.
3.5 Stars
(1000+)V+(51)O
Monte Del Frà Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2021, Doc
Veneto, Italy$24.95
This blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella has a medium to medium+ intensity nose that is savoury with spices and herbs layered over dark fruit, blackberry, and plum aromas. It's medium-full bodied with smooth, refined tannins with good structure and fresh acidity lifting the pleasing aroma replays in a slightly off-dry (i.e. a touch sweet) flavour profile. Sweet spices and plums carry through to the finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
(1000+)V+(3)O
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Vegan, Do Valle Del Aconcagua
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$17.95
This Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon has fresh, generous, leafy green, herbaceous, minty, black currant, cassis, and subtle oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied on the smooth and dry palate with delicious oak spiced, dark berry, cassis and currant flavours. It has fresh, vibrant acidity and tannins that are well-mannered and refined with good structure, if on the youthful side. The long-lasting finish is savoury and a touch grippy. Drink now or hold 3+ years. Tasted Sept. 2024.
3.5 Stars
(1000+)V+(98)O
Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$15.95
Tasted Oct/2019.
3.5 Stars
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François Villard L'appel Des Sereines Syrah 2016, France
France$19.95
The medium intensity nose delivers black pepper, dark berry, dark cherry, and plum aromas with subtle spice notes, all of which echo nicely on the medium-bodied palate with balanced acids and fine tannins. It's savoury and meaty on the finish with very good length. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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François Martenot Les Marouettes Chablis 2018, Ac
Burgundy, France$24.95
Grown on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, this Chablis has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose of oyster shell mineral with citrus and lemon notes, all of which echo very nicely on the balanced, medium-bodied palate. It's supported by clean, mouth watering acids. Fine oyster mineral and citrus notes linger on the long, balanced finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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Tupari Boulder Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$31.95
The fragrant, clean nose delivers kiwi, guava, grassy, and green aromas with some herbal, lime, and spice complexities. It's medium-bodied with nice, ripe replays, and hints of mineral on the flavour profile. It has clean, balanced acids and is finely textured due to barrel fermentation in old French barriques. Nicely balanced throughout with excellent length on the finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
(0)V
François Martenot Bourgogne Aligoté 2018, Ac
Burgundy, France$15.95
The subtle nose of this Aligoté has apple, stone fruit, and citrus aromas. It's medium-bodied with clean fruit and slightly tart citrusy and floral flavours. Food-friendly acids are juicy. Very good length on the finish with a slightly chalky mineral texture. Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Laurent Perrachon Et Fils Terres Roses Moulin à Vent 2017, Ac
Beaujolais, France$19.95
Tasted Jan/2020.
3.5 Stars
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