Jason Solanki

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.

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Planeta La Segreta Grillo 2023, Doc Sicilia Bottle
Planeta La Segreta Grillo 2023, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy
$19.95

Tasted Nov. 2024.

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Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle
Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
$15.95

Tasted Oct/2019.

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
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François Villard L'appel Des Sereines Syrah 2016, France Bottle
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.

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François Martenot Les Marouettes Chablis 2018, Ac Bottle
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.

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Tupari Boulder Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island Bottle
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 Stars3.5 Stars
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François Martenot Bourgogne Aligoté 2018, Ac Bottle
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.

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Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2015, Wo Western Cape Bottle
Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2015, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
$23.95

Tasted Jan/2020.

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
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Laurent Perrachon Et Fils Terres Roses Moulin à Vent 2017, Ac Bottle
Laurent Perrachon Et Fils Terres Roses Moulin à Vent 2017, Ac
Beaujolais, France
$19.95

Tasted Jan/2020.

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
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Teusner The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Barossa, South Australia Bottle
Teusner The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
$23.95

Tasted Feb/2020.

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
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Noble Hill Syrah 2016, Wo Simonsberg Paarl Bottle
Noble Hill Syrah 2016, Wo Simonsberg Paarl
South Africa
$18.95

Mostly Syrah with minute amounts of Mourvèdre and Viognier, this has a medium+ intensity nose with savoury, meaty, and peppery spice and some dark currant and cherry notes adding some fruit to the aroma profile. It's medium-bodied with supple, fine tannins that are a touch structured, with smoky, toasty, scorched earth flavours, plus touches of dark berry and spice notes adding complexity. Acids are fresh and nicely balanced. Finishes long with more smoky and scorched earth tones. Tasted Feb/2020.

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