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
Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2023, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Fresh, ripe, and open, with a medium-high intensity nose of pear, apple, buttery, vanilla, and some florality with a sense of elegance. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and crunchy with very nice, balanced replays on the flavour profile. Touches of spice on the mid-palate, along clean and fresh acidity. Hints of bubblegum adds further interest. Long, well-balanced finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Carmenère 2022, Do Marchigue, Valle De Colchagua, Chile
Colchagua Valley, Chile$24.95
Mainly Carmenère with 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc completing the blend, this has a fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of vanilla oak, spice, currant, cassis, peppercorn, and black fruited aromas. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is dry and ripe with very nice, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile, and supported by fresh and very good acids. Tannins are somewhat grippy, while the long finish is fresh, juicy, and well-balanced. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Mastroberardino Falanghina Del Sannio 2023, Doc
Campania, Italy$24.95
Clean, medium+ intensity nose of lemon citrus, herbs, and stony-earthy minerals. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has ripe lemon citrus, plus herbs and earthy minerals joined by some spice notes. It's well-structured with balanced acidity and a fine, dusty textured mouthfeel. Savoury, earthy mineral, and spice notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Aug. 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Bachelder Les Villages Bench Pinot Noir 2023, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Lovely, fresh, and medium-high to highly aromatic nose features enticing and complex red cherry, strawberry, earthy mineral, mushroom, and savoury spice aromas. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate lovely, well-balanced aroma replays, plus black tea and dried spice notes adding further complexity and interest. It has fresh and lively acidity, along with finely textured and elegant tannins. The finish length is excellent. Tasted May 2025. Score: 92+ pts
3.5 Stars
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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
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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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