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
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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Volcanes De Chile Tectonia Syrah 2020, Do Valle Del Limarí
Limari Valley, Chile$24.95
The generous nose has fresh, meaty, black pepper, purple fruit, and violet aromas with wet earthy mineral complexities. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is chewy with lovely aroma replays joined by floral notes. It's nicely balanced with fresh and tangy acidity, along with well-structured and gritty textured tannins. Finishes long with spice, black pepper, and earthy mineral notes. Tasted Oct. 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$21.95
This blend of 57% Shiraz and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium-high intensity nose that is open and ripe with currant, cassis, plummy, red fruited, peppery spice, and mineral aromas. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is ripe with delicious aroma replays supported by smooth, chewy tannins that are gently grippy. Acids are crisp and juicy, while the juiciness lingers on the long finish with rich spicy and savoury notes. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Xavier Vignon Crozes Hermitage 2021, Aop
Rhône, France$48.95
This 100% Syrah has a lovely, fresh, lifted, and gently perfumed nose of black fruits, dark plum, floral, blackberry, black pepper, and sweet dark fruits rising out of the glass. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has lovely aroma replays in a more savoury flavour profile, and is supported by fresh, lively acidity, and smooth, textured tannins. Delicious earthy, savoury spice, and herbal notes on the long finish. Tasted Oct. 2025. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2022, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
This 95/5 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot has a fresh and attractive nose with ripe red cherry, clove, sweet spice, and earthy mineral aromas. It's medium to medium-full bodied and dry with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. It's supported by fresh acidity and supple, textured tannins. Nicely balanced throughout, the attractive ensemble continues on the long finish with cherry, earth, and spice tones. Tasted Oct. 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2023, Barossa Valley
South Australia, Australia$29.95
The medium-high intensity nose offers ripe blackberry, black cherry, dark berry, dried herbs, and white pepper spice aromas. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is ripe and a touch jammy with dark fruited and peppery spice replays, plus touches of olive and earth. Acids are fresh, while the textured tannins are well-integrated. Textured and long on the savoury and earthy finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ 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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