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
Château De Tréviac Corbières 2020, A.P.
Languedoc, France$15.75
This blend of 60/40 Syrah and Grenache was aged in concrete vats and has a medium-high intensity nose that offers a complex and attractive mix of ripe dark berry, blackberry, plum, garrigue, black raspberry, stony mineral, pepper spice, and meaty aromas. It's medium+ to medium-full bodied on the dry, ripe palate with lovely dark berry, blackberry, garrigue, stony mineral, and spice flavours which are supported by fresh acidity and fine-grained, grippy tannins. The dark berry notes taper to smoky minerals on the very long, crisp, and savoury finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Les Vignerons Du Castelas Le Monarque Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2022, Ap
Rhône, France$17.95
Fragrant and highly attractive aromas of yellow and white florals, lemon citrus, ripe apple, and pear with white peach and herbally tones. It's medium-full bodied and impressively concentrated on the fleshy palate with lovely yellow and white floral, lemon citrus, apple, pear, and herbal replays in a dry flavour profile. Some leesy mineral notes appear on the nicely textured, slightly oily palate. Juicy with fresh, zesty acidity, while citrusy, orchard fruit, and leesy mineral notes linger on the long, succulent, and lightly spicy finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Chakana Finca Los Cedros Malbec 2020, Paraje Altamira, Valle De Uco, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$20.95
The medium-high intensity nose is rich and spicy with dark fruited aromas of blackberry, violet floral, black cherry, and stony-earthy mineral notes accented with dried herbs and spices. It's medium-full bodied and ripe with chewy, well-structured tannins and juicy acidity that frames the dark fruited, blackberry, violet floral, black cherry, black plum, and mineral flavours with a touch of spice. Some smoky and tea leaf characters add further intrigue on the nicely textured and somewhat chalky and drying mid-palate. Mineral and smoky notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Château Bouscassé Madiran 2017, A.P.
Southwest, France$23.95
This blend of 50% Tannat, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Cabernet Franc has a delicate and shy nose of dark berry, blackberry, and some oak spice aromas. On the dry, full-bodied, crunchy palate it has dark berry, black cherry, blackberry and spice flavours supported by juicy acidity. It has ripe, well-structured tannins, with spicy notes coming to the fore on the mid-palate. Finish is long and structured. Tasted Sept. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Ruffino Modus 2019, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$27.25
This blend of 44% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 19% Merlot has a clean, medium-high intensity nose of dark cherry, clove, and currant aromas with touches of cassis and earth adding complexity. It's medium-to-full bodied on the dry palate with lovely currant, cassis, clove, and dark red cherry replays, plus chocolate flavours. It has very good acidity, and creamy, textured, and well-structured tannins. Excellent length on the well-balanced, savoury chocolate finish. Tasted Oct. 2022. Score 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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13th Street Gamay Blanc De Noir Sparkling 2021, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$34.95
This traditional method Gamay sparkling wine has an elegant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of brioche, toasty, and autolytic characters joined by lemon, citrus, and grapefruit aromas. On the palate it is dry with crisp, fresh acidity and crisp bubbles. Citrusy and grapefruit notes linger on the long, dry finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Wine Art Techni Alipias Red Blend 2019, P.G.I. Drama
Macedonia, Greece$24.25
70/30 Cabernet Sauvignon and Agiorgitiko. The fragrant, perfumed, medium-high intensity nose offers attractive black cherry & dark plum aromas flecked with dark red cherry, olive, currant, cedary oak & wet earth notes that add interest & complexity. It's medium bodied and dry on the palate w/ lovely dark currant, black cherry, plum, elegant cedary oak spice, with a touch of pleasant medicinal and eucalypt characters. Acids are fresh & nicely balanced, while the elegant tannins are smooth, supple & fine-grained. Savoury wet earth & woody notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2021, Clare Valley/Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Screw cap. The fragrant and open, the medium-high to highly aromatic nose delivers rich, dark fruited, jammy blackberry, minty herb, and wood spice aromas layered over dark currant, and dark plum. It's medium+ bodied on the dry, dark, and sweet fruited palate with jammy blackberry, cedary oak, minty herb, dark currant, black pepper, black cherry, and dark plum flavours which are supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity. Ripe tannins are smooth and refined, with good structure and a mild grip. Smoky mineral notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Tasted Jan. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Limestone Coast/Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Screw cap. The fragrant, medium-high intensity nose offers a perfumed bouquet of black & red fruit, currant, cassis, grilled herbs, tomato leaf, mint, and gentle oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied and quite salty on the well-structured palate with currant, cassis, cranberry, tomato leaf, mint, herbal, cocoa, and mild oak spice flavours. Tangy acids are juicy and succulent, while the smooth, refined tannins have a lightly chalky textured grip. Earthy and cocoa notes, with smoky overtones linger on the long, savoury finish. Tasted Jan. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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