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
Lavau Côtes Du Rhône 2018, A.C.
Rhône, France$14.95
This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah has a medium+ intensity nose of candied red cherry and red licorice layered over black fruits, and sweet spices, with hints of black pepper and savoury notes. On the medium bodied, slightly warming and dry palate, it has dark red fruit, plummy, black pepper spice, and savoury flavours with virtually no oak influence, It's supported by fresh, tangy acidity and grainy, structured, slightly chalky textured tannins. Savoury mineral notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Aug/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Ferzo Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore 2020, D.O.P.
Abruzzo, Italy$17.95
Fresh, lemon citrus and floral aromas with smoky mineral accents rise out of the glass. On the medium-full bodied palate it has a nice, clean texture and pleasingly ripe citrus and herbal flavours in a dry profile. Acids are clean and fresh. Very good length on the crisp, fresh finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2019, Martinborough, North Island
Martinborough, New Zealand$26.95
The fragrant, highly aromatic nose is rich & spicy with attractive aromas of black and red cherry, strawberry, beetroot & earth, plus hints of tea leaf and dried herbs. It's light-to-mid weighted on the palate with light, fine-grained tannins & juicy acidity that supports the black & red cherry, strawberry, spices, stony mineral & earth flavours complementing each other quite nicely. It's well-balanced & nicely composed throughout. Pleasing chalky textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate, while stony mineral & spicy notes linger on the long, juicy & savoury finish. Tasted July 2023. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Axel Pauly Generations Mosel Riesling 2019
Mosel, Germany$25.95
Screw cap. 100% Riesling grown on blue & grey slate soils, the medium-high intensity nose offers lovely aromas of apricot, peach, citrus, and melon with a subtle slatey mineral character and a whiff of petrol. It has fine, crisp, lively acidity that balances the sweet, ripe fruit with delicious off-dry flavours of apricot, peach, honeyed citrus, and slatey minerals with very good fruit concentration. Subtly spicy, zesty, and chalky textured on the mid-palate. Finishes dry with slatey minerals and a pleasantly chalky texture on the long, clean, and juicy finish. Tasted Oct/2021. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2017, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$29.95
Screw cap. Ripe, black-blue fruited and spicy on the medium-high intensity nose with aromas of black cherry, peppery spice, plum, and bramble, with savoury and earthy undertones. It's full-bodied with very good concentration on the palate with delicious blackberry, cedary oak, boysenberry, and plum flavours supported by fresh, juicy acidity and woolly, finely textured, and slightly chalky tannins. Tangy black cherry, savoury, earthy, and cocoa notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Oct/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Wakefield Jaraman Chardonnay 2018, Clare Valley/Margaret River
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Screw cap. The medium-high intensity nose offers lovely oak-infused aromas of buttery, vanillin, and sweet oak spice that sits a top of poached apple, pear, and hints of pineapple and ripe tropical fruit. The weighty, medium-full bodied palate has buttery, lemon curd, ripe apple, sweet oak vanillin, and tropical fruit flavours with a twist of honey. Some spiciness on the mid-palate, along with fresh, juicy acidity. Buttery and flinty with a tinge of caramel lingers on the chalky textured finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Creekside Laura's Red 2018, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.00
Screw cap. This blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has a fragrant, open, and medium-high intensity nose that delivers a fine, complex mix of red & black fruits, currant, cassis, oak spices, and grilled herbs with savoury earth undertones. It's medium to medium-full bodied on the dry palate with ripe black cherry, peppery spice, grilled herbs, currant, and cassis flavours all supported by fresh acidity and grainy textured, lightly grippy tannins. Flavours taper to savoury, chocolate, and oak spice notes on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Feb. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2019, Do Malleco Valley
Bío Bío Valley, Chile$19.95
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers lovely notes of exotic spices, cinnamon, and sweet spice layered over wet earth and dark berry with a hint of minty herb. On the medium to medium-full bodied palate it is richly concentrated and slightly warming with move exotic spice, earthy, and tangy dark berry replays on the flavour profile, support by fresh, juicy acidity. Quite chalky on the mid-palate with grainy textured tannins that seem a bit tight and will reward ageing. Earthy with a slight tang on the long finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Crasto 2019, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$18.95
Blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca & Tinta Barroca. has a fresh, ripe, medium-high intensity nose offering lovely aromas of dark berry, blackberry, schist mineral, wet earth, & spice notes with hints of wild herb. On the medium+ bodied palate it has lovely replays of dark berry, schist-smoky mineral, licorice & wild herbs flavours supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity & structured, slightly chalky tannins. Enticing purple fruit and floral notes emerge with time in the glass. Minerally and savoury with subtle spice notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
3.5 Stars
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Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.25
100% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% of the grapes dried in the Appassimento style. The medium+ intensity nose has ripe black currant, and cassis aromas joined by spices, mocha chocolate, dried herbs, and whiffs of crushed rock. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has fresh, juicy acidity that supports the ripe black currant, dark cherry, mocha chocolate, and dried herbal flavours with a slightly tangy mid-palate. Textured tannins have a supple grip. Savoury, earthy, and mocha chocolate notes linger on the fresh finish, with very good length. Tasted Mar/2022.
3.5 Stars
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