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
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Paso Robles
California, Usa$74.95
Fragrant, highly aromatic nose is sweet vanillin oak spice and ripe, jammy black fruit driven with notes of black plum, blackberry, fine oak spice, cassis & red licorice. On the full-bodied, richly structured palate it has sweet oak vanillin, fresh & ripe black fruit, blackberry, mocha & black plum flavours supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity. Ripe, smooth & refined tannins have a pleasingly mild grip on the back palate that will reward ageing. Vanilla w/ roasted coffee, smoky oak & tangy dark berry notes linger on the long, juicy finish, with excellent length. Tasted May 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Château Guillou 2018, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$24.95
80/20 Merlot & Cabernet Franc. Fragrant, elegant, & well-balanced nose is highly aromatic with lovely dark berry, black cherry, blackberry & currant with touches of floral violet, chocolate, herbs & subtle spices. It's medium-full bodied on the ripe palate with delicious dark berry, currant, black cherry & blackberry replays joined by plummy notes. Acids are fresh and juicy, while the smooth, refined tannins have a slightly chalky textured mouthfeel towards the back palate. Finishes juicy, long & savoury with stony mineral and subtle oak spice notes on the long aftertaste. Tasted Nov. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Le Fils Des Gras Moutons Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie 2021, A.C. Loire
Loire, France$17.95
Organic. 100% Melon de Bourgogne has a crisp, elegant & focused medium-high intensity nose with appealing aromas of lemon-lime citrus, orchard fruit, apple & mineral with hints of melon & peach adding further complexity. There's good weight on the dry, medium+ bodied palate that is slightly honeyed with ripe apple, lemon-lime peel citrus, saline mineral, & subtle spice flavours, plus orange & melon notes. There's a subtle chalky mouthfeel on the mid-palate, along with clean, crisp & juicy acidity. Minerally with citrus & apple notes lingering on long, juicy, and dry finish. Tasted Dec. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Matilda Nieves Mencía 2020, Do Ribeira Sacra, Galicia
Unknown, World$21.95
The medium+ intensity nose is a bit quiet, offering maturing and slightly reductive aromas of dark fruited, blackberry, and black plum surrounding a core of savoury wet earth and sandalwood. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it is a touch spicy with delicious dark fruited, blackberry, savoury wet earth, and wood spice flavours. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, while the smooth tannins are well-integrated with some chalky textured grip. Savoury earth and mineral notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Jean Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2020, A.C.
Burgundy, France$34.95
100% Chardonnay. Intense, flinty mineral aromas off the top with notes of lemon citrus, apple, and butter laying underneath with melon and nutty hints, and a touch of reduction. It's medium-full bodied, well-structured, and creamy on the dry palate with lightly honeyed flavours of lemon citrus, mineral, apple-pear, and melon with nutty and mealy hints adding further complexity and interest. Acids are crisp and mouth-wateringly juicy. Excellent length with mineral, nut, and mealy notes lingering on the crisp, juicy finish. Tasted Dec. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Gunderloch Fritz's Riesling 2021
Germany$15.25
Screw cap. The medium+ intensity aromatics seem rather quiet, with notes of orchard fruits, apple, peach, and citrus. It's light-to-mid weighted on the palate with fresh, juicy, and bracing acidity that lifts the lovely honeyed, apple, peach, and citrus flavours, gliding over the tongue in an off-dry profile. It's nicely balanced throughout with a subtle chalky textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate, while mineral notes appear and linger through to the long, dry-ish finish. Tasted Jan. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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Lavau Rasteau 2019, Ac Rasteau
Rhône, France$20.25
The fragrant nose of medium-high intensity delivers lovely, perfumed aromas of dark berry, black cherry, black plum, peppery spice, and meaty notes with subtle whiffs of violet, floral, and oak. It's medium-full bodied with ripe, dark fruited flavours of black cherry, black plum, cassis, peppery spice, violet, meaty, and subtle wood. It's slightly spicy on the mid-palate and has fresh, lively acidity, along with smooth, ripe, refined, and lightly chewy and well-structured tannins. Lovely smoky mineral notes linger on the long-lasting, juicy finish. Tasted Jan. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Carpineto Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$69.95
100% Sangiovese Grosso. The fragrant, medium to medium-high intensity nose offers tangy dark fruit, dark cherry, blackberry, clove, and oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied on the palate with pleasing dark berry and savoury oak replays on the flavour profile, and supported by fresh, crisp acidity and mouthfeel. It has medium-firm tannins that are a touch grippy. Finishes long and savoury with dark cherry, clove, and sweet spice accents. Tasted Oct. 2023. Score: 92+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Perez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, D.O. Maipo Andes
Maipo Valley, Chile$18.75
This is very ripe with dark currant, cassis, almost raisined, and mineral aromas of generous intensity. On the full-bodied palate it has ripe, supple, lightly grippy tannns that support the dark currant and cassis replays which are joined by subtle oak spices, pepper spice, and mint flavours. It has juicy acidity and very good length on the finish. Tasted Nov. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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El Esteco 1946 Old Vines Malbec 2021, Valles Calchaquíes
Calchaquí Valley, Argentina$25.95
After some initial reductive notes blow off, this reveals fresh, distinctive earthy & stony mineral aromas joined by ripe blackberry, white pepper, dried spices & plum. It's medium to medium-full bodied w/ good concentration on the dry palate w/ savoury stony minerals, earthy & dried spice flavours, plus dark berry, blackberry & plum notes adding fruity notes. It has fresh, racy acidity & lightly grippy, chalky, grainy textured & youthful tannins. Nicely balanced throughout w/ savoury mineral & lightly tangy dark berry notes lingering on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Feb. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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