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
Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2021, Leyda Valley
Chile$13.90
Screw cap. Clean, crisp and generous medium+ to medium-high intensity aromas of lime citrus, kiwi, guava, gooseberry, herbs, and green apple, with leesy mineral undertones. On the dry, medium-bodied palate it offers crisp and vibrant acidity that lifts the lime citrus, kiwi, guava, gooseberry, leesy mineral, and herbal flavours. It is nicely balanced throughout, with lime, kiwi, and gooseberry flavours tapering to leesy mineral notes on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Jan. 2024.
3.5 Stars
(1000+)G+(106)O
Antech Cuvée Eugénie 2018, A.C. Crémant De Limoux
Languedoc, France$18.25
This blend of 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, and 10% Mauzac has a fresh, elegant nose of medium-high intensity that offers aromas of white flowers, bread, toasty, and citrus with a sense of minerality. The soft, medium+ bodied palate has a kiss of sweetness on the flavour profile with notes of ripe peach, white flowers, citrus, honey, and toast with mineral undertones. Soft and mildly structured with fine acidity and elegant bubbles. Well-balanced, while finishing crisp, dry, and long with lovely peach, citrus, white floral, and mineral notes. Tasted Aug. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Hidden Bench Locust Lane Rosé 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Blend of 92% Pinot Noir, 5% Viognier, and 3% Chardonnay, this rosé has lifted aromas of red berry, floral, grapefruit, lemon, stony mineral, and citrus. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has lovely aroma replays and clean, crisp acidity. Citrusy, red fruited berries, and floral notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2020, Clare Valley/Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$22.95
Screw cap. The lifted, fragrant nose offers lovely minty herbal notes backed by mocha chocolate, ripe dark berries, sweet vanillin oak, and earth with a touch of jammy and black pepper spice notes. It's medium-full bodied, slightly warming, and very ripe on the palate with black-blue fruits, mocha, vanilla, black pepper, and earthy oak spice flavours. Acids are fresh, juicy and saliva-inducing, while the refined tannins have a pleasing, subtle chalky grip. Minty dark berries and mocha linger on the persistent finish. Tasted June 2022. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Killibinbin The Shadow Shiraz/Cabernet 2016, Langhorne Creek
South Australia, Australia$17.75
Screw cap. Blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The intense nose is refined and elegant with dark berry, blackcurrant, black pepper, meaty, and savoury earth aromas with hints of blackberry jam, cedar oak, and chocolate. It's medium-full bodied on the dry palate with smooth, fine-grained tannins supporting the dark berry, currant, meaty, peppery spice, and cedar oak flavours. Succulent acids are well-balanced, while savoury oak notes linger on the long, juicy, slightly tangy finish. Tasted June 2022.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2020, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$39.95
The medium-high intensity nose is fresh with dark red cherry, raspberry, currant, bramble, and earthy beet root aromas. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has very good structure with lovely dark cherry, black tea, oak, spice, and some pepper spice notes. Acids are fresh, while the light tannins provide good structure. Earthy and mineral notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Enjoyable now, but still a bit young. I would tuck this away for 2-3 years. Tasted Mar. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Southbrook Vidal Skin Fermented White Orange Wine 2020, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Organic and biodynamic, this estate grown 100% Vidal has medium-high intensity and appealing aromas of sage, tea leaf, citrus, and savoury herbs, all of which come through very nicely in a well-balanced fashion on the dry palate. Pleasant grippiness on the mid-palate, along with balanced acidity. Flavour replays linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr. 2022.
3.5 Stars
13th Street Blanc De Blancs 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
100% Chardonnay. Elegant, clean, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely aromas of lemon citrus, peach, ripe apple, autolytic, and biscuit. It's medium-full bodied on the crunchy palate with crisp acidity and bubbles with peach, lemon citrus, ripe apple, biscuit, and autolytic flavours in a dry style. It's nicely textured with citrus, peach, and apple flavours joined by leesy mineral notes on the long, juicy, and dry finish. Tasted Nov. 2022. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
(1000+)W+(13)O
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
(0)E+(49)O
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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