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
Hidden Bench Locust Lane Rosé 2023, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Blend of 94% Pinot Noir and 6% Viognier, the fresh, fragrant, and highly aromatic nose has pretty aromas of red cherry, strawberry, red currant, white pepper spice, and wildflower with hints of minerals. It's medium-full bodied on the dry palate with very good concentration and flavours of red currant, red cherry, and strawberry in a slightly tangy profile. Some dried herbs add further interest. It has juicy acidity, while the finish is crisp, long and well-balanced. Tasted Apr. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Zacharias Assyrtiko 2022, P.G.I. Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$18.95
Fresh and fragrant, the inviting, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely yellow flowers, ripe lemon citrus, and melon aromas accented with fresh herbs and anise notes. On the dry, well-structured, medium-full bodied palate it is ripe and very lightly honeyed with delicious lemon citrus, floral, melon, and herbal replays on the flavour profile. It's supported by crisp and refreshing acidity, along with some spice notes and a fine, chalky textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate. Crisp and fresh, with leesy mineral notes lingering on the long, juicy finish. Tasted June 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Mega Spileo Assyrtiko 2022, P.G.I. Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$19.25
Fresh and fragrant, the medium-high intensity nose offers lovely, slightly perfumed aromas of ripe lemon citrus, orchard fruit, apple, pear, and mineral notes with touches of spice. It's mid-weighted on the palate with a fine, textural mouthfeel that supports the ripe, lightly honeyed flavours of lemon citrus, leesy mineral, ripe apple/pear, grapefruit, and mild spice notes. Complex and nicely balanced with fresh, lively acidity, and a gently chalky textured mouthfeel. Spice notes taper to leesy minerals and lime citrus on the long, textured finish. Chill and enjoy! Tasted June 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Born Rambla Rosé 2023, Penedès
Penedès, Spain$15.95
Certified organic. Blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Tempranillo. Fresh, elegant, medium+ to medium-high intensity aromas of peach, strawberry, and red cherry w/ hints of mineral, dried herb, and spice. On the dry, concentrated, medium-full bodied palate it has delicious citrus, grapefruit, peach, strawberry, and cherry flavours, with a touch of honeyed notes supported by very good, juicy acidity. Fine texture with subtle spice notes on the mid-palate. It's nicely balanced throughout w/ grapefruit, citrus & spice notes tapering to mineral on the juicy finish, w/ very good length. Tasted June 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Flat Rock Riddled Sparkling 2021, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada$39.95
Tasted Apr. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Skouras Cuvée Prestige Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero Rosé 2023, Pgi Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$13.25
70/30 Agiorgitiko and Moscofilero, enclosed by screw cap. Pours a pretty shade of pink salmon colour. Lovely, medium-high intensity aromatics are fresh, zesty, and minerally, with red berry, strawberry, currant, cherry, and grapefruit citrus notes. The mid-weighted palate is dry, ripe, and lightly honeyed with tart red berry, strawberry, currant, and grapefruit citrus flavours joined by spicy notes on the mid-palate. Acids are crisp, fresh, and juicy, while tart red berry and grapefruit citrus notes with touches of leesy minerals linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted July 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Omrah Crossings Chardonnay 2023, Great Southern, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$18.75
Screw cap. The fragrant, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose delivers white peaches & cream, ripe stone & orchard fruit, and apple aromas accented with vanilla and touches of cashew nut and earthy mineral. On the medium+ to medium-full bodied palate it is dry and lightly honeyed with delicious ripe apple, stone & orchard fruit, white peach, vanilla, and oak spice flavours. It has bright and lively acidity, while the stone & orchard fruit notes taper to cashew and earthy mineral flavours on the crisp, juicy, and long-lasting finish. Tasted Sept. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Il Poggio Sannio Aglianico 2019, Dop
Campania, Italy$18.95
The fresh, medium-high intensity nose has attractive red cherry, floral, and gentle vanilla oak spice aromas with some underlying minerality. It's medium-full bodied with grippy, textured tannins supporting the lovely red berry, cherry, and floral replays on the flavour profile. Juicy acids carry through to the long, supple, and grippy finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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El Enemigo El Mirador Bonarda 2020, Single Vineyard Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.30
Ripe, fragrant, and focused, the medium-high intensity nose offers plummy, dark berry, blackberry, medicinal herbs, and oak spice aromas. On the medium+ bodied, dry, and spicy palate it has lovely dark berry, blackberry, and plum replays joined by stony mineral and savoury oak flavours. It's framed with crisp, juicy acidity and fine-grained, nicely textured tannins with good structure. There's a slightly chalky grip on the back palate, while savoury mineral, dark berry, and plum notes linger on the long, elegant finish. Tasted Sept. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon High Mountain Vines 2022, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$22.95
Fragrant, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose is dark fruited & plummy w/ blackberry, black currant, savoury oak spice & earthy aromas w/ hints of purple fruit. It's dry, medium-full bodied & ripe on the palate w/ plummy black fruit, blackberry, currant, savoury earth & oak spice flavour replays supported by clean, juicy acidity & smooth, refined, integrated & well-structured tannins. Some cassis, sweet black fruits & peppery spice add interest on mid-palate, while savoury earth, black fruit & peppery notes linger on long, balanced & slightly chalky-grippy textured finish. Tasted Dec. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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