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
Heaphy Pinot Gris 2023, Nelson, South Island
Nelson, New Zealand$19.95
The fragrant, medium-high intensity nose is attractive with freshly squeezed lemon citrus and lemon peel aromas joined by grapefruit, pear & touches of floral, pithy and mineral notes adding complexity and interest. It has good weight on the dry, fleshy, medium-full bodied palate with delicious, honeyed flavours of pear, apple, lemon citrus & grapefruit flavours. There's a kiss of sweetness, along with spice notes on the mid-palate. Clean acids are well-balanced and juicy. It's gently spicy with flor & leesy mineral notes lingering on the long, dry, and finely textured finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Cave Du Château Des Loges Les 3 Madones Côte De Brouilly 2022, Ac
Beaujolais, France$21.95
This Gamay has a fresh and perfumed nose off lovely red floral, cran-cherry, raspberry, currant, cassis, and spice aromas. On the dry, medium to medium+ bodied palate it has a pleasant, creamy mouthfeel with lovely aroma replays that echo on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity and gentle, rounded tannins. A touch spicy on the long, nicely balanced finish. Tasted Oct. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Rémy Ferbras Terre De Mistral Plan De Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2022, Ap
Rhône, France$17.95
This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre has a fragrant, open & medium-high intensity nose that offers ripe, lush & complex aromas of black raspberry, scorched earth, smoky mineral, red plum, black cherry, blackberry & spice notes. On the crisp, dry, medium+ bodied palate, it has lovely, ripe black raspberry, red plum, cherry, peppery spice, red licorice & mineral flavours. Juicy, succulent acidity & supple, lightly chalky tannins w/ good structure. Gently tangy on mid-palate, while lovely smoky mineral & touches of spice notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2022, Central Coast
California, Usa$21.95
Blend of 61% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, and 4% Petite Sirah. The open, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers a lovely bouquet of red berry, cherry, raspberry, savoury earth, and black cherry aromas with smoky undertones and touches of mineral. It's medium-bodied and dry with very nicely balanced aroma replays joined by touches of spice. It has crisp, well-balanced acidity and smooth, light tannins. Nicely balanced with savoury earth notes lingering on the long, fresh finish. Tasted Jan. 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Montes Angel Zapallar Vineyard Brut Sparkling, Valle Del Aconcagua, Chile, Traditional Method
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$19.25
This blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay seems a bit quiet on the nose, offering glimpses of perfumed citrusy, lemon, and green apple aromas. It has good weight and concentration on the medium-full bodied palate that is essentially dry and bursting with lovely lemon citrus, apple, and orchard fruit flavours, plus touches of biscuit, brioche, and toasty notes adding complexity. It has crisp and refreshing acidity, along brilliant mousse, while hints of autolytic notes add elegance on the mid-palate. Finishes long and crisp. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Do Valle Del Aconcagua, Sustainable
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$19.95
This Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon has fresh, generous, leafy green, herbaceous, minty, black currant, cassis, and subtle oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied on the smooth and dry palate with delicious oak spiced, dark berry, cassis and currant flavours. It has fresh, vibrant acidity and tannins that are well-mannered and refined with good structure, if on the youthful side. The long-lasting finish is savoury and a touch grippy. Drink now or hold 3+ years. Tasted Sept. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Altanza Reserva 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$21.95
This 100% Tempranillo has a modern, medium-high intensity nose of vanilla, oak spice, and tobacco wrapped around a core of red berry, cherry, and blackberry aromas, all of which come through on the nicely on the mid-weighted and dry palate. It has very good acidity and is supported by supple, well-structured tannins. Earthy notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
3.5 Stars
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3.5 Stars
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Brotte La Rollande Crozes Hermitage 2022, Ac
Rhône, France$32.95
This Syrah has a lovely, open, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of funky, slightly bretty/barnyard notes that yield to reveal savoury earth, meaty, black pepper, dark berry, and blackberry aromas, plus some purple florality. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it offers savoury blackberry, black pepper spice, and meaty flavours. It has very good acidity and smooth, well-structured tannins. Savoury and fresh on the long, earthy finish. Tasted Sept. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Nages Jt 2021, A.P. Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$28.95
This blend of 85% Syrah, 10% Grenache, and 5% Carignan has a fresh, ripe, stone mineral, black raspberry, black cherry, currant, and peppery spice nose of medium-high intensity. It has lovely stony, smoky, black raspberry, black cherry, and blackberry flavours that echo on the dry, medium+ to medium-full bodied palate. It has fresh, juicy acidity, alongside ripe, slightly chalky tannins. The spicy mid-palate leads to stony, savoury, minerally, and white spice notes on the long aftertaste. Tasted Nov. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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