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
Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2019, Doc
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$19.95
Made with the Teroldego varietal, this has a fresh, lifted, medium to medium-high intensity nose that is fruit forward with dark red berry, cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, cran-cherry, and currant aromas, with some savoury earth notes laying underneath. It all comes through nicely with deliciousness on the dry, well-balanced, medium+ bodied palate. It has very good, crisp acidity and smooth, rounded tannins. Touches of clove spice appear on the fresh finish, with very good length. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Emiliana Signos De Origen Chardonnay/Rousanne 2022, Do Valle De Casablanca
Casablanca Valley, Chile$21.95
This blend of 94% Chardonnay and 6% Roussanne has a medium+ intensity nose that is fresh and ripe with citrusy and lemony aromas accented by pear and apple with some tangy notes. It's medium to medium-full bodied and dry on the well-structured palate with good concentration. It's gently spicy with delicious pear, apple, and citrusy aroma replays, joined by some vanilla and mealy notes on the flavour profile. The spice notes are accented with earthy tones on the long finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Montgras Antu Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Do Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Touch reductive on the medium+ intensity nose with earthy, dark fruited, blackberry, black cherry, and dried herb aromas. It's full-bodied with delicious aroma replays coming through on the dry palate, alongside very good acidity and grippy, slightly youthful tannins. Earthy, black cherry, and dark currant notes linger on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Evans & Tate Hullabaloo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$19.95
Fresh and open, the medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers cool, minty, black cherry, dark currant, and cassis aromas alongside gentle oak spice, and savoury earth notes. It's full-bodied and dry, with ripe cassis, plum, dark currant, black cherry, savoury earth, and cedary oak spice flavours flecked with minty herbs in a warming profile. It has crisp and juicy acidity, while the medium-firm and textured tannins are well-structured. Savoury earth and minty herb notes with touches of cedary oak linger on the long, chalky textured finish. Tasted Feb. 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Vignerons Des Pierres Dorées Beaujolais La Rose Blanche 2022, Ap
Beaujolais, France$22.95
This Chardonnay has a medium+ intensity nose of ripe orchard fruit, apple, citrus, and lemony aromas. It's light-to-mid weighted with a crunchy mouthfeel and delicious aroma replays on the dry, predominantly citrus and apple palate that is by joined herbally and Flintstones vitamin flavours. Some mineral notes appear on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine 2006, VQA Niagara On The Lake (200ml)
Ontario, Canada$25.95
Tasted 2008 version. Icewine goodness from the cork - apricot, honey aromas. Peach and honey aromas from the glass. Syrupy mouthfeel with notes of peach, burnt honey, apricot and red apple. Absolutely delicious! Tasted Dec/2011.
3.5 Stars
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Warre’s Otima 10 Year Old Port, Douro Valley (500ml)
Douro, Portugal$17.90
Honey and caramel fill your senses. Smooth. Well made and highly recommended. Tasted Oct/2011.
3.5 Stars
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Konzelmann Special Select Late Harvest Vidal 2006, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Tasted 2004 vintage. Aromas of candied oranges, honey and peach from cork. Soft toasted honey notes, slight citrusy aromas in the glass.Honey, peach, nutmeg and orange flavours on the palate. Light texture. Very sweet for a late harvest. Delicious. Tasted Apr/2012.
3.5 Stars
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Concha Y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2007, Rapel Valley, Las Pataguas Vineyard
Chile$15.95
Cork smells of plums, dark fruit and hints of raisin. Inky, smoky, chocolate, cassis, pomegranate and hints of mocha aromas from the glass. Cassis, herbal, white pepper, mocha, milk chocolate notes on the palate. Full bodied red with ripe tannins. Could be aged another 1-2 years, but can be savoured today. Recommended. Tasted Jan/2012.
3.5 Stars
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Muskoka Lakes Winery Red Maple 2007 (375ml)
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Made with cranberries and maple syrup. Closed nose, but flavours of cranberry, caramel and maple syrup come through on the lively palate. Sweetness cut by acidity from cranberries. Very nice! Tasted Aug/2012.
3.5 Stars
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