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
Cave De Roquebrun Granges Des Combes 2021, A.O.C. Saint Chinian Roquebrun
Languedoc, France$16.30
The fresh, lifted nose of medium-high intensity is ripe & spicy w/ lovely red & black fruits, blkbrry, raspbrry, cherry, peppery spice, stony mineral & dried herb aromas w/ touches of meaty & savoury notes. Notably mid-weighted on dry palate w/ complex ripe blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, savoury meaty, stony mineral, blk pepper spice & dried herb flavours supported by tangy, juicy acidity. Smooth, refined tannins have some chalky textured & youthful grip. Stony mineral w/ touches of spice linger on slightly tangy, crisp finish, w/ excellent length. Tasted May 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Gorghi Tondi Coste A Preola Grillo 2022, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$18.95
The medium-high intensity nose is elegantly aromatic with depth, offering lovely yellow fruit, lemon oil citrus, earthy-leesy minerality, white peach, and apple aromas with whiffs of sea breeze and white florals adding further complexity. It has good weight on the dry, medium+ to medium-full bodied, well-structured palate with a lightly honeyed profile of lemon, apple, wild herbs, and saline mineral flavours. It has a very good, well-structured and textured mouthfeel and juicy, slightly tart acidity. Mineral notes linger on the savoury, lengthy, and textured finish. Tasted May 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère Etiqueta Blanca 2022, Do Valle Del Maipo, Sustainable, Vegan
Maipo Valley, Chile$18.95
The fresh, medium to medium-high intensity nose is typically herbaceous alongside ripe black fruits, currant, cassis, and tobacco aromas. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has smooth, rounded tannins with very good structure. Acids are fresh and nicely balanced. Lovely, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile lead to tobacco and spice notes on the long finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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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$19.95
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
Crafted with 100% Chardonnay, this has a fresh and citrusy, medium to medium-high intensity nose nuanced with brioche, pear, and mineral aromas. It's medium-full bodied with crisp acidity and fine bubbles on the palate with citrusy, pear, and apple flavours in a ripe profile. Essentially dry with leesy mineral notes lingering on the long-lasting finish. Tasted Apr. 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Skouras Cuvée Prestige Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero Rosé 2023, Pgi Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$16.95
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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Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada$32.95
The medium to medium-high intensity nose offers ripe stone fruits, melon, and nectarine aromas nuanced with subtle oak spice, earthy mineral, pear, and apple. The medium+ bodied palate has spicy aroma replays on the flavour profile on a textured frame with fresh acidity. Earthy minerals and spice notes linger on the long finish. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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