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 2024, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$24.95
This blend of 87% Pinot Noir, 7% Viognier, and 6% Chardonnay has a medium+ to medium-high intensity nose of ripe and bright red cherry, strawberry, and citrus aromas joined by some savoury pepper spice and mineral notes. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is dry with lovely strawberry, watermelon, cherry, and savoury spice flavours supported by juicy acidity. It's nicely textured with clean berry notes on the long finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Charles Baker B Side Riesling 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Fresh, bright, medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers attractive citrusy and ripe lemon aromas accented with melon, stone fruit, and orange notes. There's some sweetness to the off-dry, nicely textured palate with delicious orange, lemon drop, and citrus flavours supported by clean and zesty acidity. Well-balanced with very good length on the slightly mineral finish. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Lungarotti Torre De Giano Bianco Di Torgiano 2023, D.O.C.
Umbria, Italy$17.95
This blend of Vermentino, Grechetto and Trebbiano has a fresh, lifted, and medium-high intensity nose of mineral, savoury earth, lemon citrus, herbs, orchard fruit, ripe apple, and pear aromas. The crunchy, mid-weighted, and dry palate has lovely citrusy aroma replays joined by touches of spice. It has very good acidity, while elegant mineral and lemon citrus notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Oct. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Dandelion Fairytale Of The Barossa Rosé 2024, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
This 100% Grenache rosé has a minerally, medium+ intensity nose surrounding a core of red berry, cherry, strawberry, and white pepper spice aromas. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied it has delicious peppery spice replays, plus red berry fruits buoyed by slightly tart acidity. It's crisply textured, while the finish is spiced and tangy, with very good length. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Feudo Maccari Olli Grillo 2024, Dop Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$16.95
Lovely, medium-high intensity nose of ripe lemon citrus aromas are joined by hints of stony and earthy minerals and fresh Mediterranean herbs in a well-balanced manner. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is dry and crunchy with deliciously ripe and well-balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus spice, yellow apple, and pear notes adding further interest. It's nicely textured with very good acidity. Minerally notes linger on the long, clean, and well-balanced finish. Tasted July 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Tawse Cherry Avenue Pinot Noir 2022, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$49.95
The lovely, medium-high intensity nose is open and delivers red berry and cherry aromas with hints of oak spice, earth, and dried herbs. It's medium-full bodied on the dry palate with delicious aroma replays on the flavour profile, which is more savoury and earthy. The crunchy tannins are smooth textured, while the crisp acids have very good structure. Savoury earth notes linger on the long, satisfying finish. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Jackson Triggs Grand Reserve Meritage 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon has a fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic that is open with red currant, cassis, red licorice, minty eucalyptus, plum, and subtle oak spice. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has pleasing, well-balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile and supported by a richly textured mouthfeel, and crisp, juicy acidity. Savoury oak notes appear on the back palate, while the finish is long and savoury. Tasted Apr. 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Jackson Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Brut Sparkling 2018
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Aged on its lees for 5 years, this blend of 53% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, and 5% Pinot Meunier has a medium-high intensity nose that is fresh and ripe with toasty, brioche, lemon citrus, pear, and apple aromas, plus touches of autolytic, pastry, and biscuit notes adding complexity and interest. It's medium-full bodied and dry with a very nice, richly rounded and textured mouthfeel. Appealing flavours of pear, apple, lemon citrus, honey, pastry, and biscuit. It has clean acidity and elegant mousse. The long, balanced finish has excellent length. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin White 2021, W.O.
Paarl, South Africa$18.95
Wild-fermented, this blend of mainly Chenin Blanc with Roussanne, Viognier, and Semillon in support has a quiet nose of lemon citrus and herbs, plus touches of ripe orchard fruits. It's medium+ to medium-full bodied and well-concentrated on the dry palate that is crunchy and textured with a dusty mouthfeel. Flavours are ripe and tangy with lemon citrus, orange, spice, and peach. Very good acidity. Touches of mealy and mineral notes add to citrus and orchard fruits on the long and juicy finish. Tasted June 2024.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico 2021, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$19.95
Mainly Sangiovese with a splash of Colorino, this has a fresh, ripe, and medium-high+ intensity of ripe red cherry, floral, rose, red berry, currant, and licorice aromas. The medium bodied palate is elegant with supple tannins and very good acidity with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays echoing on the flavour profile. Touch grippy on the long, earthy, red berry, cherry finish, plus orange notes adding further interest and complexity. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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