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
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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Ca' Di Rajo Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Doc Venezia
Veneto, Italy$17.95
Cool, medium+ intensity nose is a bit shy, revealing earthy, raspberry, strawberry, red & black fruit & savoury spice aromas flecked w/ currant & cassis notes. Medium+ bodied palate is dry & ripe w/ delicious raspberry, strawberry, red plum & dried spice flavours in a fruit forward style. Savoury graphite & earth notes add complexity & interest on slightly chewy mid-palate. Crisp acids, fresh & lively. Fairly grippy & grainy tannins are quite firm, w/ good structure. Gently tangy w/ raspberry, strawberry, savoury spice & graphite notes on well-balanced, crisp & long finish. Tasted Apr. 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Château Tanesse 2020, A.C. Côtes De Bordeaux Cadillac
Bordeaux, France$19.95
Richly fragrant and inviting, with a medium-high to highly aromatic nose of lovely ripe dark fruits, blk chry, currant, cassis & wood spice aromas surrounding core of savoury earth & accented w/ graphite, mineral, and whiffs of rose floral. It's medium+ bodied and dry with ripe black cherry, currant, cassis, earthy, and graphite flavours in a well-balanced profile w/ crisp & juicy acidity. Accessible, medium-level tannins are well-structured and provide a nicely textured mouthfeel. Savoury w/ earthy & graphite notes linger on long, gently grippy finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2022, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
The majority is Cabernet Sauvignon in this 4-grape blend. It has a fresh, medium to medium-high intensity nose that is ripe with red & black currant, cassis, savoury oak spice, and cherry aromas. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has smooth, rounded tannins with very nice aroma replays echoing on the palate, and joined by sweet wood spice notes. It has very good acidity, while the tannins are somewhat grippy on the mid-palate. Savoury with cocoa and earthy notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2024, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$22.80
Enclosed by Stelvin screw cap. 100% Pinot Noir with a pretty shade of pale salmon-copper. Medium+ to medium-high intensity aromatics of red berry, strawberry-rhubarb, cherry, melon, grapefruit, blood orange, zesty citrus, and raspberry aromas. It's medium+ bodied with very good weight and concentration on the dry palate with lovely red berry, strawberry-rhubarb, raspberry, melon, and citrus replays on the flavour profile. It's supported by clean, fresh, and lively acidity. Nicely textured and slightly tangy on the mid-palate. Touch spicy on the long, crisp, and savoury finish. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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13th Street June's Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Sustainable, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$21.95
This unoaked Chardonnay is delicate and fresh, with medium+ intensity aromas of apple, pear, and orchard fruit, along with some citrusy, cream, and earthy mineral aromas rising out of the glass. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and very nicely textured with delicious pear, apple, and citrus replays on the flavour profile, and joined by earthy minerals adding complexity and interest. It has fresh and zesty acidity. A touch spicy on the fresh, savoury, and earthy mineral finish. Tasted May 2025.
3.5 Stars
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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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Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2023, Sustainable, Qualitätswein
Wachau, Austria$19.95
Screw cap. Lovely, clean, and fresh medium-high to highly aromatic nose of ripe and zesty lemon citrus, yellow apple, hay, and pear aromas flecked with stony minerals and touches of peppery spice. The light to mid-weighted palate is dry, zesty, and fresh, with crunchy yellow apple, lemon citrus, and pear flavours nuanced with peppery spice and stony minerality. Clean and well-balanced throughout with fresh and vibrant acidity. Delicious yellow apple and lemon citrus notes taper to leesy-stony minerals on the long, crisp, and juicy finish. Tasted June 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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