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
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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Nuiton Beaunoy Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023, A.C.
Burgundy, France$24.95
The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose delivers classic sour red cherry, black cherry, earthy, mushroom, beet root, and strawberry aromas, all of which come through in a nicely balanced fashion on the dry, medium+ bodied palate, with good density. It has very good, juicy acidity, plus some youthful tannin, structure, and gently supple grip that will reward with 2-3 years in the cellar. The long, satisfying finish has spice, earthy, mushroom, and savoury notes. Tasted Aug. 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Marchigue, Valle De Colchagua
Chile$24.95
Blended with 10% Syrah and 5% Carmenere, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a touch reductive with perfumed and generously intense aromas of ripe blackberry, currant, cassis, and oak spice. The full-bodied palate is dry and creamy with lovely cherry and spice driven aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity and well-structured tannins, while the long finish is earthy and tangy. Tasted Nov. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Volcanes De Chile Tectonia Grenache/Petite Sirah/Mourvèdre 2021, Valle Central
Central Valley, Chile$24.95
This blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Petite Sirah, and 15% Mourvèdre has a medium+ intensity nose featuring Damson plum, dark berry, blackberry, cherry, and raspberry aromas surrounding a core of stony minerals. It's dry and medium-full bodied on the palate with impressive concentration and lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Acids are well-balanced, while the tangy, ripe tannins are nicely textured. Tangy with plum and cherry notes on the long finish. Tasted Oct. 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Château Bouscassé Madiran 2019, A.P.
Southwest, France$23.95
Primarily Tannat with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in support, this has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose that has ripe black fruits, blackberry, black cherry, currant, herbs, and wood spice aromas. The densely packed aromas echo on the dry, medium-full bodied palate, and is supported by well-structured and approachable tannins. It has a pleasant mouthfeel with well-balanced acidity, while the finish is long and a touch grippy. Tasted Sept. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
3.5 Stars
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