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
Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru 2021, A.C.
Burgundy, France$52.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose has flinty-earthy mineral aromas layered over lemon citrus and white floral, with impressive depth. It's medium+ weighted and dry with crisp, vibrant, and saliva-inducing acidity with lovely, ripe, and balanced aroma replays of lemon citrus, flinty mineral, and white floral flavours with a twist of honey and some spice notes. Gently tangy and tart on the mid-palate, while flinty-earthy mineral notes linger through to the exceptionally long, lightly chalky textured finish. Tasted July 2023.
4.5 Stars
Banfi Poggio Alle Mura Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$72.20
Elegantly fragrant and highly aromatic, this Sangiovese has attractive red and black fruits, cherry, currant, fine sweet wood spices, and rose floral aromas. On the elegant, medium-full bodied palate it is dry with slender, structured, and gritty textured tannins joined with fresh acidity that delivers lovely, well-balanced aroma replays. Tapers to a savoury, long, crisp, and structured finish, with excellent length. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Palmer Brut Reserve Champagne, Ac, France
Champagne, France$85.95
Rich and elegantly fragrant, the medium-high to highly aromatic nose has a lovely, complex mix of biscuit, toasty, brioche, autolytic, lemon citrus, and pear/apple aromas, plus leesy mineral accents. The mid-weighted palate is crisp and refreshing with lovely autolytic, lemon citrus, brioche, toasty, pear, and apple replays on the flavour profile. It has an elegant mouthfeel with crisp acidity and a fine bead of bubbles. Harmonious and well-balanced throughout with fine citrus, toasty, and leesy mineral notes joined by white florals on the long, crisp, and elegant finish. Tasted Dec. 2024.
4.5 Stars
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2018, Napa Valley
California, Usa$60.95
Primarily Petite Sirah. Elegantly perfumed aromas of black and blue berry, dark plum, peppery spice, and cocoa, with some wood spice and reductive notes rise out of the glass. It's full-bodied and well-structured on the palate with juicy, ripe black and blue fruit, pepper, spices, and cocoa flavours with touches of smoky mineral and black raspberry adding further complexity. Acids are fresh, vibrant, and juicy, while the firm tannins are structured and grainy. Nicely balanced throughout with savoury, smoky mineral, and cocoa notes lingering on the very long finish. Tasted Jan. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2019, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$31.95
From mature vines grown on limestone-clay soils, fermented with indigenous yeasts in both tank and neutral barrels, and aged for 10 months sur lie. Gorgeous, highly aromatic nose has lovely notes of honey, peach, apricot, and subtle limestone mineral. Dry on the structured and textured palate with lemon/lime citrus, plus subtle oak nuances on the flavour profile. Excellent length on the long, textured, and slightly chalky finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
4.5 Stars
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4.5 Stars
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Château Beau Site 2018, Ac Saint Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$48.95
The medium-high to high intensity aromatics have dark red & black fruits, currant, cassis & black cherry notes joined by spicy, fine wood spices & sandalwood surrounding a core of savoury forest floor. The dry, full-bodied bodied palate is rich, spicy & touch warm w/ savoury earth, fine wood spice, blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry & graphite mineral flavours accented w/ dried herbs. Acids are juicy & mouth-watering, while the refined, well-structured tannins have a gently chalky textured mouthfeel. Savoury, graphite, and dried herb notes on exceptionally long finish. Tasted May 2024.
4.5 Stars
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Closson Chase Churchside Pinot Noir 2019, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$42.00
Lovely, highly aromatic nose delivers complex and elegant red berry, currant, sour cherry, strawberry, black tea leaf aromas, all of which come through in spades on the palate with lovely balance and impressive depth and structure. Refreshing acids lift the palate, while tannins are smooth and refined. Excellent length on the finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
4.5 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$44.95
The medium-high intensity nose is fragrant & open with attractive aromas of leafy grilled herbs, red & black fruits, currant, cherry, cassis & fine wood spice with touches of mint and savoury earth. It's full-bodied, ripe & dry with lovely red and black fruited cherry, currant, cassis, mint, and leafy herb flavours on the palate. It's well-structured with fresh, juicy acidity and ripe, structured, and fine-grained tannins that are youthful and a touch grippy. More savoury with earth and wood spice notes on the mid-palate, which linger through to the long, gently smoky finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Château Prieuré Lichine 2016, 4e Cru Classé, Ac Margaux, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$113.95
Blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Rich, complex, dark and red fruited, brooding aromas of spice, currant, and cassis mixed with savoury, earthy, oak, and touches of sweet tobacco and herb. It's medium-full bodied on the elegantly spiced palate, slightly warm, with lovely currant, cassis, tobacco, and earthy notes on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity and structured, fine-grained tannins that are quite integrated with a pleasant grippiness. Savoury, earthy tones with touches of graphite linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Dec/2020.
4.5 Stars
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