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
Greystone Pinot Noir 2018, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
Waipara, New Zealand$43.95
Organic & vegan. Fresh, fragrant & highly aromatic nose has a lovely, balanced & complex mix of dark red cherry, strawberry, spices, earthy-stony minerality & beetroot aromas. Mid-weighted w/ very good concentration on elegant palate w/ smooth, gentle & refined tannins, along w/ fresh, juicy acidity. Very nicely balanced w/ lovely dark red cherry, strawberry, earthy beetroot & spices, plus touches of plum flavours surrounding a stony mineral core. Supple mouthfeel w/ tea leaf notes emerging on mid-palate, while finish is exceptionally long w/ lingering stony mineral notes. Tasted July 2023.
4.5 Stars
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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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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Patrick Lesec Galets Blonds Châteauneuf Du Pape 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$60.95
Rich, medium-high intensity aromas deliver ripe blackberry, raspberry, and smoky crushed rocks with touches of pepper spice. It's medium-full to full-bodied on the palate with lovely aroma replays joined by some dried herb and gentle oak spice flavours. Good fruit concentration holds up well to the slightly warming alcohol, lifted by mouthwatering acidity. Fine-grained, slightly chalky tannins are nicely textured. Stony mineral, wood spice, and blackberry notes linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Sept/2020.
4.5 Stars
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La Fiorita Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$90.40
This Sangiovese has fresh and enticing, medium-high to highly aromatic nose featuring herbally, minerally, dark berry, savoury earth, and wood spice notes. On the dry, medium-full bodied, elegant, and crunchy palate it displays lovely aroma replays that echo on the flavour profile. It has fresh, well-balanced acidity alongside refined tannins. Long and balanced on the firmly structured finish. Will be even better after a few years in the cellar. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$44.95
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has a clean, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose featuring classic black currant, cassis, herbs, and cherry aromas layered over savoury earth and wood spice. It is elegantly structured on the medium-full bodied palate with very nicely balanced aroma replays echoing on the flavour profile. It's supported by firm, slightly chalky textured tannins that deliver an elegant mouthfeel. Acids are crisp and juicy. Savoury earth notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2024.
4.5 Stars
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$91.00
The fresh, perfumed medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers captivating aromas of sweet wood spice, tangy red cherry, citrusy aromas. The dry, full-bodied palate is firmly structured with lovely aroma replays echoing on the palate. It has fresh acidity and big, firm tannins that need time to unwind. Tangy red cherry and citrus notes linger on the long, tight finish. I would tuck this away for 5+ years and enjoy to 2040. Tasted Nov. 2023.
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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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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Estate Argyros Assyrtiko 2022, P.D.O. Santorini
Santorini, Greece$53.95
From 100+ year-old, ungrafted vines, this has a lovely, medium-high to highly aromatic nose that seems a bit austere with stony mineral, lime citrus, and grapefruit aromas. It's highly concentrated on the full-bodied and dry palate with delicious mineral, lime citrus, and grapefruit flavour replays. Exceptionally well-balanced with a very nicely textured mouthfeel and saline notes on the mid-palate. Stony mineral flavours linger on the finish, with excellent length. Should age gracefully to the early 2030s. Tasted Oct. 2023. Score: 94+ pts
4.5 Stars
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