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
Aurelio Settimo Barolo 2017, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$57.95
Beautiful, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of red cherry, floral, orange zest, and raspberry notes. It's full-bodied with lovely aroma replays echoing on the structured palate. It has well-balanced acidity and medium-firm tannins, while the finish is long and balanced, with excellent length. Approachable now, but will age. Tasted Oct. 2022.
4.5 Stars
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Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2017, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$39.95
Lovely, highly aromatic and very complex nose is buttery, flinty, smoky, and minerally with pear and yellow apple aromas. It has very nice aroma replays joined by saline notes on the full-bodied, concentrated palate. Acids are well-balanced on the long, juicy finish. Gorgeous! Tasted Jan/2020.
4.5 Stars
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Fontodi Chianti Classico 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
This Sangiovese has savoury and earthy, medium-high intensity aromas of wet earth, brett, and oak spice in a reductive profile. On the medium-full to full-bodied palate it has very good concentration and a crunchy mouthfeel with savoury aroma replays plus notes of truffle, mocha, and herbs. Structured with supple tannins and very good acidity. Wet earth notes linger on the long, balanced finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.5 Stars
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Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc De Blancs 2017, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada$49.95
Crafted with 100% Chardonnay that was partially barrel fermented and then aged for 54 months on the lees, it has an elegant, complex, and highly aromatic nose of citrus, lemon, smoky, flint, autolytic, biscuit, ripe apple and pear aromas. It's medium-full bodied and dry on the palate with lovely smoky, clayey, earthy flavours mingling with lemony citrus and peach notes. It has crisp, clean acidity and a fine, beaded mousse. The finish is long, clean, and fresh. Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Château Maucoil Privilège Châteauneuf Du Pape 2020, Ac Rhône
Rhône, France$62.95
The highly aromatic nose is deep & complex w/ aromas of ripe, dark red & black fruits, black cherry-raspberry, blackberry, stony mineral, garrigue, white pepper spice, kirsch & smoke. On the dry, medium-full to full-bodied palate it is ripe, harmonious, gently spicy & warming, but within balance, w/ lovely savoury, stony, black-blue fruits, peppery spice, garrigue & meaty flavours w/ touches of violet. Acids are crisp, juicy & succulent, while ripe tannins are smooth & refined w/ good structure. Stony, smoky, meaty & peppery spice notes linger on finish, w/ excellent length. Tasted Jan. 2024.
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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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$77.95
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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Dog Point Pinot Noir 2017
Marlborough, New Zealand$49.95
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is clean, elegant, and perfumed with lovely black cherry, dried tea leaf, dark cherry, earthy, cherry, beetroot, and anise aromas. It’s medium+ bodied, elegant, and quite concentrated with pleasing black cherry, mulberry, and cassis flavours with subtle oak spice notes. Nicely balanced throughout with clean acids and fine tannins. Lovely earthy, forest floor, and black cherry notes linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Mar/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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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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