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
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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San Felice Il Grigio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017, Sustainable, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$51.95
80% Sangiovese. The medium-high intensity nose has savoury and wet earth aromas flecked with subtle red cherry, dried cherry, floral, and wood spice notes. On the medium-full bodied palate it has tangy aroma replays along supported by structured chalky tannins and very good, juicy acidity. Wood spice with subtle cherry notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted May 2022. Score: 92+ pts
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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Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$49.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese with 20% Merlot & Colorino, the highly aromatic nose offers sweet spice, red cherry, floral, and some dried cherry notes, all of which come through very nicely on the medium-full bodied, structured palate. It's with slightly chalky tannins, while the long, balanced and very satisfying finish has excellent length. Tasted Nov/2021.
4.5 Stars
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Clemens Busch Nonnengarten Pündericher Ortswein Riesling 2016, Vdp
Mosel, Germany$37.95
Sourced from red slate soils on extremely steep slopes, this Riesling has a gorgeous, medium-high intensity and finely balanced aromatic nose with honeyed, waxy, citrus, and peach characters. The crunchy, fruity palate is fairly sweet with lovely aroma replays supported by juicy, bright acidity. Slightly chalky mineral textured on the mid-palate. Excellent length that tapers to a dry finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
4.5 Stars
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Rodney Strong Symmetry 2017, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$61.25
Richly fragrant, fresh & spicy on the highly aromatic nose w/ a lovely mélange of red & black fruits, currant, cassis, grilled herbs & savoury earth aromas with a touch of barnyard & anise adding further complexity. It's full-bodied & dry w/ ripe, chewy, elegant & well-structured tannins. Lovely, rich flavours of red & black fruits, black cherry, currant, cassis, grilled herbs, oak spice & earth flavours. A touch palate warming on mid-palate, but still balanced, while acids are fresh & juicy. Grilled herbs, dark fruits & smoky earth notes linger on the long, elegant finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Greywacke Pinot Gris 2017, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Screw cap. The medium-high intensity nose offers an initial flinty, sulphide, yeasty mineral, and lightly nose tingling experience, but laying underneath are rich, ripe and complex aromas of stone fruit, pear, apple, peach, citrus, floral, and grapefruit with touches of honey. On the rich, ripe, concentrated, and creamy palate are off-dry flavours of poached pear, ginger, honey, and spice. Slightly warming on the mid-palate, but still well-balanced with juicy acidity. Honeyed ginger, citrus, spice, and yeasty minerals linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Dec/2021.
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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Château Beau Site 2018, Aoc Saint Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France$52.95
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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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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