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
Greywacke Riesling 2018, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Screw cap. Lovely, highly aromatic nose is slightly reductive and features earthy mineral, leesy, and petrol notes followed by lime zest, citrus, and floral aromas. It has lively, vibrant acidity on the medium+ bodied palate with fine concentration. Nicely textured with citrus, floral, and apple flavours. There's some sweetness, but it is relatively hidden due to the high acidity. Apple, floral, and stony mineral notes linger on the long, lip-smacking finish. Lovely! Tasted Oct/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Carpineto Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$31.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, and the rest other red grape varietals. The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is fresh and open with lovely red and dried cherry, and floral aromas with hints of bretty and earthy undertones. It's medium-full bodied with very nice aroma replays on the flavour profile and supported by fresh, balanced acidity and supple, grippy tannins. Long, satisfying finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Château D'aquéria Tavel Rosé 2021, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
Blend of mainly Grenache, Clairette, and Syrah, the lovely, medium-high intensity aromatics offer fresh, red fruited aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and fine mineral notes with hints of citrus and peach. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is very nicely balanced with raspberry, cherry, strawberry, currant, mineral, and citrus flavours, plus lightly peppery and herbal notes, all lifted by fresh acidity. Minerally, red fruited, and citrus notes linger on the long, juicy, and crisp finish. Tasted May 2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2020, Traditional Method, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$29.95
Aged for 7 months on lees and 28 months sur lattes, this has an elegant, citrusy, hay, orchard fruit, green apple, quince, and pear aromas of generous intensity. On the palate it's dry with elegant and charming bubbles which lift the minerally and spice flavours accented by some autolytic and leesy notes. It has clean acidity that delivers a fine mouthfeel, while the crisp finish has very good length. Tasted June 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$28.95
Perhaps better than ever, this has a fresh, highly aromatic nose that is ripe with kiwi, guava, passion fruit, gooseberry, and nettle aromas, plus mineral and grassy notes adding further complexity. The creamy, medium bodied palate is dry with good weight and a finely tuned acidity. All the aromas come through with exquisite balance on the flavour profile, while leesy mineral and spice notes linger on the very long finish. Tasted Oct. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Marnes Et Caillottes Sancerre 2020, A.C.
Loire, France$38.95
Lovely, intense, and ripe aromas of lemon citrus, melon, and grapefruit with touches of tropical fruit, all underpinned by fine, stony minerality. It has very good fruit concentration on the medium-full bodied palate with ripe, slightly honeyed and gently spicy flavours of lemon citrus, melon, grapefruit, apple, peach, and tropical fruits framed by fresh and elegant acidity. Nicely balanced throughout with fine, leesy mineral notes lingering on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Dec. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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13th Street Premier Cuvée Sparkling 2017, Traditional Method, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$39.95
Blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir that spent 4 years on its lees. It has a lovely, very attractive, and highly aromatic nose of elegant citrus, grapefruit, lemon, brioche, pastry, and autolytic characters. The palate is crisp, clean, and dry with lovely aroma replays and notable citrusy and lemon pith flavours. Biscuit and citrusy flavours linger on the crisp, dry, and exceptionally long, balanced finish. Tasted Nov. 2022. Score: 93+ pts
4.0 Stars
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El Enemigo El Mirador Bonarda 2017, Single Vineyard Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
The rich, elegant, refined, and intense nose is deep, complex and spicy with dark berries, black cherry, blackberry, stony mineral, purple fruit, and hints of chocolate. Interesting black raspberry notes emerge with time in the glass. On the medium-full bodied there is some warmth on the entry, but it has smooth, refined and nicely textured tannins that support the spicy, dark berry, black cherry, blackberry, stony mineral, and cocoa flavours. Acids are fresh and juicy. Lovely dark berry, black cherry, and stony mineral notes linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2022.
4.0 Stars
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Castello Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, 47th Anniversary Docg
Tuscany, Italy$30.95
Composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose with intriguing wood spice, exotic spices, licorice, and dark berry aromas. The nose follows through on the medium-full bodied palate with elegant, youthful tannins, and fresh, balanced acidity. Very good length on the finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2022, Doc Bolgheri Rosso, Second Wine Of Ornellaia
Tuscany, Italy$78.95
65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Cabernet Franc. The clean, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose delivers lovely, optimally ripe black currant, cassis & clove aromas, plus some rose floral, earthy mineral & sweet wood spice notes adding further complexity. The dry, medium-full bodied palate has lovely, well-balanced aroma replays that echo on the rich, nicely structured palate. It has very good, juicy acidity, with ripe & well-structured tannins that will reward ageing. Turns woodsy & earthy on mid-palate, lingering through to the long, savoury finish. Tasted Sept. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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