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
Jose Pariente Verdejo Fermentado En Barrica 2018, Rueda Do
Rueda, Spain$34.95
Elegantly fragrant on the nose with ripe lemon citrus, tropical fruit, lemon curd, and peach with touches of sweet vanilla. It is medium-full bodied on the creamy and spicy palate with more lemon, tropical fruit, pineapple, and peach flavours accented with subtle vanilla oak spice notes. It has juicy, mouth-watering acids while vanilla-tinged lemon and leesy notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Dec/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Estate Grown, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
California, Usa$86.95
Tasted Oct. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Vincent De La Remondière Les Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru 2020, A.C.
Burgundy, France$42.75
fragrant nose is rich, ripe, intense, and fresh, w/ lovely aromas of ripe lemon, citrus, apple & pear layered over earthy-stony minerals, plus wafts of tangy citrus. It has good weight on the dry, medium+ bodied, elegantly structured palate with delicious, lightly honeyed & ripe flavours of lemon citrus, apple & pear, with touches of hazelnut, mineral & spice adding interest and complexity. It has a nicely textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate, plus very good, bracing acidity. Classic oyster shell mineral notes linger on the long, saliva-inducing finish, with excellent length. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$26.95
Elegantly ripe w/ a medium-high intensity nose offers lovely & complex aromas of passion fruit, lime-lemon citrus & leesy minerals w/ touches of grapefrt, guava, spice, kiwi & melon adding nuance. It has a lovely, structured & textured mouthfeel w/ equally impressive weight on medium+ to medium-full bodied palate. It's dry w/ lovely ripe lime-lemon citrus, passion fruit, guava & leesy mineral flavours. Juicy & succulent w/ fresh, balanced & saliva-inducing acidity. Touch spicy + intriguing notes of mango & melon on mid-palate. Leesy mineral notes linger on long, juicy finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Pansiot Côte De Nuits Villages 2021, A.C.
Burgundy, France$40.25
Fragrant, medium-high intensity nose offers cool aromas of red & black cherries, & red currant w/ whiffs of savoury mushroom, forest floor, cinnamon spice & roses adding intrigue & complexity. It is intensely flavoured on the mid-weighted palate w/ lovely red currant, cran-sour cherry, raspberry, cinnamon spice, roses & red plum flavours, plus minerality & black tea notes. Juicy acids are fresh & lively, while the light tannins are fine-grained w/ good structure. Shows elegance throughout, w/ red currant, cherry, raspberr, & mineral notes lingering on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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J. Dénuzière Crozes Hermitage 2018, Ac
Rhône, France$29.95
The medium+ intensity nose seems a bit shy, but offers dark fruited aromas of black and blueberry alongside white pepper spice, wood, and touches of floral. It's medium+ bodied with good fruit concentration on the palate and fruit forward flavours of dark berry and blackberry joined by savoury, earthy, white pepper spice, and wood notes supported by fresh acidity and refined, dusty-textured tannins. Lovely floral notes emerge on the mid-palate and linger to the stony mineral finish, with excellent length. Tasted May/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2019, Ac
Loire, France$32.95
This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has intense and deep aromas of lemon citrus and white flowers with underlying minerality and touches of herbal and guava adding further complexities. The medium-full bodied, concentrated palate has ripe fruited aroma replays of lemon citrus, white floral, and stony mineral flavours with elegance. It has crisp, well-delineated acidity and is really well-balanced throughout with stony mineral notes lingering on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted May/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
California, Usa$39.95
The rich, ripe, fragrant, and highly aromatic nose offers lovely, elegant aromas of white pear, golden apple, citrus, and vanilla notes, all of which echo very nicely on the dry, medium-full bodied palate and supported by fresh acidity. Subtle oak spice and vanilla notes come through on the zesty mid-palate. Well-balanced throughout with mild spice and vanilla notes lingering on the long, very satisfying finish. Tasted May 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$79.95
Highly aromatic nose delivers floral, cassis, red and black fruits, dark cherry, and subtle sweet spice tones. It's full-bodied on the elegant palate with smooth, refined, and textured tannins. Lovely, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile supported by mouth-watering acids. Some grippiness towards the back end, while the finish length is excellent. Enjoy over the next 10+ years. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
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