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
Quails' Gate Dry Riesling 2025, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$21.95
Elegantly fragrant, the lifted medium-high intensity nose offers ripe lemon/lime citrus, lemon peel, peach, and pear aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is dense and concentrated with fresh, vibrant acidity. It has very nicely balanced aroma replays joined by spice and grapefruit notes, with a kiss of sweetness on the flavour profile. Delicious peach, lemon, and citrus notes linger on the long, tasty finish. Tasted Apr. 2026.
3.5 Stars
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Ravasqueira Encantado Tinto 2024, Doc Alentejo, Portugal
Alentejo, Portugal$17.95
Blend of 50% Syrah with about equal parts Touriga Franca and Alicante Bouschet completing the cuvée. The medium+ intensity nose is ripe and fruity with red & black fruits, and black plum aromas. It's full-bodied and chewy on the palate with pleasing aroma replays of ripe, sweet fruited. plum, black fruit, sweet spice, and vanilla flavours. It has very good acids and chewy tannins with good structure. Very good length with vanilla and cocoa notes on the finish. Tasted Apr. 2026. Score: 88+ pts
3.5 Stars
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2022, Doc
Veneto, Italy$18.95
This blend of 85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone has a medium+ to medium-high intensity nose with well-balanced aromas of dark red berry, dried herbs, balsamic, and macerated cherry, plus hints of floral, cocoa, and oak spices adding complexity. It's medium-full bodied and dry on the palate with delicious dark red cherry, spice, dried herb, and cocoa flavours supported by fresh acidity. It's nicely textured with supple, well-structured tannins. Cocoa and savoury earth notes linger on the long, tasty finish. Tasted Sept. 2026.
3.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(19)O
Alessandro Berselli Signature Collection Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2025, Docg
Prosecco, Italy$19.95
Crafted with 100% Glera, this has a clean, medium+ intensity nose featuring pear, citrus, lime, apple, and grapefruit aromas in a ripe and elegant profile, all of which echo very nicely on the clean, well-balanced, and gently off-dry palate. There's fresh acidity alongside somewhat frothy mousse. Touch of pleasant, savoury bitterness on the mid-palate, while the finish is long and clean. Tasted Sept. 2026.
3.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(23)O
Muga Rosé 2025, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$17.95
This blend of Garnacha Tinta and Viura has a ripe, medium+ intensity nose featuring red berry, cherry, peach, and strawberry, plus whiffs of savoury, earthy mineral. The weighty, medium-full bodied palate is dry with balanced acidity and pleasing peach, fruity red berry, strawberry, and cherry flavours. A touch warm on the mid-palate, while the lengthy finish is clean and dry. Tasted June 2026. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Sister'S Run Sunday Slippers Chardonnay 2024, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$18.95
The clean, fragrant nose offers a fine mix of buttery, ripe orchard fruit, pear, apple, and lemon curd, aromas, along with some intriguing leesy, nutty, and mealy notes. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is dry and a touch tart with tangy, fresh acidity carrying the pear, apple, lemon curd, and slightly mealy flavours. Spiced, leesy mineral, and orchard fruit notes linger on the long, tasty finish. Tasted Aug. 2026.
3.0 Stars
(1000+)+(75)O
Angove Pinot Gris 2025, South Australia, Sustainable
South Australia, Australia$17.95
The fresh, medium+ intensity nose offers candied lemon drop, citrus, Asian pear, and apple aromas with hints of mineral. It is sweet fruited but essentially dry on the mid-weighted palate with good structure. The flavours on the palate mimic the aromas in a well-balanced fashion with notable lemon peel, citrus, and orange notes adding further interest. Acids are well-balanced, while the finish is crisp and dry, with very good length. Sept. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(957)+(40)O
Bord Elegance Laudun Côtes Du Rhône-villages Blanc 2024, Ap
Rhône, France$19.95
This blend of 70% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 10% Viognier, and 5% Roussanne has a generous nose that is ripe and lightly tropical fruited with pineapple, pear, apple, and spice aromas. On the dry, medium-bodied palate it has very nice, well-balanced aroma replays joined by notions of grapefruit, citrus, and wild herb flavours. Very good acidity is clean and well-balanced, while touches of minerals and leesy notes appear on the finish, with very good length. Tasted June 2025.
3.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(43)O
Hugh Hamilton The Rascal Shiraz 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
Australia$26.95
Tasted May 2025.
3.0 Stars
(795)V
Torre Zambra Incastro Rosa 2025, Igt Terre Di Chieti, Sustainable, Vegan
Abruzzo, Italy$19.95
This 70/30 blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano has a fresh, medium+ intensity nose of red berry, strawberry, cherry, and raspberry aromas. It is dry on the fairly dense, medium+ to medium-full bodied palate with ripe and bright red berry and cherry replays on the flavour profile with a touch of sweetness. It has very good acidity, while delicious red & black raspberry, wild berry, and strawberry notes linger on the long, dry finish. Tasted Apr. 2026. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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