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
Hidden Bench Locust Lane Rosé 2025, West Niagara, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$26.95
Similar to last year's blend, this vintage is composed of 88% Pinot Noir, 6% Chardonnay, and 6% Viognier. Lovely, bright red berry aromas of strawberry and cherry, plus some florals, citrusy, and grapefruit notes rise out of the glass. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has delicious, tangy citrus, and grapefruit flavours accented with red berry and strawberry notes. With crisp acidity, it has a long finish that is tangy, spicy, and crisp. Tasted Apr. 2026.
3.0 Stars
(1000+)V
Bisquertt Crazy Rows Cinsault 2024, Do Valle Del Itata, Chile
Itata Valley, Chile$16.95
The generous nose is ripe and fruity with bright red fruits, black raspberry, cherry, and red currant aromas which also come through on the dry, light-to-medium bodied palate, and joined by touches of spice and herbs. Acids are fresh and juicy, while the supple tannins are nicely integrated. More red fruits and spices on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(237)V
Sommer Grüner Veltliner Schiefer 2024, Leithaberg
Burgenland, Austria$22.95
The fresh, medium to medium-high intensity nose has leesy, citrus, white peach, and yeasty aromas rising out of the glass. On the dry, medium-full to full-bodied palate it is well-structured with delicious pear, citrus, grapefruit, and pea pod flavours with touches of spice and tropical fruits in a lean profile. It's got clean, well-structure acidity, which leads to stony mineral and leesy notes on the long finish. Tasted Apr. 2026.
3.0 Stars
(422)V+(26)O
Tselepos Classique Mantinia Moschofilero 2024, Mantinia
Greece$21.95
This has a restrained nose of ripe citrus, lemon verbana, white peach, floral, and honeysuckle, while on the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it offers very good concentration and vibrant acidity with peach, ripe citrus, orange flavours. Touches of spice lead to a crisp, clean finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr. 2026.
3.0 Stars
(63)V
Paper Road Pinot Noir 2023, Wairarapa, North Island
Wairarapa, New Zealand$24.95
Fragrant and open, the medium-high+ intensity nose offers earthy, mushroom, beetroot, dark berry, and black cherry aromas, plus touches of dried herbs in a savoury, complex profile. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has lovely, tangy aroma replays joined by tea leaf notes. It's supported by crisp acidity and supple, grippy tannins. More tea leaf, dark berry, black cherry, and earthy notes on the long finish. Tasted Apr. 2026. Score: 91+ pts
3.0 Stars
(65)V+(1)O
Kilikanoon Killerman'S Run Grenache/shiraz/mataro 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Medium+ intensity nose with aromas of raspberry, currant, and sweet spices. It's medium-full bodied with nice aroma replays and just a hint of sweetness that's tempered by lively acidity. Slightly chalky tannins. Hints of purple fruits on the long finish. Tasted May/2016. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(0)V
Les Vignerons Du Castelas Vieilles Vignes Signargues Côtes Du Rhône-villages 2013, Ac
Rhône, France$14.25
Blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 20% Carignan. Ripe raspberry, blackberry and kirsch liqueur on top of a layer of forest floor, and hints of sweet spice aromas from the glass. Medium+ bodied on the palate with plush, dusty tannins and flavours of blackberry, dark fruits, spice and earth. Acids are juicy. Fruit holds up well to the 14% abv. Long finish with just a touch of tannic grip. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. Tasted July/2016. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(0)V
Arboleda Carmenère 2014, Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$19.95
Contains 5% Petit Verdot, this has medium+ intensity aromas that are herbaceous with green pepper, hints of bramble, black olive, white pepper and brett adding complexity. The palate is medium-full bodied with pleasing aroma replays and juicy, mouth-watering acids. Long, earthy finish. Still a bit tight, but should be better in 1-2 years. Tasted May/2016. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Schloss Schönborn Estate Riesling 2011, Qualitätswein
Rheingau, Germany$16.95
Effervescent nose showing mineral, apricot, orange and citrus. It's medium-bodied with bright acids and very nice aroma replays with primarily orange and grapefruit flavours. There is 40 g/l residual sugar, but comes off as medium-dry (i.e. still quite sweet) due to racy acids. Very good length on the finish. Tasted May/2016.
3.0 Stars
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Casas Del Toqui Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$14.75
Sweet ripe fruits, hint of sweetness on the nose with cherry, strawberry, cranberry aromas that also come through in a balanced fashion on the palate. Fruit forward with very good acids. Long finish. Tasted Oct/2015. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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