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
Vidal Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this has fresh, passion fruit, tropical fruit, kiwi and lime zest aromas rising out of the glass. The medium+ body has fairly good fruit concentration and ripe fruited, passion fruit replays on the flavour profile supported by juicy, balanced acidity. Appealing tropical fruit and passion fruit notes linger on the balanced finish, with very good length. Tasted Mar/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Lacour Tourny Bordeaux Red 2018
Bordeaux, France$11.50
Rich, medium+ intensity nose offers blackberry and spice aromas accented by dark cherry, raspberry, and touches of black plum. On the dry, medium-bodied palate it has fresh acidity and fruit forward, plummy, dark berry, spice, and beet flavours. Mild tannins have a subtle textured grip. Nicely balanced overall with a savoury, earthy, and juicy finish, with very good length. Tasted Dec/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Les Hauts De Lagarde Blanc 2019, Vegan, Ac Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$17.95
Blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon. The highly aromatic nose is fragrant and pretty with notes of ripe lemon/lime, citrus, passion fruit, kiwi, and white flowers. It's medium+ bodied on the ripe palate with lovely aroma replays plus touches of honey that are balanced by crisp, balanced acidity. Slightly chalky mineral textured on the mid-palate, while the long finish is juicy with oyster shell mineral and lime notes. Tasted Jan/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$24.95
Aromas of green pepper, spice, dark berry, currant, and cassis aromas rise out of the glass. It's full-bodied on the dry palate with lovely aroma replays supported by very good acidity and gritty tannins. Very good length on the long finish. Tasted Feb/2019.
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra & Clare Valley
South Australia, Australia$24.95
The medium+ intensity nose has a pretty, minty-eucalypt-herbal notes layered over currant, cassis, and blackberry aromas, all of which surrounds a savoury, earthy core. The full-bodied, structured palate has more minty-herbal flavours mingling with red currant, cassis, savoury earth, and wood spice flavours. It has juicy, well-balanced acidity and smooth, fine-grained tannins. Very good length on the textured, savoury, earthy, and minty finish. Tasted Mar/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Fratelli Povero Terre Del Conte Roero Arneis 2019, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$17.95
This medium+ intensity nose leads with mineral followed by lovely ripe, lemon citrus, green apple, and yellow floral with delicate hints of honey. The medium-bodied, ripe palate is creamy and dry with honeyed notes of floral, citrus, pear, and apple and subtle spice flavours. It has very good, well-balanced acidity with notes of oyster shell minerality, lemon, apple, and pear lingering on the juicy finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Turkey Flat Barossa Valley White 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$17.95
Screw cap. Blend of 45% Marsanne, 33% Viognier, and 22% Roussanne that was partially oak aged. The medium-high intensity nose offers lactic and vanilla-infused aromas of stone fruit and citrus with touches of sweet herb and floral. On the medium+ bodied, creamy palate it has lovely stone fruit, buttery, lactic, and sweet herbal flavours with floral touches. It has fresh, juicy acidity and a fine, slightly chalky textured, minerally finish, with excellent length. Tasted June/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Clare Valley Riesling 2019
South Australia, Australia$16.95
Screw cap. Fresh, clean, medium-high intensity aromas of lime citrus, white floral, and pear with hints of petrol and melon adding complexity. The medium-bodied palate has a fleshy mouthfeel with a dry flavour profile of lime citrus, floral, ripe pear notes, joined by a twist of honey. It has fresh, balanced acidity with oyster shell mineral, tart lime, and floral notes coming through on the long, lip-smacking finish. Tasted May/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Les Vignerons Du Castelas Le Monarque Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2019, Ap
Rhône, France$15.95
This delicious blend of 60% Viognier, 20% Grenache Blanc, and 20% Roussanne has fresh and fragrant floral aromas off the top, followed by white peach, orange, ripe melon, and touches of sweet herbal notes. The dry, medium-bodied palate is ripe and slightly honeyed with pretty, floral, honeysuckle, peach, orange citrus, and melon flavours supported by fresh acidity. Some bitterness and leesy minerals add to the peach, melon, orange, and floral notes on the long finish. Tasted May/2021. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Screw cap. The fragrant, lifted nose has aromas of minty-leafy, dark berry, currant, and cassis with savoury, earthy undertones rising out of the glass. It's medium-to-full bodied with minty, cassis, dark berry, blackberry, currant, and savoury oak flavours supported by fresh, balanced acidity and smooth, dusty-textured tannins that have a subtle grip. Nicely balanced throughout with savoury, earthy oak notes lingering on the finish, with very good length. Tasted June/2021.
3.0 Stars
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