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
Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.95
The fresh, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely aromas of freshly crushed dark berries, blackberry, violets, and savoury earthy, stony minerality notes. It's medium-full bodied on the ripe, chewy palate with more dark berry, blackberry, violets, dried herb, and earthy mineral characters on the flavour profile. Showing a touch of warmth at this stage, but still balanced, while the acids are fresh and juicy. Smooth tannins have a fine, dusty texture. Minerally with violet, dark berry, and subtle oak notes linger on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2022.
3.0 Stars
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Fogolar Wines Hughes Riesling Hughes Vineyard 2019, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Ontario, Canada$20.20
Screw cap. The fragrant nose offers attractive honeyed and floral characters nuanced with lemon/lime citrus and petrol aromas. It has good weight on the medium+-full bodied, concentrated palate, with lovely honey, floral, lemon/lime citrus, and petrol replays joined by peach, apple, and leesy mineral flavours. It's medium-dry in sweetness, with a crunchy mouthfeel and well-balanced acidity, while tapering to a dry-ish, lightly chalky textured finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Whitehaven Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$19.95
Fresh, medium+ intensity aromatics offer stone fruits, melon, pear, honeysuckle, and floral characters with a touch of cotton candy. The medium-full bodied has a kiss of sweetness with spiced melon, quince, and pear flavours and a touch of herb. With 5 months of lees contact, it is nicely textured with very good acidity, while the finish is long and palate quenching. Tasted Mar/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Sustainable, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$22.95
Screw cap. This Sustainably Crafted Sauvignon Blanc has a fresh, intense, yet restrained aromatics offering passion fruit, guava, lemon/lime citrus, gooseberry, nettle, and tropical fruit aromas with just a touch of leesy character. It is medium-full bodied on the richly concentrated and slightly creamy palate with very nice replays of passion fruit, guava, lime, and tart citrus flavours that are supported by fresh, vibrant acidity. Some tartness with mineral, citrus, and passion fruit notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Monte Creek Cabernet/Merlot 2017, BC VQA British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada$23.95
Blend of 69% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Screw cap. Clean, medium+ intensity aromas of dark fruited currant, cassis, pepper spice, and oak. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with pleasing, fine-grained, and textured tannins and fresh, juicy acidity. More dark berry, cassis, and currant flavours are joined by minty, bay leaf, herbs, tobacco, and plum notes that add interest and complexity. Savoury with graphite and cedar oak notes linger on the long, juicy, slightly grippy finish. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Recommended buy. Tasted Oct/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Trinity Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand$19.95
Screw cap. The elegantly intense aromatics offer lovely notes of tangy citrus, grapefruit, gooseberry, and stone fruits, all surrounded by earthy minerality in a slightly reductive and smoky profile. It has good weight on the dry, tangy palate with citrus, gooseberry, grapefruit, and apple flavours supported by juicy, well-balanced acidity. Lightly chalky textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate, with leesy mineral and tangy notes lingering on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Feb/2022.
3.0 Stars
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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$11.95
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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