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 http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Les Vignes De Bila Haut Cotes Du Roussillon Blanc 2018, Ac, Midi
Midi, France$15.95
Lovely floral, lemon citrus, grapefruit, and ripe apple aromas of medium+ intensity with touches of smoky mineral. The dry, medium+ bodied palate is slightly fleshy with fresh, crisp and lively acidity to support the ripe lemon citrus, grapefruit and white floral flavours, with fine mineral notes arriving on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Jan/2021.
3.0 Stars
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Kahurangi Mount Arthur Reserve Riesling 2017, Vegan, Sustainable, Single Vineyard, Nelson, South Island
Nelson, New Zealand$22.95
Screw cap. Vegan-friendly. Lovely, elegant floral, lemon/lime, and peach aromas with a touch of petrol rising out of the glass. The textured, medium+ bodied palate is both slightly tart and honeyed with lemon pith and floral flavours in a slightly sweet profile that is balanced by lively acidity. It's chalky textured with floral and touches of earthy mineral on the long, dry, slightly taut finish. Enjoyable now, but should provide even more pleasure in a couple of years. Tasted Oct/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2019, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$13.95
The 2019 vintage is fragrant and ripe with floral, grassy, gooseberry, and citrus aromas that follow through on the nicely balanced, medium-bodied palate with lively acidity. Finish is long and juicy. Best over the next 2 years. Tasted Oct/2019.
3.0 Stars
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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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