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
Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Estate Bottled, Rutherford, Napa Valley
California, Usa$52.95
Blend of 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Semillon. The elegant, medium-high intensity nose is earthy-leesy in profile with pear, stone fruit, white peach, citrus, lemongrass, and herbs. On the medium+ bodied palate it is very textural and rich with pear, citrus, lemongrass, and white peach replays supported by juicy, balanced acidity. Citrus, pear, and subtle spices linger on the long, crisp, and tight finish. Tasted Apr. 2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
Carpineto Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$31.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, and the rest other red grape varietals. The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is fresh and open with lovely red and dried cherry, and floral aromas with hints of bretty and earthy undertones. It's medium-full bodied with very nice aroma replays on the flavour profile and supported by fresh, balanced acidity and supple, grippy tannins. Long, satisfying finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 2020, Castagneto Carducci, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$43.95
This blend of 55% Sangiovese and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon has a clean, ripe, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of dark cherry-berry, currant, and clove with hints of cassis, as well as elegant wood spice aromas. Some beautiful floral notes emerge with time in glass. On the medium to medium-full bodied palate it offers elegant, fine-grained, and gritty tannins that have some structure. Very nice aroma replays are nicely balanced on the palate. Clove, currant, and dark cherry replays linger on the long, succulent finish. Tasted Sept. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Les Caillottes Sancerre 2019, Ac
Loire, France$35.95
Clean, elegant, and fresh aromas of lemon citrus, white floral, and ripe orchard fruit with subtle herb, spiciness and leesy mineral aromas rising out of the glass. It's medium-full bodied with lovely aromas replays and fine, well-delineated acidity gliding across the palate. Elegant and drinking beautifully at this stage. Lightly spicy on the slightly chalky textured, juicy mid-palate. Lovely citrus and apple, along with a fine mineral streak lingers on the well-balanced finish, with excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2022. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$25.95
Fragrant, perfumed, and highly aromatic, it is subtly nose-tingling and quite complex with ripe tropical fruit, passion fruit, guava, kiwi, mango, and citrus aromas with delicate floral tones and touches of rock melon and lemongrass. It's medium-full bodied and fleshy with very good concentration and ripe flavour replays of passion fruit, kiwi, guava, zesty citrus, mango, and lemongrass. Nicely textured on the mid-palate, while acids are fresh, juicy, and well-balanced. Leans more floral and citrusy with a sense of minerality on the very long, zesty finish. Tasted Aug. 2022. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Charles Baker Riesling Picone Vineyard 2020, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada$44.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose of lemon/lime citrus, apple, mineral, and herbal aromas with a touch of reductive notes rise out of the glass. The crunchy, medium-full bodied palate offers very nice lemon/lime citrus with some petrol, mineral, and tart citrus flavours adding interest in an off-dry profile. Tart acidity freshens the palate. Minerally with some sweetness on the long, balanced finish. Tasted May 2023
4.0 Stars
Cable Bay Syrah 2018, Waiheke Island
New Zealand$39.95
Excellent results from a cool, wet year, this Syrah has a fragrant, black pepper spice, dark currant, and dark berry nose with hints of floral. It's medium+ bodied with lovely aroma replays. Juicy fruit and elegant tannins add to the experience. Earthy notes arrive on the fine, long finish. Tasted Mar/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Thirty Bench Small Lot Riesling Wood Post Vineyard 2019, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$29.75
The highly aromatic nose is lightly musky with wonderful, primary fruit aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and lemon/lime citrus. On the medium+ bodied palate it is clean and elegant with refined acidity. It is impressively structured with an off-dry (i.e. lightly sweet) flavour profile of ripe peach, apricot, and lemon/lime citrus joined by spice and touches of petrol. The petrol notes linger through to dry finish, with excellent length. Tasted Apr. 2023. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
Alpamanta Breva Pét Nat Sparkling Criolla 2021, Ancestral Method, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$27.25
Crafted with Criolla, it has enticing, fragrant aromas of wild berries, cherry, currant & blackberry joined by funky earthy, barnyard notes that blow off with time in the glass. It's fresh and lively on the dry, light-to-mid-weighted palate with deliciously complex wild berry, cherry, currant, and blackberry replays, plus dried spices, thyme & mint adding intrigue. Gently tangy on the mid-palate, it's also nicely textured with a supple grip & succulent, juicy acids. Crisp bubbles & with some leesy mineral notes lingering on the long finish. Tasted Apr. 2023. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2018, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$29.95
Lovely, highly aromatic and open nose of apple, pear, and vanilla with touches of flinty, smoky oak rising out of the glass. It has nicely balanced aroma replays with juicy, balanced acids on the medium+ bodied, structured palate. Excellent length on the long, clean finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
4.0 Stars
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