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
Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2020, Traditional Method, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$29.95
Aged for 7 months on lees and 28 months sur lattes, this has an elegant, citrusy, hay, orchard fruit, green apple, quince, and pear aromas of generous intensity. On the palate it's dry with elegant and charming bubbles which lift the minerally and spice flavours accented by some autolytic and leesy notes. It has clean acidity that delivers a fine mouthfeel, while the crisp finish has very good length. Tasted June 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$58.95
Fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose. Attractive ripe red cherry, strawberry, rose floral, underbrush, herbs & savoury earth aromas w/ touches of stony mineral & citrus. Medium-full to full-bodied palate is dry w/ very good structure & lovely dried red cherry, rose floral, savoury scorched earth, mineral, sweet spice flavours + tangy orange adding complexity. Very good, structured acidity, while youthful, structured & chalky tannins are integrating nicely. Well-balanced w/ red cherry, floral notes + savoury earth & minerals on long, crisp finish w/ excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley
California, Usa$44.95
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is rich with impressive depth, featuring lovely aromas of lemon citrus, stone fruit, green apple, pear, and white peach with touches of vanillin oak spice, butter, and a hint of mineral. It has a concentrated, medium-full bodied, dry and spicy palate with delicious, ripe lemon citrus, green apple, pear, white peach, and gentle oak spice flavours, plus hints of vanilla, butter, and flinty mineral. It's nicely textured with fresh and vibrant acidity, while flinty mineral and oak spice notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Aug. 2023. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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J. Dénuzière Crozes Hermitage 2018, Ac
Rhône, France$29.95
The medium+ intensity nose seems a bit shy, but offers dark fruited aromas of black and blueberry alongside white pepper spice, wood, and touches of floral. It's medium+ bodied with good fruit concentration on the palate and fruit forward flavours of dark berry and blackberry joined by savoury, earthy, white pepper spice, and wood notes supported by fresh acidity and refined, dusty-textured tannins. Lovely floral notes emerge on the mid-palate and linger to the stony mineral finish, with excellent length. Tasted May/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley
California, Usa$69.95
The fragrant nose has pretty aromas of lemon meringue and sweet vanillin oak spice, with a hint of bubblegum. The medium-full bodied palate is creamy with lovely ripe apple, pear, lemon citrus, and spicy flavours nuanced with butter and sweet oak vanillin, all in a very nicely balanced and elegant profile. It has fresh, balanced acidity, along with a taut texture on the mid-to-back palate. Leesy mineral notes linger on the long and clean aftertaste. Tasted Oct/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2022, Doc Bolgheri Rosso, Second Wine Of Ornellaia
Tuscany, Italy$78.95
65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Cabernet Franc. The clean, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose delivers lovely, optimally ripe black currant, cassis & clove aromas, plus some rose floral, earthy mineral & sweet wood spice notes adding further complexity. The dry, medium-full bodied palate has lovely, well-balanced aroma replays that echo on the rich, nicely structured palate. It has very good, juicy acidity, with ripe & well-structured tannins that will reward ageing. Turns woodsy & earthy on mid-palate, lingering through to the long, savoury finish. Tasted Sept. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Château D'aquéria Tavel Rosé 2021, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
Blend of mainly Grenache, Clairette, and Syrah, the lovely, medium-high intensity aromatics offer fresh, red fruited aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and fine mineral notes with hints of citrus and peach. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is very nicely balanced with raspberry, cherry, strawberry, currant, mineral, and citrus flavours, plus lightly peppery and herbal notes, all lifted by fresh acidity. Minerally, red fruited, and citrus notes linger on the long, juicy, and crisp finish. Tasted May 2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Finca La Escuela La Grava Malbec 2017, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.95
The fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose offers a lovely, complex mix of floral, earth, milk chocolate, stony mineral, dark red berry, and violet aromas in a savoury profile. The medium-bodied palate has supple, fine-grained tannins balanced with fresh, vibrant acidity that supports the lovely aroma replays joined by white pepper, slightly spicy notes on the flavour profile. Really well-balanced with stony mineral, dark red berry, and violets lingering on the long, slightly chalky finish. Tasted Apr/2021. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2021, St. Urban Vineyard, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$22.95
Touch reductive and shy on the nose with citrus, petrol, and peach aromas. It's medium-full bodied and much more expressive on the palate with lovely peach, apricot, citrus, lemon, petrol, floral, and honey flavours in a medium-sweet profile. Acids are very good, while the finish is long, balanced, and very satisfying. Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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