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
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$54.95
This organic and pure Sangiovese has lovely bright red cherry, dark currant, and earthy aromas of high intensity. It's medium-full to full-bodied with structured, grippy, and drying tannins, along with juicy acidity that supports the lovely ripe red cherry, earthy, and subtle oak spice flavours. A touch of warm on the mid-palate that lingers on the finish, with excellent length. Should provide pleasure to the end of the decade. Tasted Sept. 2022. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Lavau Gigondas 2018, A.C.Gigondas
Rhône, France$34.95
Blend of old Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre has a lovely, intense nose of spices, black pepper5 & dark berries with meaty, licorice, black cherry & smoky mineral, plus hints of violets adding further complexity. On the structured, medium-full bodied palate it is very ripe with black & blueberry, smoky mineral, black pepper spice, black raspberry, and licorice flavours supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and juicy, well-balanced acidity. Slightly chalky on the mid-palate and beautifully balanced throughout with lovely flavour replays lingering on the long, smoky mineral finish. Tasted Jan/2022.
4.0 Stars
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Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$23.75
On the medium-high intensity nose, this Sangiovese delivers dried red cherry, wood spice, and earthy aromas that are a touch candied, plus whiffs of dried floral, all of which come through on the delicious, medium-full bodied, well-structured palate with dusty and chalky tannins. It has juicy, mouth-watering acidity and a long, savoury finish. Will reward ageing and drink to the end of the decade. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Chocalan Vitrum Blend 2019, Do Valle Del Maipo
Maipo Valley, Chile$21.25
Blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Carmenère, 4% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. Elegant, highly aromatic nose of evergreen, currant, cassis, earthy wood, blackberry, and herbs. It's medium-full to full-bodied with very nice aroma replays plus peppery spice, violet, and floral notes adding further complexity on the flavour profile. Structured with fine-grained tannins and fresh acids. Still a bit young. Juicy with excellent length on the savoury, earthy, and long finish. Tasted Nov. 2021.
4.0 Stars
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San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
100% Sangiovese, the medium-high intensity nose offers lovely red berry aromas of cherry and currant, along with clove and spices. It's medium+ bodied with lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Supple textured with slightly grippy tannins. Very nicely balanced throughout with a long, savoury, earthy, and juicy finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Azienda Poliziano In Violas Merlot 2017, D.O.C. Cortona
Tuscany, Italy$32.95
The rich, intense nose offers lovely aromas that leads with sandalwood, dark berry, and blackberry, followed by notes of currant, floral, walnut, and cocoa. The richly structured, chewy, full-bodied palate is a touch warming with more sandalwood, dark berry, blackberry, walnut, clove, and cocoa replays supported by fresh, lively acidity. Ripe, structured tannins have some youthful grip. Long, juicy, structured, and savoury finish with sandalwood, cocoa, and clove spice notes. Tasted Jan/2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Castello Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, 47th Anniversary Docg
Tuscany, Italy$30.95
Composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose with intriguing wood spice, exotic spices, licorice, and dark berry aromas. The nose follows through on the medium-full bodied palate with elegant, youthful tannins, and fresh, balanced acidity. Very good length on the finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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El Enemigo El Mirador Bonarda 2017, Single Vineyard Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
The rich, elegant, refined, and intense nose is deep, complex and spicy with dark berries, black cherry, blackberry, stony mineral, purple fruit, and hints of chocolate. Interesting black raspberry notes emerge with time in the glass. On the medium-full bodied there is some warmth on the entry, but it has smooth, refined and nicely textured tannins that support the spicy, dark berry, black cherry, blackberry, stony mineral, and cocoa flavours. Acids are fresh and juicy. Lovely dark berry, black cherry, and stony mineral notes linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2022.
4.0 Stars
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E. Guigal Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc 2021, A.C.
Rhône, France$71.95
Nearly half Grenache Blanc with Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Piquepoul, and Picardin rounding out the blend. Lovely, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose has floral, citrus, melon, lemon, and pear aromas are joined by herbal complexity in a wonderfully balanced and elegant profile. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and crisp with fresh, well-balanced acidity and herbally, lemon peel, floral, and pear replays. Some bitterness on the mid-palate, while the finish is long, fresh, and well-balanced. Tasted Dec. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
Screw cap. Lovely, intense, and elegant nose offers leesy and paraffin aromas mingling with baked apple-pear, stone fruit, herbs, and touches of lemon citrus adding further complexities. The full-bodied palate is rich, creamy, and textured with complex layers of honey, vanilla, oak spice, baked apple-pear, white pepper, white floral, and dried herb flavours in a dry profile. Acids are fresh, zesty, and textured, while leesy mineral with touches of baked apple, dried herb, and citrus linger on the long, juicy, lip-smacking finish. Tasted July 2022.
4.0 Stars
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