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
Lungarotti Torre De Giano Vigna Il Pino Bianco Di Torgiano 2022, D.O.C.
Umbria, Italy$17.95
This blend of 50% Vermentino, 30% Grechetto, and 20% Trebbiano has an elegant nose of lemon citrus, herbs, and earthy minerality. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has an elegant and fine sandy texture with very nice aroma replays joined by floral characters. Along with juicy acidity, it has lovely citrus and floral notes lingering on the long, fresh finish. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Featherstone Canadian Oak Chardonnay 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Vegan, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$24.95
This has a fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of coconut and butter aromas that surround a core of ripe yellow apple, yellow citrus, and lemon, plus touches of vanilla. It’s full-bodied on the dry palate with delicious sweet-fruited ripe stone fruits, apple, butterscotch, oak spice, and toasty flavours, along with touches of vanilla and mineral adding complexity. The juicy, crisp acidity delivers a smooth, nicely textured mouthfeel. Some banana notes on the mid-palate. Citrus and spice notes linger on the long, well-balanced finish. Tasted May 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2020, P.D.O. Naoussa, Macedonia
Naoussa, Greece$18.95
This 100% Xinomavro has a lovely, medium-high intensity nose of Bing red cherry, currant, clove, sweet spice, and cinnamon aromas. It's medium-bodied on the dry, structured palate with lovely red cherry, earthy, and spice aroma replays. It has juicy, balanced acidity, while cherry and oak spice notes linger on the long finish. Still very young and should drink well to at least the end of the decade. Tasted Oct. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Stel + Mar Chardonnay 2021, California
California, Usa$19.95
With 60% Mendocino and 40% Lodi fruit, this 100% Chardonnay was fermented in stainless steel and aged slightly on its lees in oak. It has some elegance to the medium+ intensity nose which features pear and apple, fruit forward aromas with touches of lemon citrus and earthy-stony minerality adding complexity. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has a lovely earthy mineral, pear, apple, and spice flavours which are supported by well-balanced acidity. It's nicely textured with delicious pear and apple notes lingering on the long, balanced finish. Tasted Apr. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2023, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Crafted using 100% Pinot Noir, this has an elegant medium to medium-high intensity nose that is dry, crisp, and fresh with currant, red cherry, grapefruit, strawberry, dried herbs, and spice aromas. On the medium to medium-full bodied palate it has a slightly creamy textured mouthfeel that is supported by very good acidity. Lovely aroma replays shine through harmoniously on the dry flavour profile. It has a crunchy mid-palate, while grapefruit, red cherry, mineral, and herbal notes linger on the long, complex finish. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Mega Spileo Malagousia 2022, Pgi Achaia
Peloponnese, Greece$17.25
Fresh and fragrant, the lifted, highly aromatic nose offers pretty aromas melon, lychee, honeysuckle, floral, and grapefruit citrus. On the dry, medium-bodied palate it has gently spicy notes followed by melon, honeysuckle, floral, lychee, and citrusy aromas replays on the flavour profile. It has juicy, bracing, and tangy acidity, while leesy mineral notes with some pleasing bitterness linger on the juicy, lightly chalky textured finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Rhonéa Tradition Rasteau 2021, Ap
Rhône, France$19.95
The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose is musky and woodsy, giving way to a core of ripe raspberry, black cherry, black pepper spice, stony minerals, and black olive aromas, with touches of savoury earth. On dry, medium+ to medium-full bodied, and slightly warming palate it has savoury stony minerals, black raspberry, black cherry, woodsy oak spice flavours. Acids are crisp, fresh, and juicy, while the supple, fine-grained tannins have with some textural grip. Savoury stony mineral and spice notes linger on the well-structured finish, with very good length. Tasted June 2024. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Casa Santos Lima Quid Pro Quo Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Vegan
Alentejo, Portugal$11.95
Blend of 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Nacional, 20% Syrah, and the rest Alicante Bouschet and Petit Verdot. The fresh, medium-high intensity nose is heavily oak-influenced with dark red berry, vanilla, red cherry, wild berry, blackberry, and ripe raspberry aromas. On the medium-full to full-bodied palate it has very nice, balanced aroma replays supported by elegant, well-structured tannins and juicy acidity. Some purple fruit notes appear on the long-lasting, juicy finish. Tasted May 2024. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2022, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$27.95
The fragrant, medium-high intensity nose is ripe and appealing with pineapple, banana, citrus, caramel, toffee, butter, and leesy flor aromas. It's mid-weighted with good concentration, well-structured, sweet fruited, yet dry, with delicious banana, pineapple, lemon citrus, apple, toffee/caramel, leesy flor, and buttery flavours in a complex profile with all vying for attention. Acids are crisp and fresh, plus a touch of spice notes on the mid-palate. The long finish is dry with lingering notes of smoke and mineral. Tasted Dec. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Lavau Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2022, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
The fresh, medium+ intensity nose offers aromas of fresh & ripe pear, apple, lemon citrus, Mediterranean herbs, and grapefruit w/ accents of white floral & white peach. Intriguing leesy & mealy aromas emerge with time in the glass. On the weighty, medium-full bodied, and dry palate it has very good concentration with a fleshy mouthfeel & delicious ripe pear, apple, white floral, yellow fruit, citrus, grapefruit & spice flavours w/ some honeyed overtones. It has very good acidity, while pear, apple, floral & spice notes linger on the long-lasting & juicy finish. Tasted Sept. 2024. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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