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 Hauts De Lagarde Blanc 2022, Vegan, Sustainable, Ac Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France$19.95
This organic white wine is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon. The medium to medium-high intensity nose offers an attractive bouquet of citrus, apple, grapefruit, orange, and honeysuckle aromas layered over guava, passion fruit, and tropical fruit notes. It has good concentration on the dry, medium+ to medium-full bodied with lovely citrus, grapefruit, white floral, herbal, and spice flavours. It's supported by fresh, lemony acidity, while citrusy, spice, and mineral notes linger on the juicy finish, with very good length. Tasted Mar. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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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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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
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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Quinta Do Espírito Santo 2020, Vinho Regional Lisboa
Lisboa, Portugal$14.95
This 50/50 blend of Tinta Roriz and Castelão is fresh and fruity with dark plum, black fruit, and wild berry aromas with touches of peppery spice and earth. On the medium-full bodied palate it's a touch spicy, followed by dark fruited, black raspberry, plummy, wild berry, spice, and earthy flavours which are supported by fresh, juicy acidity. Smooth tannins are supple well-structured, while the finish is long and crisp. Tasted May 2024. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Pierre Sparr Brut Rosé Crémant D'alsace, Traditional Method, Ac, Alsace, France
Alsace, France$16.75
100% Pinot Noir. Soft nose featuring tart red berry, citrus, and leesy characters. The medium-bodied palate is slightly frothy with gentle acids and a dry flavour profile of red berry, citrus, and bready flavours with a touch of herbal bitter notes. Good length on the dry, slightly bitter finish. Tasted July/2020.
3.0 Stars
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Blu Giovello Prosecco, Italy Doc
Italy$15.70
The medium intensity nose offers pleasing aromas of white floral and lemon citrus which are echoed on the off-dry palate and joined by grapefruit and orange citrus flavours. It has fresh acidity and crisp mousse that livens the flavourful palate. Some leesy mineral notes arrive on the back palate and linger through to the finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Hewitson Miss Harry 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$19.95
Nose is a bit closed - some spice box, earth, oak. Blueberry, earth, cherry, cocoa on palate. Elegant, long finish. Tasted Oct/2010.
3.0 Stars
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Carmen Nativa Single Vineyard Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Maipo Valley, Organically Grown Grapes
Chile$19.75
Gorgeous herbs (eucalyptus), pepper/spice, earth aromas. Raspberry, blackberry, herbal, cocoa/coffee flavours. Prevalent tannins would reward some years in cellar. Oak lays in (far) background. Dry. Medium-full bodied. Very nicely made for an organic wine. Recommended. Tasted May/2011.
3.0 Stars
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