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
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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Flor De Maio Mayflower 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Vegan
Alentejo, Portugal$15.95
Unoaked blend of Trincadeira, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, and Syrah. Medium-high intensity nose is fragrant and open with a lovely mix of brambly, dark red cherry, raspberry, and plum aromas nuanced savoury minerals and earth. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it is ripe with plummy, cran-cherry, raspberry, gentle spice, and earth flavours flecked with minerals. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, while the smooth & refined tannins have good structure. Gently grippy on the back palate, with plummy, dark cherry & earthy mineral notes lingering on the lengthy, succulent finish. Tasted Mar. 2025.
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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13th Street Expression Series Pinot Grigio 2023, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Generous and fresh, this offers lemon citrus aromas layered over orchard fruit, apple, citrus, and wild garden herbs. It's medium-full bodied, dry, and a touch spicy with balanced acidity supporting the apple, pear, and herbal flavours. It's nicely structured with juicy, fresh lemon citrus, and grapefruit flavours. Finishes long with herbally, lemon, and spice notes. Tasted June 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2022, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$29.95
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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Catena Appellation Chardonnay 2022, Tupungato, Mendoza
Tupungato, Argentina$19.95
The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose offers bright lemon citrus and ripe apple-pear aromas nuanced with vanilla, earthy mineral, and hints of butterscotch and tropical fruit notes. On the rich, dry, medium-full bodied palate it has delicious lemon citrus, apple-pear, vanilla, and mineral replays, plus some spice flavours. It's well-structured with tight and juicy acidity. Citrus and apple notes taper to savoury minerals on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Sept. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Bord Elegance Laudun Côtes Du Rhône Villages Blanc 2022, Ap
Rhône, France$18.95
Predominantly Grenache Blanc (60%), plus Clairette, Viognier, and Roussanne completing the blend. This has an elegant and ripe medium to medium+ intensity nose of herbally, lemon citrus, anise, grapefruit, and stone fruit aromas. It has elegant aroma replays joined by mineral notes on the well-balanced, dry, and medium to medium-full bodied palate. It's well-structured with lovely mineral notes lingering on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Calcu Tiny Blocks Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Valle De Colchagua, Sustainable, Vegan
Colchagua Valley, Chile$15.25
Whiff of reduction off the top, giving way to reveal fresh layers of ripe red & some black fruits, currant, cassis & fine wood spice aromas of medium-high intensity, along with touches of dried herbs. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it offers delicious red & some black fruit, currant, cassis, and dried herb flavour replays with smoky oak spice accents. Touch spicy on the mid-palate. Acids are fresh & juicy, while the ripe tannins are smooth & well-structured, with some grip on the back-palate. Minerally & savoury on the long, slightly chalky textured & youthful finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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