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
Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
California, Usa$39.95
The rich, ripe, fragrant, and highly aromatic nose offers lovely, elegant aromas of white pear, golden apple, citrus, and vanilla notes, all of which echo very nicely on the dry, medium-full bodied palate and supported by fresh acidity. Subtle oak spice and vanilla notes come through on the zesty mid-palate. Well-balanced throughout with mild spice and vanilla notes lingering on the long, very satisfying finish. Tasted May 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Estate Bottled, Rutherford, Napa Valley
California, Usa$52.95
Blend of 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Semillon. The elegant, medium-high intensity nose is earthy-leesy in profile with pear, stone fruit, white peach, citrus, lemongrass, and herbs. On the medium+ bodied palate it is very textural and rich with pear, citrus, lemongrass, and white peach replays supported by juicy, balanced acidity. Citrus, pear, and subtle spices linger on the long, crisp, and tight finish. Tasted Apr. 2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
Durigutti Proyecto Las Compuertas 1914 Malbec 2018, Luján De Cuyo
Mendoza, Argentina$29.95
The 2018 Durigutti Proyecto Las Compuertas Cinco Suelos Malbec has a highly aromatic and energetic nose that offers attractive aromas of red and black fruits, raspberry and blackberry that mingle with savoury stony minerals and spices. It's medium-full bodied with lovely aroma replays lifted by fresh, balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins that are slightly chalky and grippy, tapering to a savoury, minerally, slightly smoky finish, with excellent length. Really nicely balanced throughout. Tasted Aug/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Cable Bay Syrah 2018, Waiheke Island
New Zealand$39.95
Excellent results from a cool, wet year, this Syrah has a fragrant, black pepper spice, dark currant, and dark berry nose with hints of floral. It's medium+ bodied with lovely aroma replays. Juicy fruit and elegant tannins add to the experience. Earthy notes arrive on the fine, long finish. Tasted Mar/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2020, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Ontario, Canada$52.00
Beautifully fragrant and highly aromatic nose of sweet spices, raspberry, and strawberry notes with a sheen of vanilla. It's medium to medium-full bodied with very good weight and structure on the palate. Lovely sweet spices, raspberry, and strawberry replays, plus touches of cedary oak and cherry adding further interest. Tannins are lightly grippy and supported by fresh acidity. Excellent finish length. Still a bit young and a beauty! Tasted Apr. 2023. Score: 93+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2018, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$29.95
Lovely, highly aromatic and open nose of apple, pear, and vanilla with touches of flinty, smoky oak rising out of the glass. It has nicely balanced aroma replays with juicy, balanced acids on the medium+ bodied, structured palate. Excellent length on the long, clean finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Il Poggio Taburno Sannio Coda Di Volpe 2018, Dop
Campania, Italy$17.95
Made with 100% Coda di Volpe, this is fairly quiet on the nose, but the medium-full bodied palate is concentrated and structured with plenty of character. Stone fruits, white peach, saline, and fine mineral flavours abound with very good acidity and length on the finish. Tasted Oct/2019. Score: 88+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Castello Di Bossi Berardo Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$38.95
This 100% Sangiovese has a lovely, open, fragrant, and fresh nose delivering aromas of Damson plum, red cherry, spices, sandalwood, and savoury wet earth with rose floral accents. It's medium-full bodied on the chewy, structured palate with very appealing Damson plum, red cherry, savoury earth, and sweet spice flavours. Acids are fresh and lively, while the ripe, youthful tannins have some grip that will reward ageing. Savoury with lovely flavour replays lingering on the long, youthful finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Lornano Le Bandite Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
100% Sangiovese. Medium+ intensity nose features dark berry, spice, clove, and cherry aromas, all of which come through on the wood-spiced, medium-full bodied palate. It has very good acidity and chalky tannins that will reward with time in cellar. Hints of violet and sweet oak linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Marnes Et Caillottes Sancerre 2020, A.C.
Loire, France$38.95
Lovely, intense, and ripe aromas of lemon citrus, melon, and grapefruit with touches of tropical fruit, all underpinned by fine, stony minerality. It has very good fruit concentration on the medium-full bodied palate with ripe, slightly honeyed and gently spicy flavours of lemon citrus, melon, grapefruit, apple, peach, and tropical fruits framed by fresh and elegant acidity. Nicely balanced throughout with fine, leesy mineral notes lingering on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Dec. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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