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
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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Luis Felipe Edwards Family Selection Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Valle De Leyda
Leyda Valley, Chile$16.95
The bright, medium-high intensity nose is pungent with herbs, lemon/lime citrus, kiwi, and gooseberry aromas. On the medium-full bodied palate it has very good weight that supports the ripe and dry flavour profile led by leesy mineral flavours adding complexity to the pleasing aroma replays. It has refreshing, juicy, and mouth-watering acidity, which carries through to the long and juicy finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Tenute Orestiadi Il Bianco Di Ludovico Riserva 2021, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$18.95
This 90/10 blend of Catarratto and Chardonnay has a fresh, ripe, medium to medium-high intensity nose of orchard fruits, apple, and lemon citrus aromas layered over mineral and wild herbs. It's medium+ bodied and dry with spiced aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good, fresh acidity, while the long finish is spiced, minerally, and stony. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Boya Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Do Valle De Leyda, Sustainable, Vegan
Leyda Valley, Chile$15.95
Fresh and fragrant, this has lifted aromas of gooseberry, nettle, lime/lemon citrus, and jalapeno, all of which echo nicely in a well-balanced fashion on the dry palate and supported by fresh acidity. Tangy and saline minerals on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2022, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Screw cap. The fragrant, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose has plummy dark fruit, mulberry, blackberry, and black cherry aromas alongside savoury oak, chocolate, clove, and subtle Asian spice notes. The medium+ bodied palate is dry with delicious mulberry, brambly, plum, blackberry, sweet spice, clove, and chocolatey oak flavours in a slightly jammy profile. It is quite firmly structured on the palate, with smooth, ripe tannins. Gently tangy acids are crisp, juicy, and succulent, while the chocolatey oak, plum, and earthy notes linger on the long, well-structured finish. Tasted Dec. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Halos De Jupiter Côtes Du Rhône 2022, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
This blend of 85% Grenache, 10% Shiraz, and 5% Mourvèdre has a fresh and perfumed medium-high intensity nose featuring aromas of fruity black raspberry, black & red cherry, spice, peppery, dark fruited, and floral aromas with mineral accents. On the dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate it is spicy with delicious aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has fresh acids and supple, textured tannins. Lovely black raspberry and mineral notes linger on the long, fresh finish. Tasted Oct. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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