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
Château Guillou 2022, A.C. Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$23.95
Fragrant and open, with a medium-high intensity nose that has a whisper of reductiveness followed by lovely ripe, plummy, black & red fruit, cherry, blackberry & currant aromas nuanced w/ savoury earth, oak & touches of mineral. Medium+ to medium-full bodied palate is deliciously ripe w/ plummy, black & red fruits, cherry, blackberry, currant, cocoa & savoury earthy oak flavours. Crisp & juicy acidity. Ripe tannins have a supple, slightly chalky textured grip. Touch of florality & spice on mid-palate. Berry notes taper to savoury earth & minerals on long finish. Tasted Mar. 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Estate Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
Tasted Mar. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(97)V
Ca' Di Rajo Extra Dry Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore 2023, Docg
Veneto, Italy$20.95
The intense nose is fragrant and attractive with aromas of Acacia flowers, white pear, apple, and white peach, along with accents of ripe lemon, and whiffs of violet. The mid-weighted palate is gently sweet with delicious citrus, ripe pear, lemon, orange, Flintstones vitamins, apple, Acacia flowers, and melon flavours. It has fairly crisp bubbles and juicy acidity, alongside a textured mouthfeel. It's nicely balanced throughout with leesy and floral notes lingering on the long, dry finish. Tasted Apr. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Grosset Création Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2021, A.C. Cairanne
Rhône, France$19.95
Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan, this has a lovely, ripe, and elegant nose of red cherry, garrigue, raspberry, and white pepper spice aromas, all of which echo on the dry, medium+ bodied and ripe palate with lovely elegance. It has very good acidity, while the ripe tannins are smooth, supple, and well-structured. Earthy, cherry, currant, and raspberry notes linger on the long finish. Tasted May 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Gorghi Tondi Coste A Preola Grillo 2023, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$18.95
The fresh, medium+ intensity nose is citrusy with a pleasing mix of yellow, orchard, and stone fruit aromas, while the medium to medium-full bodied palate is well-structured with balanced acidity. Lovely citrusy, yellow and white fleshed fruit, orchard fruit, and white peach flavours joined by a touch of spice on the mid-palate. The spice notes carry through to the long, dry finish. Tasted May 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Lafage Narassa 2022, Igp Côtes Catalanes
Roussillon, France$24.95
This 70/30 blend of Grenache and Syrah has a somewhat shy, medium+ intensity nose of ripe dark red fruits, raspberry, cherry, and herbs layered over schisty minerals. The dry, medium-bodied palate is well-balanced with raspberry, black cherry, and mineral flavours nuanced with smoky and spice notes. It has crisp, structured acidity alongside supple, smooth, and well-structured tannins. Earthy mineral notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Tasted July 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Rhonéa Les Confluences Vinsobres 2022, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
This blend of 49% Syrah, 44% Grenache, and 7% Mourvèdre has a medium+ intensity nose that is fresh, enticing, and complex with black raspberry, cherry, savoury stony, peppery, spice, meaty, and red plum aromas. It's medium+ bodied and dry with chewy, supple, and well-structured tannins, along with very good, lively acidity. Lovely aroma replays are joined by currant and floral notes on the complex flavour profile. Savoury minerals on the long, well-structured finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Mainly Sangiovese, this has a medium+ to medium-high intensity nose of ripe red cherry and clove aromas alongside some sweet spices, macerated cherry, and savoury earth tones in a slightly mature profile. The medium+ bodied palate is dry with lovely cherry and savoury earth flavours supported by smooth, well-integrated tannins. The mid-palate is a touch spicy with very good acidity. A touch warming, but still within balance, while earthy and savoury oak notes linger on the long-lasting finish. Tasted Aug. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$16.00
Fragrant and highly aromatic, this has a pungent, yet well-balanced aromas of grassy, gooseberry, and herbaceous notes alongside ripe tropical fruit, kiwi, and guava. The light-to-medium bodied palate is dry with zesty lime citrus, gooseberry, tropical fruit, apple, and leesy mineral flavours supported by fresh and lively acidity. Long, balanced, dry, and crisp finish. Tasted Aug. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Arboleda Carmenère 2022, Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$18.95
The fresh, medium to medium+ intensity nose leads with a perfumed vanilla note layered over ripe red & black currant, herbaceous, and sweet tobacco aromas. The dry, medium-bodied palate has pleasing aroma replays supported by supple, well-structured tannins with a plushy mouthfeel. Acids are nicely balanced. Earthy, tobacco, and fresh herbal notes linger on the lengthy finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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