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
Xanadu Vinework Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2023, Margaret River, Western Australia, Sustainable
Western Australia, Australia$22.95
75/25 Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. A touch nose tingling, the fragrant, medium-high intensity nose offers enticing aromas of kiwi, guava, and passion fruit wrapped around a core of lemon/lime citrus accented with grapefruit, leesy minerals, and whiffs of jalapeño. The medium+ to medium-full bodied palate is concentrated, ripe, and slightly honeyed with delicious kiwi, guava, passion fruit, lemon/lime citrus, and grapefruit flavours supported by crisp and zesty acidity. Lemon/lime citrus, grapefruit, and leesy mineral notes linger on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Feb. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Xanadu Exmoor Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$18.95
87% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot & 3% Cab Franc. Medium+ to medium-high intensity nose offers fresh evergreen & minty herb aromas wrapped around a core of mocha chocolate, savoury earth, black currant, blackberry & cassis + oak spice. Mid-weighted palate is dry & ripe with a delicious mix of minty herb, evergreen, oak spice, blackcurrant, cassis, and savoury earth flavours. Acids are crisp & juicy, while the smooth, ripe & fairly round tannins have good structure. Savoury earth, oak, minty herb & blackcurrant notes linger on long, well-balanced finish. Tasted Mar. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Docg, Sustainable
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
Medium+ to medium-high intensity nose has a slightly reductive character with a lovely, complex mix of dark red cherry, floral, clove & sweet wood spice aromas in a slightly dried cherry/floral profile. Dry, medium+ to medium-full bodied palate has lovely dark red cherry, wood spice, cocoa, clove, cinnamon & sweet spice flavours nuanced w/ dried cherry, floral & orange peel notes. It has crisp, juicy acidity, along w/ creamy, well-structured & slightly youthful tannins. Savoury spice, cocoa & earthy notes w/ touches of dried herb notes lingering on long, crisp & juicy finish. Tasted Feb. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Alvi's Drift Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$14.95
Screw cap. The reserved, medium intensity nose delivers lemon/lime citrus aromas nuanced with stone fruits, green fruit, and touches of ripe tropical fruit, herbs, gooseberry, and leesy characters. It's medium-full bodied, fairly concentrated, dry, and ripe with slightly honeyed and tangy flavours of lemon/lime citrus, green fruits, stone fruit, and gooseberry joined by some savoury leesy and spice notes. It has fresh, zesty, and tangy acidity, while the tangy mid-palate leads to lemony and savoury earthy mineral notes on the long and juicy finish. Tasted Mar. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Coral Duero Envena Tinta De Toro 2022, Do Toro
Castilla y León, Spain$16.95
The fragrant, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose offers a pleasing, spicy mix of ripe red & black cherries, plum, and savoury earth aromas. It's medium-full bodied and dry with delicious ripe, plummy, red & black cherry & spice replays on the flavour profile + some dried herbs notes. It's supported by fresh & crisp acidity, alongside well-structured, slightly firm tannins. There's some palate warmth, but still within balance, along with some florality on the back palate. Cherries, spices & plum notes taper to minerals on the long, textured, youthful & slightly firm finish. Tasted Feb. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Velenosi Villa Angela Pecorino 2023, D.O.C.G. Offida
Marche, Italy$17.95
The medium to medium-high intensity nose is fresh with green herbs, lime, saline mineral, and citrus aromas. It's medium to medium+ bodied and dry with balanced acidity and delicious herbally replays, plus citrus, mineral, and touches of earthy flavours adding interest. Very good length on the balanced finish. Tasted May 2024. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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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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Castellare Di Castellina Chianti Classico 2023, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
This blend of 90% Sangioveto (Sangiovese) and 10% Canaiolo has a lovely, generous and complex nose of red & black cherry, savoury earth, mineral, currant, rose floral, clove, sweet spice, and cinnamon aromas. The dry, mid-weighted palate has clean-fruited, very nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile, and is supported by fresh, bright acidity,a and textured tannins that are a touch grippy. More floral rose notes on the mid-palate, while the long, satisfying finish has earthy, savoury, and mineral notes. Tasted Nov. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2024, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Sustainable, Vegan
Ontario, Canada$17.95
The fresh, fragrant, and fairly intense nose delivers grassy, grapefruit, lemon citrus, apple, and white peach aromas accented with ripe tropical fruit and green herbs. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it shows impressive concentration and weight supporting the lovely grassy, grapefruit, lemon citrus, and ripe tropical fruit flavours. It has a finely textured mouthfeel and juicy, food-friendly acidity. Clean and well-balanced, it has ripe tropical fruit, grapefruit, and lemon citrus notes on the long, fruity, crisp, and textured finish. Tasted Apr. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Wakefield Estate Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
The rich, medium-high intensity nose offers lovely dark fruited, black currant, cassis, cedar oak spice, cocoa, and earthy aromas accented with leafy herbs and mint. It's full-bodied and ripe on the dry palate with black & red fruits, currant, cassis, gentle oak spice, and savoury earth flavours accented with plummy and minty herb notes. Acids are crisp and fresh, while the ripe, refined, and mildly grippy tannins are well-structured. Clean and well-balanced with savoury black fruit and cocoa notes lingering on the lengthy finish. Tasted Mar. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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