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
Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$18.00
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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Gabriel Meffre Laurus Cotes Du Rhone Blanc 2023, Ap
Rhône, France$20.95
This blend of 30% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 18% Viognier, 17% Marsanne, 5% Bourboulenc, and 5% Clairette is ripe and fresh with a medium-high intensity nose of citrus, pear, yellow apple, grapefruit, and honeysuckle aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is dry with grapefruit and spice flavours layered over lemon citrus, orchard fruit, and honeysuckle notes. It has very good, juicy acidity, while spice and citrus notes carry through to the textured finish, with very good length. Tasted June 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Quinta Das Setencostas Alenquer 2020, Doc
Portugal$13.95
This unique blend of 50% Castelão, 20% Camarate, and 15% Tinta Miuda has a fresh, medium to medium-high intensity nose of anise, herbs, dark berry, black cherry, and savoury earth aromas. The medium-full to full-bodied palate shows impressive concentration with well-structured tannins. It's dry with well-balanced aroma replays of dark berry-cherry flavours joined by some oak spice and plum notes. It has juicy acidity, while the lengthy finish is a touch grippy. Tasted May 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Heirloom Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$22.95
The fresh, medium-high intensity nose is open with savoury, earthy mineral aromas surrounding a core of currant, cassis, plus accents of evergreen and leafy herbs. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has very nice aroma replays, with a touch of reductive character. Acids are well-balanced, while the supple tannins have a grippy texture and mouthfeel. Earthy mineral notes linger on long finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Hugh Hamilton Jim Jim Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
The fresh, medium-high intensity nose delivers ripe currant, cassis, red fruit, green herbs, evergreen, and bell pepper aromas, plus accents of vanilla and oak. The dry, full-bodied palate has good structure and smooth, well-rounded tannins. Very nice, well-balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. Touch grippy on the mid-palate, alongside very good acidity. Savoury earth and oak spice notes linger on the long finish. Tasted May 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Laurenz V. Friendly Grüner Veltliner 2023, Kamptal D.A.C. Langenlois
Kamptal, Austria$22.95
The fresh, medium to medium-high intensity nose is ripe with green apple, white peach, pepper, and spice aromas accented with steely minerals and ripe tropical fruit. The dry, medium+ bodied palate has a creamy mouthfeel with citrusy, apple, and peach flavours. The gently textured mid-palate leads to a well-balanced and long-lasting finish with citrusy, peach, and savoury mineral notes. Tasted Oct. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Family Crest Pinot Gris 2023, Mclaren Vale/Adelaide Hills, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$20.75
This has a lovely, fresh, medium-high intensity nose of paraffin, waxy, and beeswax aromas nuanced with grapefruit and citrus in a quite complex profile. It's medium-full bodied with impressive weight and concentration in a dry flavour profile that echoes the aromas. It's nicely balanced with crisp acidity. The finish is crisp with very good length. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenére 2023, Do Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Blended with 5% Petit Verdot, this Carmenère is fresh and open with a medium-high intensity nose featuring herbaceous, tobacco, coffee, and sweet herbs surrounding a core of black currant, cassis, and ripe berry aromas. The dry, medium to medium-full bodied palate is creamy with black currant and cassis flavours joined by accents of tobacco, savoury herbs, and toasty oak spice. It has very good acidity and creamy, supple tannins, with good structure. Savoury and herbal notes linger on the long lasting finish. Tasted Oct. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Angove Family Crest Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$22.95
This GSM blend has a fresh, medium to medium+ intensity nose of savoury earth, dark red berry, cherry, raspberry, and spice aromas, all of which echo in a nicely balanced fashion. It has smooth, elegant, and refined tannins, alongside fresh acidity. The mid-palate is a touch chewy, while spice and savoury notes linger on the lengthy finish. Tasted Sept. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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