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
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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Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Estate Grown, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
California, Usa$86.95
Tasted Oct. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Catena Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
Gorgeous, highly aromatic nose is fresh with lovely, complex notes of red and black fruit, currant, cassis, stony mineral, graphite, and pencil lead, turning smoky with time in the glass. It's full-bodied on the ripe, supple palate with more red and black fruit, currant, and cassis flavours joined by herbally notes. Acids are fresh and well-balanced, while smooth, supple tannins are well-integrated, yet still offer some structure. Excellent finish length on the slightly chalky finish with savoury mineral and herbal flavours. Highly recommended buy. Tasted Mar/2021.
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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Oddero Poderi E Cantine Langhe Nebbiolo Doc 2018
Piedmont, Italy$45.06
The medium-high intensity aromatics offer red berry, cherry, floral, spice, and earthy tones with a hint of balsamic and orange rind. The palate is light-bodied with flavours of dark red sour cherry, spice, floral, and earth. Acids are fresh and juicy, along with a touch of warmth on the mid-palate, but still well-balanced. Tannins are fine-grained and textured with a supple grip. Savoury, earthy notes flecked with cherry and floral linger on the long, juicy finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Tenuta Rocca Barolo 2015, Docg Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy$43.95
Lovely, highly aromatic nose delivers very pretty cherry, dried rose floral, and sweet spice aromas which follow through on the palate, joined by wood spice notes. Acids are very good, while the finish is long and balanced. Needs a few years for the very grippy and chalky tannins to integrate. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Huff Cuvée Peter F. Sparkling 2021, VQA Prince Edward County, Ontario, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada$45.00
100% Chardonnay. This has an elegant, medium-high intensity nose of citrusy, pastry, biscuit, almond, lemon citrus, stone fruit, and white peach aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is ripe with a kiss of sweetness and lovely pastry, biscuit, almond, toasty, ripe apple, pear, and citrus flavours in a complex profile. It has an exquisite mouthfeel supported by clean and fresh acidity. Elegant mousse and fine bubbles. Excellent balance throughout with biscuit, almond, brioche, toasty, and citrusy notes lingering on the long finish. Tasted May 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Inniskillin Niagara Vidal Icewine 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula (375ml)
Ontario, Canada$46.95
Intensely fragrant aromas of honeyed orange marmalade, apricot, candied ginger & peach, plus orange zest, caramel & lemon citrus notes adding further interest. It is delectably sweet on the impressively concentrated, medium-full bodied palate w/ gorgeous honeyed orange marmalade, apricot, candied ginger, peach, lemon citrus & orange zest replays. It's lusciously sweet, but not cloying due to fresh, juicy & lemony acidity. Touch of spice on mid-palate. Nicely balanced throughout, with caramel & honey notes lingering on the long, crisp, sticky & very tasty finish. Tasted Jan. 2025. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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