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
Azienda Poliziano In Violas Merlot 2017, D.O.C. Cortona
Tuscany, Italy$32.95
The rich, intense nose offers lovely aromas that leads with sandalwood, dark berry, and blackberry, followed by notes of currant, floral, walnut, and cocoa. The richly structured, chewy, full-bodied palate is a touch warming with more sandalwood, dark berry, blackberry, walnut, clove, and cocoa replays supported by fresh, lively acidity. Ripe, structured tannins have some youthful grip. Long, juicy, structured, and savoury finish with sandalwood, cocoa, and clove spice notes. Tasted Jan/2022. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Corte Pavone Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$76.95
100% Sangiovese. The medium-high intensity nose delivers highly attractive aromas of red cherry, floral, sandalwood, and sweet baking spice notes. It's medium-full to full-bodied on the dry, crunchy palate with wood spice and orange notes joining the aroma replays and adding complexity. It's well-balanced with fresh, crisp acidity and elegant, approachable tannins. Slightly tangy with lovely red cherry, orange, sweet spices notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Castello Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, 47th Anniversary Docg
Tuscany, Italy$30.95
Composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose with intriguing wood spice, exotic spices, licorice, and dark berry aromas. The nose follows through on the medium-full bodied palate with elegant, youthful tannins, and fresh, balanced acidity. Very good length on the finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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El Enemigo El Mirador Bonarda 2017, Single Vineyard Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
The rich, elegant, refined, and intense nose is deep, complex and spicy with dark berries, black cherry, blackberry, stony mineral, purple fruit, and hints of chocolate. Interesting black raspberry notes emerge with time in the glass. On the medium-full bodied there is some warmth on the entry, but it has smooth, refined and nicely textured tannins that support the spicy, dark berry, black cherry, blackberry, stony mineral, and cocoa flavours. Acids are fresh and juicy. Lovely dark berry, black cherry, and stony mineral notes linger on the long finish, with excellent length. Tasted Feb/2022.
4.0 Stars
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E. Guigal Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc 2021, A.C.
Rhône, France$71.95
Nearly half Grenache Blanc with Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Piquepoul, and Picardin rounding out the blend. Lovely, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose has floral, citrus, melon, lemon, and pear aromas are joined by herbal complexity in a wonderfully balanced and elegant profile. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and crisp with fresh, well-balanced acidity and herbally, lemon peel, floral, and pear replays. Some bitterness on the mid-palate, while the finish is long, fresh, and well-balanced. Tasted Dec. 2024.
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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Vincent De La Remondière Les Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru 2020, A.C.
Burgundy, France$42.75
fragrant nose is rich, ripe, intense, and fresh, w/ lovely aromas of ripe lemon, citrus, apple & pear layered over earthy-stony minerals, plus wafts of tangy citrus. It has good weight on the dry, medium+ bodied, elegantly structured palate with delicious, lightly honeyed & ripe flavours of lemon citrus, apple & pear, with touches of hazelnut, mineral & spice adding interest and complexity. It has a nicely textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate, plus very good, bracing acidity. Classic oyster shell mineral notes linger on the long, saliva-inducing finish, with excellent length. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$26.95
Elegantly ripe w/ a medium-high intensity nose offers lovely & complex aromas of passion fruit, lime-lemon citrus & leesy minerals w/ touches of grapefrt, guava, spice, kiwi & melon adding nuance. It has a lovely, structured & textured mouthfeel w/ equally impressive weight on medium+ to medium-full bodied palate. It's dry w/ lovely ripe lime-lemon citrus, passion fruit, guava & leesy mineral flavours. Juicy & succulent w/ fresh, balanced & saliva-inducing acidity. Touch spicy + intriguing notes of mango & melon on mid-palate. Leesy mineral notes linger on long, juicy finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Pansiot Côte De Nuits-villages 2021, A.C.
Burgundy, France$40.25
Fragrant, medium-high intensity nose offers cool aromas of red & black cherries, & red currant w/ whiffs of savoury mushroom, forest floor, cinnamon spice & roses adding intrigue & complexity. It is intensely flavoured on the mid-weighted palate w/ lovely red currant, cran-sour cherry, raspberry, cinnamon spice, roses & red plum flavours, plus minerality & black tea notes. Juicy acids are fresh & lively, while the light tannins are fine-grained w/ good structure. Shows elegance throughout, w/ red currant, cherry, raspberr, & mineral notes lingering on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
