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
Jose Pariente Verdejo Fermentado En Barrica 2018, Rueda Do
Rueda, Spain$34.95
Elegantly fragrant on the nose with ripe lemon citrus, tropical fruit, lemon curd, and peach with touches of sweet vanilla. It is medium-full bodied on the creamy and spicy palate with more lemon, tropical fruit, pineapple, and peach flavours accented with subtle vanilla oak spice notes. It has juicy, mouth-watering acids while vanilla-tinged lemon and leesy notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Dec/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Lavau Gigondas 2018, A.C.Gigondas
Rhône, France$34.95
Blend of old Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre has a lovely, intense nose of spices, black pepper5 & dark berries with meaty, licorice, black cherry & smoky mineral, plus hints of violets adding further complexity. On the structured, medium-full bodied palate it is very ripe with black & blueberry, smoky mineral, black pepper spice, black raspberry, and licorice flavours supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and juicy, well-balanced acidity. Slightly chalky on the mid-palate and beautifully balanced throughout with lovely flavour replays lingering on the long, smoky mineral finish. Tasted Jan/2022.
4.0 Stars
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Delheim Grand Reserve 2017, W.O. Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$31.95
Highly aromatic nose is fresh & fragrant w/ ripe blackberry, black currant, fine wood spices & savoury earth aromas, w/ intriguing touches of cassis, tomato leaf & graphite. It's full-ish bodied on the dry, chewy palate w/ very good concentration & complex, lightly tangy flavours of ripe dark berry, blackberry, currant, tomato leaf & some pipe tobacco & graphite notes. It has fresh, juicy & well-balanced acidity, while structured tannins are smooth, refined & well-integrated. Subtle chalky mouthfeel on back palate. Savoury, graphite mineral notes on long finish. Tasted Jan 2023. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2019, Traditional Method, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$32.95
Lovely fragrant, autolytic, and biscuit aromas with a twist of honey and citrus surround a core of apple, pear, quince, and leesy notes. It's medium-full bodied on the crisp, dry, and tangy palate with lovely citrusy, apple, pear, toasty, biscuit, leesy, and autolytic flavours. Nicely balanced with crisp, lively acidity and a fine, elegant mousse. Leesy mineral and floral notes linger on the long, crisp, lip-smacking finish, with excellent length. Tasted June 2023.
4.0 Stars
Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$23.75
On the medium-high intensity nose, this Sangiovese delivers dried red cherry, wood spice, and earthy aromas that are a touch candied, plus whiffs of dried floral, all of which come through on the delicious, medium-full bodied, well-structured palate with dusty and chalky tannins. It has juicy, mouth-watering acidity and a long, savoury finish. Will reward ageing and drink to the end of the decade. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$60.90
Fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose. Attractive ripe red cherry, strawberry, rose floral, underbrush, herbs & savoury earth aromas w/ touches of stony mineral & citrus. Medium-full to full-bodied palate is dry w/ very good structure & lovely dried red cherry, rose floral, savoury scorched earth, mineral, sweet spice flavours + tangy orange adding complexity. Very good, structured acidity, while youthful, structured & chalky tannins are integrating nicely. Well-balanced w/ red cherry, floral notes + savoury earth & minerals on long, crisp finish w/ excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Chocalan Vitrum Blend 2019, Do Valle Del Maipo
Maipo Valley, Chile$21.25
Blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Carmenère, 4% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. Elegant, highly aromatic nose of evergreen, currant, cassis, earthy wood, blackberry, and herbs. It's medium-full to full-bodied with very nice aroma replays plus peppery spice, violet, and floral notes adding further complexity on the flavour profile. Structured with fine-grained tannins and fresh acids. Still a bit young. Juicy with excellent length on the savoury, earthy, and long finish. Tasted Nov. 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$79.95
Highly aromatic nose delivers floral, cassis, red and black fruits, dark cherry, and subtle sweet spice tones. It's full-bodied on the elegant palate with smooth, refined, and textured tannins. Lovely, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile supported by mouth-watering acids. Some grippiness towards the back end, while the finish length is excellent. Enjoy over the next 10+ years. Tasted Apr/2019.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2021, A.C.
Loire, France$37.95
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, fragrant, and intensely aromatic with impressive depth, it has lovely aromas of lemon citrus, white floral, flinty-earthy minerality, pear, quince, and melon. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has very good concentration with ripe, lightly honeyed flavours of citrus, pear, quince, and flinty-earthy-leesy minerality. It's supported by fresh, crisp, and lively acidity, and a pleasing textural mouthfeel on the mid-palate. Leesy minerality with citrus, quince, and pear notes linger on the very long, crisp finish. Tasted Apr. 2023. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Les Caillottes Sancerre 2020, A.C.
Loire, France$36.95
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, fragrant, open, and highly aromatic on the nose with lovely lemon citrus, quince, pear, and spring flower aromas with a fine, flinty mineral underpinning. It is medium to medium-full bodied on the well-structured, dry, and ripe palate with deliciously elegant lemon citrus, stone fruit, apple, quince, and pear replays, plus spicy notes, herbs, and flinty mineral flavours. It is impeccably well-balanced throughout with crisp, juicy acidity, while minerally, herbal, and stone fruit characters linger on the finish, with excellent length. Wow! Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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