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
San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
100% Sangiovese, the medium-high intensity nose offers lovely red berry aromas of cherry and currant, along with clove and spices. It's medium+ bodied with lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Supple textured with slightly grippy tannins. Very nicely balanced throughout with a long, savoury, earthy, and juicy finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2020, Ac
Loire, France$37.95
Lovely, intense aromas of lemon/lime citrus, white floral, and spice layered over stony minerals with a hint of white peach. It has very good weight on the medium-full to full-bodied palate. Elegant citrus, white floral, and stony mineral flavour replays are lifted by fresh, juicy acidity. There's a nice, subtle chalky texture on the mid-palate, while citrus, leesy-stony mineral and floral notes linger on the very long, crisp, and balanced finish. Tasted Sept. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Kir Yianni Le Nord Assyrtiko 2023, I.G.P. Florina
Macedonia, Greece$18.00
Fragrant medium-high intensity nose delivers elegant lemon citrus, floral, leesy-stony minerality, ripe pear, spice & grapefruit aromas w/ some nuanced orchard fruit notes. It's medium-full bodied w/ impressive weight & concentration on the dry, structured palate. Lovely ripe lemon citrus, grapefruit, floral, leesy-stony minerality, pear & white peach flavours are neatly balanced. It has crisp, clean, juicy & structured acidity, along w/ some spice notes & a chalky mineral texture on mid-palate. Oyster shell mineral w/ spice touches linger on long, crisp finish. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella Valpantena 2020, Docg
Veneto, Italy$39.80
80/20 Corvina & Rondinella. The nose takes some coaxing to reveal itself at this stage with intriguing red & black cherry, blackberry, and spice aromas followed by hints of cocoa, cinnamon, tobacco leaf, and floral. It is medium-full to full-bodied on the dry, rich, and warming palate with lovely and complex black cherry, savoury spice, cinnamon, blackberry, floral, plum, oak spice, tobacco leaf flavours. Acids are crisp, juicy and succulent, while the smooth, refined, and well-structured tannins have a touch of grip. Cherry notes taper to minerals on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Jan. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Hidden Bench Terroir Caché 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Unfiltered, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$47.95
Blend of 47% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 23% Malbec. Fragrant, ripe, savoury, and complex aromas of red & black fruits, dark cherry, blackberry, currant, cassis, and black raspberry, plus tobacco and oak spices notes adding further complexity. It's dry and medium-full bodied with elegant and ripe tannins that are well-structured. Flavours of currant, plum, blackberry, sweet cassis, dark cherry, and gentle wood spice are neatly balanced and supported by fresh acidity. It's well-balanced throughout, while earthy notes linger on the long, composed finish. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 93+ pts
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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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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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
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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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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