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
Cloudline Pinot Noir 2020, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$28.95
The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose deliver ripe, dark red berry, cherry, and strawberry aromas nuanced with earthy and subtle oak tones. It's medium to medium-full bodied on the palate with pleasing aroma replays. Acids are nicely balanced, while supple tannins have a touch of grip. A touch warm on the mid-palate. Very good length on the finish. Tasted June 2022. Score: 88+ pts
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3q Umbria Rosso 2018, I.G.T.
Umbria, Italy$14.95
Screw cap. This unoaked blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot has a medium-high intensity nose that is spicy and perfumed with red and black fruit, blackberry, currant, cassis, plum, and herbs with chocolate and wet earth tones. It's medium-full bodied on the ripe, dry, and fruity palate with plummy, red and black cherry, currant, herbs, and savoury earth flavours. Fresh acids and supple, grainy textured tannins offer a pleasing mouthfeel, while earthy and chocolate notes with a slight tang linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Feudo Maccari Noto Neré Nero D'avola 2018, Dop
Sicily, Italy$19.95
This unoaked Nero d'Avola has a medium-high intensity nose that is quite attractive with aromas of sweet & ripe red berries, strawberry, baking spices, and sandalwood with touches of red plum. It's ripe and fruit forward on the dry, medium+ bodied palate with dried red berry, cherry, strawberry, sweet spice, sandalwood, and dried floral flavours, all supported by fresh, succulent acidity and soft, supple, lightly grippy tannins. Slightly tangy on the mid-palate with earthy, dried red berries & florals, and mineral notes lingering on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr. 2022.
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Wakefield Clare Valley Estate Chardonnay 2020, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.95
The medium-high intensity nose is fresh with ripe apple, citrus, pear, and butter aromas nuanced with vanilla, lactic, and yoghurt notes. On the dry, medium+ bodied, and creamy palate it is lightly honeyed with citrusy, apple, pear, butter, and vanilla flavours supported by crisp, fresh acidity. Leesy mineral, apple, citrus, butter, with touches of sweet vanillin oak and saline linger on the long finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
3.0 Stars
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La Posta Malbec Rosé 2021, Tupungato, Valle De Uco
Mendoza, Argentina$16.95
Screw cap. Lovely deep orange-peach colour. The medium-high intensity, fragrant nose has aromas of grapefruit, stony minerals, pomegranate, and grilled herbs, plus touches of blood orange, citrus, raspberry, and cherry. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has refreshing, vibrant acidity that lifts the grapefruit, stone mineral, citrus, pomegranate, and herbal notes. Nicely textured and slightly tannic on the back palate, with mineral, herbs, and grapefruit notes lingering on the long, dry, crisp, and juicy finish. Tasted June 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Filaree Italia Ribolla Gialla 2020, I.G.T. Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$14.95
Elegant, medium-high intensity nose is musky with herbs and floral aromas, along with hints of orange citrus and honeysuckle. On the concentrated, structured, medium-full bodied palate it has lovely citrus and peach flavours lifted by fresh acidity. Dry with stony mineral notes coming through on the long, juicy, and crisp finish. Tasted May 2022. Score: 90+ pts
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Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2019, Fundo Liguai De Huelquén, Do Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$19.95
Fresh, herbally, currant, red and black fruits, and subtle woodspice aromas. It all comes through with good fruit purity on the medium+ bodied palate and supported by crisp acidity and chalky, fine-grained tannins. Excellent length on the long finish. Tasted Nov. 2022.
3.0 Stars
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Louis Latour Domaine De Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2021, I.G.P. Var
Provence, France$25.95
Unoaked. The medium-high intensity nose offers attractive aromas of sour dark red cherry, spice, dark currant, strawberry, forest floor & earthy minerality, w/ hints of tea leaf & dried herbs emerging w/ time in the glass. On the medium+ bodied palate it delivers spiced dark berries, cherry, currant & forest floor replays on the flavour profile. It has fresh, juicy acidity & light, slightly grippy & youthful tannins that offer a pleasing textural mouthfeel. Nicely balanced throughout w/ dark berry, sour cherry & forest floor notes lingering on the long, succulent finish. Tasted Mar. 2023.
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Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot 2018, California
California, Usa$21.25
The intriguing, medium+ intensity nose is savoury with cocoa, nutty, earthy woodspice, and dried herb aromas which surround a core of black fruit. On the lush, dry, medium-bodied palate it is dry with fresh dark berry fruit, blackberry, plum, oak spice, and chocolate flavours supported by fresh acidity and smooth, supple tannins. Very good length on the fresh, savoury and dried herb finish. Tasted June 2023. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
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Alvi's Drift Signature Chardonnay 2021, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$14.95
Screw cap. The medium+ intensity nose offers apple, pear, and lemon citrus aromas nuanced with buttery notes and hints of melon and green herbs. It has very good weight and structure on the medium-full bodied palate with dry and lightly honeyed and spicy flavours of delicious apple, pear, buttery, and herbs, with a nice textural mouthfeel, plus some leesy mineral notes that appear on the mid-palate. Lively acids are fresh and juicy, while leesy mineral, herbal, apple, and pear notes all appear on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Nov. 2023. Score: 88+ pts
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