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 http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
El Esteco Blend De Extremos Malbec 2020, Valles Calchaquíes
Calchaquí Valley, Argentina$16.25
Screw cap. This unoaked Malbec from Cafayate and Chañar Punco has a funky, reductive nose off the top, revealing dark berry, plum, black and blueberry and subtle white pepper spice aromas. It's medium+ bodied with spicy flavours of dark berry, blackberry, blueberry, and dried herb, with some mineral notes, all backed by fresh, balanced acidity and smooth, refined tannins that have a subtle chalky grip. Minerally with subtle spice and dried herb notes linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Dec. 2022.
2.5 Stars
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Lungarotti Ilbio Rosso 2020, I.G.T. Umbria
Umbria, Italy$26.95
Crafted with Sagrantino, this organic wine has a medium+ intensity nose offering a pleasing mix of red cherry, wet earth, and and sweet baking spice aromas with touches of dried floral, cinnamon, currant, and sweet tobacco. It's medium+ bodied with structured, gritty, chalky, and drying tannins along with fresh acidity. Flavours of red and dark cherries, savoury wet earth, and tobacco. There's some warmth on the mid-palate, while savoury woodsmoke notes linger on the finish, with good length. Tasted Dec. 2022. Score: 88+ pts
2.5 Stars
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Treana Chardonnay 2021, Central Coast
California, Usa$21.25
Screw cap. Rich, fragrant aromas of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, pineapple, butter, and poached apple rise out of the glass. On the medium-full bodied palate it is ripe, creamy, and sweet with oak-influenced flavours of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, lemon, pineapple, butter, and apple. The textured mid-palate gives way to smoky, toasty oak flavours on the finish, with good length. A crowd-pleasing Chardonnay. Tasted Feb. 2023.
2.5 Stars
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Manos Negras Stone Soil Malbec 2019, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$19.75
This has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose of distinctive earthy-stony mineral aromas layered over ripe dark berry, blackberry, cool herbs, spices, and hints of black plum. It's mid-weighted on the dry, salty palate with lovely dark berry, blackberry, spices, and stony mineral flavours which are supported by fresh, bright, and juicy acidity. Supple tannins are well-structured and lightly chalky textured. Lovely stony mineral notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Tasted Mar. 2023.
2.5 Stars
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Strewn Vidal Icewine 2006, VQA Niagara Peninsula (200ml)
Ontario, Canada$24.95
Aromas of peaches, apricot and honey. Palate has apricot, golden honey and some burnt orange notes. Finishes with hints of mulled spices. Medium-bodied with fine acidity that balances the sweetness. A very average Icewine that is past its prime. Tasted Aug/2012.
2.5 Stars
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Mezzomondo Sangiovese Merlot 2008, Apulia Daunia
Puglia, Italy$8.95
Lots of red fruit aromas, candied berries. Red fruit, licorice, herb, menthol flavours. Tasted Nov/2010.
2.5 Stars
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Domaine Du Petit Souper Bourgueil 2008, Ac
Loire, France$11.50
Mix of grape-oak aromas from the cork. Elegant and complex bouquet of lilacs, earth. forest floor and blackberry. Dry and medium-full bodied with more dark fruits on palate. Has a medium-length, smooth finish with mocha notes. Refined tannins are well-integrated. Good acidity and well-balanced. Yummy. Tasted Nov/2012.
2.5 Stars
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See Ya Later Ranch Chardonnay 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$17.95
Apple, toast, butter, earth/mineral aromas follow on the palate. Vanilla, pear and tropical fruit notes. Crisp, medium-long finish. Quite nice. It's not over-bearing with oak as some oaked Chardonnay's can be. Tasted Jan/2011.
2.5 Stars
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Konrad Riesling 2009, Marlborough, South Island
New Zealand$13.95
Floral, mineral, peach aromas. Orange & floral notes, finishes with peach. Dry. Tasted Dec/2010.
2.5 Stars
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The Garden Path Shiraz/Cabernet 2006, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
Australia$17.95
Mint, cassis, black currant, oak, earth/barnyard aromas. Black currant and blueberries on the palate. Ripe tannins. Fleshy, medium-bodied. Tasty. Tasted July/2011.
2.5 Stars
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