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
Featherstone Pinot Grigio 2023, Vegan, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$15.60
To create the pinkish hue, half of the grapes for this single vineyard Pinot Grigio were left on its skins to soak for 72 hours. It has a fresh, elegant, and pretty nose of medium-high intensity with aromas of floral, watermelon, red berry, strawberry, and rhubarb notes. On the medium-bodied palate it has fresh acidity and a touch of sweetness which lift the attractive aroma replays on the flavour profile. The long, crisp finish has a kiss of sweetness that is nuanced with touches of spice. Tasted May 2024.
3.0 Stars
(159)V+(13)O
Zacharias Moschofilero 2022, Pgi Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$12.00
The attractive, medium-high intensity nose offers pretty aromas of Mandarin orange, honeysuckle, floral, grapefruit, lychee, and citrus. The medium+ to medium-full bodied palate is dry, ripe, and slightly honeyed with delicious citrus, grapefruit, honeysuckle, orange blossom, and floral flavours with touches of spice, wild herbs, and lychee adding further complexity. Acids are fresh, juicy, and mouth-watering. There's a touch of zesty spice on the mid-palate, while savoury, leesy notes come through on the juicy finish, with very good length. Tasted July 2024.
3.0 Stars
(141)V
Chateau D'aigueville Côte Du Rhône Villages 2019, Ac
Rhône, France$16.50
Mainly Grenache and Syrah that was aged in concrete tanks, this has a medium-to-medium+ intensity nose that's spicy and dark fruited with dark plum, peppery spice, blackberry, and toasty aromas. On the medium-to-medium-full bodied palate it has delicious, spicy, dark fruited replays. It's supported by juicy acidity and supple, fine-grained tannins with good structure. A touch warm on the mid-palate. Very good length on the juicy finish. Tasted July 2023. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(45)V
Trenel Beaujolais Villages 2022, Ap
Beaujolais, France$17.40
100% Gamay. The open, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose is spicy with savoury earth aromas layered over ripe black fruits, black cherry, plus touches of cassis, floral, cranberry that emerge with time in the glass. On the dry, mid-weighted palate it is ripe with black cherry, cassis, spice, earth flavours with touches of cranberry. It has crisp, clean, and fresh acidity, along with supple, slightly grippy tannins. Pleasing mineral notes join the dark cherry, earth, and spice flavours on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct. 2024.
3.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(55)O
Escapade Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Vegan
South Australia, Australia$15.60
Open, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose has lovely ripe black & red raspberry, blackberry & black pepper spice aromas layered over savoury earth, oak spice + touches of meaty & dried herb. Medium+ to medium-full bodied on the dry palate w/ delicious ripe raspberry, blackberry, black pepper & dried herb flavours w/ a touch of jamminess. It has fresh, juicy acidity, while ripe, supple & fine-grained tannins provide a nice, textured mouthfeel, integrating nicely. Well-balanced w/ blackberry, raspberry & peppery notes tapering to long, savoury, mineral-tinged finish. Tasted Oct. 2024.
3.0 Stars
(326)V
Les Turitelles Altugnac Pinot Noir 2022, Igp Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France$17.40
The ripe, medium+ intensity nose offers mild mannered, yet typical, Pinot characters of red & black cherry, and strawberry aromas with touches of beet root, earth, and black tea. The ripe notes continue on the light-to-mid-weighted palate with red & black cherry, strawberry, beet root, earth, and black tea leaf flavour replays. It has fresh, succulent acidity, while the light, supple tannins have a gentle, chalky textured mouthfeel. A touch grippy, with dark berry, earthy, and hints of mineral linger on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct. 2024. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(65)V
Luis Felipe Edwards Family Selection Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Valle De Leyda
Leyda Valley, Chile$14.70
The bright, medium-high intensity nose is pungent with herbs, lemon/lime citrus, kiwi, and gooseberry aromas. On the medium-full bodied palate it has very good weight that supports the ripe and dry flavour profile led by leesy mineral flavours adding complexity to the pleasing aroma replays. It has refreshing, juicy, and mouth-watering acidity, which carries through to the long and juicy finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
3.0 Stars
(663)V
Arboleda Chardonnay 2022, D.O. Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$16.50
Barrel-fermented and aged in oak, this has a medium to medium-high intensity nose of earthy mineral, oak spice, apple, and pear aromas layered over citrusy notes. The medium-full bodied palate is dry with a creamy mouthfeel and delicious leesy mineral driven aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good, well-balanced acidity that carries through to the citrusy, apple, and touches of vanilla on the long-lasting finish. Tasted Sept. 2024.
3.0 Stars
(758)V
Chateau Changyu Moser Xv Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Helan Mountain Range, Ningxia
China, World$24.95
Tasted Jan/2020.
2.5 Stars
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