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
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
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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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
3.0 Stars
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Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2022, Do Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$15.95
Seemingly improved since last tasted a year ago, this has a fresh and attractive medium-to-medium-high intensity nose of red and black cherry, tea leaf, and dried herbal aromas with a touch of reductive character. It's medium-bodied on the dry, crunchy palate with lovely, balanced aroma replays that echo on the flavour profile. It has fresh, well-balanced acidity alongside textured tannins with good structure. Cocoa, chocolate, and earthy oak notes linger on the long, savoury finish. Last tasted Nov. 2024.
3.0 Stars
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Axel Pauly Generations Mosel Riesling 2021, Qualitatswein
Mosel, Germany$22.25
Screw cap. Vegan. The medium-high intensity nose offers slatey, earthy mineral, lemon citrus, and pear aromas with touches of white peach and floral. It has good weight on the medium to medium-full bodied palate with lovely tangy and off-dry flavours of lemon citrus, white peach, pear, and ripe apple joined by hints of honey and floral characters. Fresh, lively acidity keeps the sweetness in check. It's nicely balanced with lightly honeyed, citrus, and mineral notes lingering on the pleasantly long finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
3.0 Stars
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Henkell Brut Crémant De Loire 2016, Traditional Method, A.P. Loire, France
Loire, France$19.75
Blend of 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir & 5% Cabernet Franc. The attractive, medium+ intensity nose has lemon citrus, pear, and peach aromas nuanced with brioche, autolytic & toasty characters. It's medium-full bodied with some sweetness on the palate with honeyed flavours of ripe pear, peach, lemon citrus, plus some toasty, brioche, and hazelnut notes adding a savoury component. It has a crisp mouthfeel with a fine mousse & fresh acidity. More savoury with leesy mineral notes and hints citrus lingering on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Sept. 2023. Score: 88+ pts
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