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
Rivarose Brut Prestige Rosé Sparkling, Igp Mediterranean, Salon De Provence, France
Provence, France$19.95
Crafted in the tank method, this blend of Syrah and Grenache has a generous, medium+ intensity nose with enticing aromas of grapefruit, strawberry, orange zest, citrus, raspberry, and leesy mineral with hints of floral. The medium+ bodied palate is essentially dry with delicious grapefruit, orange, citrus, and mineral replays with red berry fruited touches like strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. Fine, beady bubbles and fresh, juicy, thirst-quenching acidity carry through to the dry, minerally, floral, and lip-smacking finish, with very good length. Tasted July 2022.
2.5 Stars
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2.5 Stars
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Balbás Barrica 5 Tempranillo 2015, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain$15.95
Tasted July/2019.
2.5 Stars
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Mont Gravet Colombard 2017, Igp Côtes De Gascogne
Southwest, France$15.95
Fresh, clean and generous aromas of ripe peach, spring flower and pear, with some herbally hints. It is medium-bodied with clean, vibrant, and juicy acids supporting the ripe, slightly honeyed palate with citrus, peach, and herbal flavours. Good length on the finish with lemony notes. Tasted July/2018.
2.5 Stars
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Cliffhanger Pinot Grigio 2017, Doc Trentino
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy$15.95
Medium intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, think yellow pear and peach, along with some citrus, floral and touches of honey. It is mid-weighted on the honeyed palate with sharp, juicy acids. Honeyed citrus, ripe pear and melon flavours with a kiss of sweetness on the flavour profile. A touch of mineral appears on the finish, with very good length. Simple and widely appealing. Tasted Feb/2019.
2.5 Stars
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Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2016, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$19.95
The nose offers apple and pear with subtle wood and vanilla aromas, all of which come through on the light- to mid-weighted palate. It has good acidity, while the clean finish has very good length. Tasted Nov/2018.
2.5 Stars
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2.5 Stars
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Château Vrai Caillou 2016, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$16.95
From limestone-clay soils, this blend of roughly 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc has a ripe, medium intensity nose of dark cherry, earthy, red berry notes with touches of floral, savoury, and mineral characters. It's medium-bodied with nicely integrated, textured tannins and balanced acids. Pleasing savoury replays on the flavour profile, lingering through to the earthy finish, with very good length. Tasted Jan/2020.
2.5 Stars
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2.5 Stars
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