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
Boya Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Do Valle De Leyda, Sustainable, Vegan
Leyda Valley, Chile$15.95
The fresh, highly aromatic nose has pyrazine-driven aromas of jalapeño, green pepper, lime citrus, and gooseberry notes accented with kiwi, tropical fruit, and asparagus, all of which comes through on the dry, mid-weighted palate. It has well-balanced acidity, plus some herbally notes on the mid-palate, while the finish has more lime citrus and gooseberry notes. Tasted Oct. 2025.
3.0 Stars
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Idi Di Marzo Sette Vizi Trebbiano 2024, Terre D'abruzzo Igt.
Abruzzo, Italy$14.95
The fresh and generous nose is steely with ripe peach and tropical fruit aromas of apple, pear, peach, and mandarin citrus. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and crunchy with balanced acidity supporting the ripe and delicious aroma replays which are joined mild spice and herbal tones on the flavour profile. Very good length on the gently spiced and well-balanced finish. Tasted Nov. 2025. Score: 88+ pts
3.0 Stars
(551)V
Angove Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$19.95
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh and open, with a lifted, medium-high intensity nose featuring dark red berry, currant, cassis, green herbs, and savoury oak spice aromas. The dry, medium-full to full-bodied palate has delicious, well-balanced aroma replays of cherry, green herbs, cassis, currant, and oak spice. With very good acidity, it also has smooth, well-structured tannins. It's nicely balanced with savoury oak spice, earth, cassis, and currant notes on the finish, very good length. Tasted Sept. 2025.
3.0 Stars
(547)V+(22)O
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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2.5 Stars
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La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2018, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$16.95
The soft nose is ripe and plummy with blackberry, mulberry, and peppery spice notes along with a streak of stony mineral. It's soft and rounded on the medium-full bodied palate with oak-influenced flavours of dark berry and earth with a touch of sweetness. Acids are well-balanced while light tannins are well-integrated with a mild grip. Savoury and earthy notes linger on the finish, with good length. A casual, entry-level Malbec that has wide appeal. Tasted Dec/2020.
2.5 Stars
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Frind Big Red 2018, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$26.54
Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon. The medium+ intensity nose is ripe and plummy with a mix of red and black fruits, red cherry, and touches of cedary wood & stemmy characters. On the medium-bodied palate it has delicious ripe cassis, black cherry, blackberry, plummy, and sweet wood spice flavours supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity and supple, structured and slightly chalky tannins. Some minty herbals and leafy notes add complexity on the mid-palate. Juicy & succulent with cedar wood spice and savoury cocoa notes lingering on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Nov/2021.
2.5 Stars
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Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Shiraz 2013, Pyrenees, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$23.95
The medium+ intensity nose seems somewhat shy, but offers savoury, earthy, and dark fruited aromas with hints of herbal mint. The medium-full to full-bodied palate has lovely, slightly maturing flavours of dark berry, spice, and herbs surrounding a savoury, earthy, and woody core. Some lovely peppery spice notes arrive with time in the glass. It has balanced acidity and gritty, refined tannins that are pleasantly textured. Savoury and earthy on the finish, with excellent length. More Northern Rhône Syrah than Shiraz in style. Tasted Nov/2020. Score: 91+ pts
2.5 Stars
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