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
Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-pape 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$65.95
A blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and 3% Cinsault, this has appealing, fragrant aromas of dark red cherries mingle with mineral and all kinds of complex spices. The full-bodied palate had structured fruit, firm tannins, fresh acids, and flavourful with very nice aroma replays. Excellent length on the finish, if a touch warming. Enjoy over the next 10-15 years. Tasted Jan/2020. Score: 92+ pts
4.5 Stars
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Luce 2020, I.G.T. Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$129.95
This blend of 55% Sangiovese and 45% Merlot is fresh and highly aromatic on the nose with lovely mineral, clove, dark red cherry, black cherry, and cocoa aromas. It's full-bodied on the concentrated and structured palate with lovely. harmonious aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus notes of sweet spices and savoury oak. It has juicy, mouth-watering acidity and smooth, refined, and well-structured tannins. Elegant sweet spices and earthy notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Greywacke Riesling 2020, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$29.95
Screw cap. Intense, gorgeously scented bouquet of flowers, lime citrus, white peach, and petrol with whiffs of mineral rise out of the glass. On the impressively concentrated palate it has a very good textured mouthfeel and an off-dry flavour profile of lime citrus, ripe apple, leesy mineral, white flowers, and subtle spicy tones. Impeccably balanced with fresh and juicy acids, while leesy mineral and lime notes taper to a dry, textured finish, with excellent length. Wow! Tasted Feb/2022.
4.5 Stars
Cave Spring Csv Blanc De Blancs Brut 2017, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$49.95
Bottled aged for 65 months, this 100% Chardonnay has a medium-high intensity nose that is fresh and elegant with smoky, leesy mineral, savoury aromas alongside ripe green apple, pear, citrus, and stone fruit, plus some autolytic characters. It has clean acidity and a fine bead of bubbles on the palate, which is slightly spicy on the mid-palate. Ripe orchard fruits, toasty, and autolytic notes round out the flavour profile. Lovely apple, pear, spice, toasty, and brioche notes linger on the long, juicy, and crisp finish. Tasted June 2025.
4.5 Stars
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Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2018, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$52.25
Lovely, open, highly aromatic nose offers pretty red cherry, rose floral, and orange notes. On the medium+ bodied palate it has gorgeously balanced aroma replays joined by some pleasant bitterness on the flavour profile. It's supported by balanced acidity and well-integrated tannins that have some grip and texture which adds to the mouthfeel. Harmonious, long finish. Enjoy into the mid-2030s. Tasted Oct. 2022.
4.5 Stars
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Eduardo Chadwick Seña 2021, Aconcagua Valley
Chile$209.95
Fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose exudes elegance with ripe red & black fruits, strawberry, cassis, red currant, wood spices & black cherry aromas, plus savoury cocoa and clove adding further complexity. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has an elegant mouthfeel & ripe, fine-grained tannins which support the ripe black cherry, currant, cassis, bright red berry, strawberry, and raspberry flavours accented by fine oak spice. Acids are juicy and well-balanced, with a slight tangy red berry character. Savoury, earthy notes linger on the very long & smooth finish. Tasted Oct. 2024.
4.5 Stars
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Volpaia Chianti Classico 2021, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$37.95
Mainly Sangiovese with a small percentage of Merlot, this has a lovely, medium to medium-high intensity nose of red cherry, floral, rose petal, sweet baking spice, and cinnamon aromas. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and a touch spicy with lovely aroma replays that echo on the flavour profile. It has very good, juicy acidity, alongside smooth, well-structured tannins. Lovely sweet spice and red cherry notes linger on the long, well-balanced finish. Tasted Nov. 2024.
4.5 Stars
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$78.00
Lovely, open, and fragrant, this has a beautiful, highly aromatic nose of bright red cherry, rose petal, floral, and baking spice, plus hints of attractive orange zest. It's full-bodied, well structured, and dry with lovely red cherry, earth, and floral flavours that are harmonious. It's juicy with well-balanced acidity, while the ripe tannins are integrating nicely and very approachable already. Finish is long and juicy. Should evolve nicely over the next 10 years. Tasted Nov. 2022. Score: 93+ pts
4.5 Stars
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Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$76.95
This 100% Sangiovese has a fresh, medium to medium-high intensity nose of savoury, earthy, and wood aromas surrounding a core of attractive rose floral and red cherry fruit. It's medium-full to full-bodied, dry, and crunchy with very nice wood spice driven aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good acids and well-structured tannins. The nicely balanced flavours linger through to the long, structured, and firm finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Oreno 2022, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$99.95
45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Lovely, deep, medium-high intensity nose of black & red fruits, currants, cassis, wet earth, and savoury oak aromas, plus a whiff of reductive notes. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is dense with smooth, well-structured tannins, alongside fresh, structured acids. Lovely fine oak spice and black & red fruit aroma replays are joined by touches of black cherry, floral, and graphite on the rich flavour profile. Excellent length on the finish with succulent, savoury oak, currant & cassis notes. Tasted Oct. 2025.
4.5 Stars
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