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
Montes Purple Angel 2020, Do Valle De Colchagua
Colchagua Valley, Chile$105.95
Blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot. The elegant, highly aromatic nose delivers complex black currant, pepper spice, cassis, herbaceous, grilled pepper, and oak spice aromas. The elegance continues on the slender, medium-full bodied palate with lovely, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile which is supported by fresh, balanced acidity and elegantly refined and integrated tannins. Herbals, grilled pepper, oak spice, and currant notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa$143.95
This blend of 94.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.2% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc has a fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose with evergreen, herbal, mint, cassis, currant, and sweet oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied with lovely aroma replays and fresh acidity. It has smooth, refined tannins with a supple grip, while the long-lasting finish is balanced and very satisfying. Has the structure and balance to drink well 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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Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2019, D.O.C.G. San Donato In Poggi
Tuscany, Italy$44.95
Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, and 5% Syrah. Elegant, dark red fruited, cherry, sweet spice, peppery spice, and hints of dark berry aromas rise out of the glass with great intensity. On the medium-full to full-bodied palate it is impressively concentrated with very nice, balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile and supported by very good, crisp acidity. Present tannins are a touch tight at the moment and will reward ageing. Excellent length on the finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.5 Stars
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Aurelio Settimo Rocche Dell'annunziata Barolo 2017, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$54.95
The medium-high to- highly aromatic nose seems a bit shy, but offers very pretty aromas of ripe red cherry, rose floral, raspberry, orange zest, and oak spice. It's big, full-bodied and firmly structured with fresh acidity and lovely, flavourful aroma replays on the palate. Long, juicy, spiced finish. Chewy tannins are very young at this stage. Will reward with 4-5 years in the cellar. Tasted Oct. 2022.
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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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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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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Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$56.50
Particular clones of organic Sangiovese. Fresh aromas lead with funky reductive characters followed by savoury, wet earth, and clove aromas. On the dry, medium-full to full-bodied palate it has creamy, structured tannins with oak spice, red cherry, floral, and sweet spice flavours supported by very good acidity. Long, structured, and crisp finish. Will be better in a couple of years and drink well into the late 2030s. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Nicolás Catena Zapata 2010, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$112.00
Highly aromatic with lovely notions of floral, raspberry, cherry and mineral notes with very nice aroma replays on the palate. It's full-bodied with good structure, depth and well-balanced. It has mouth-watering acids and smooth, refined tannins. Finishes long with slight earthy tones. Drink over the next decade. Outstanding! Tasted July/2015.
4.5 Stars
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