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
Thirty Bench Small Lot Wood Post Vineyard Riesling 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$32.97
Elegant, and while medium-high to highly aromatic, the nose seems a bit shy, offering lemon/lime citrus, floral, and white peach aromas with a twist of honey and touches of petrol, with impressive depth. The off-dry, medium-full bodied palate is impressively weighted with excellent concentration and density, along with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays of floral, petrol, and citrus flavours. The finish tapers to dry with mineral, lime citrus, floral, and honeyed notes, with excellent length. Tasted May 2025.
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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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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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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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
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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Le Serre Nuove Dell'Ornellaia 2021, Second Wine Of Ornellaia, Doc Bolgheri Rosso
Tuscany, Italy$78.95
Blend of 50% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 11% Petit Verdot. The elegant, medium-high intensity nose delivers currant, cassis, and herbal aromas which follow through very nicely on the balanced, medium-full bodied palate with notes of chocolate and leather adding further complexity. It's supported by chunky and chewy tannins with a supple grip. It has juicy, mouth-watering acidity, while cassis, earthy, and wood spice notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Enjoy to the mid-2030's. Tasted Sept. 2023.
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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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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Pieropan Soave Classico Vigneto Calvarino 2021, D.O.C. Soave Classico
Veneto, Italy$33.95
This blend of 70% Garganega and 30% Trebbiano di Soave has an elegant, refined, and medium-high intensity nose of anise, lemon citrus, yellow flower, and herbal aromas. On the ripe, dry, medium-to-medium-full bodied palate it has very good concentration with touches of spice and tropical fruit notes joining the citrusy, floral, herbs, and anise replays on the flavour profile. It tapers to mineral notes on the mid-palate. Nicely textured throughout with very good, balanced, and fresh acidity. Stony and leesy mineral notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Oct. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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