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
Andreola Dirupo Brut Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Docg, Italy
Veneto, Italy$24.95
Tasted Jan/2020.
4.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(87)O
Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2017
Mendoza, Argentina$22.95
Fresh and minerally on the nose with underlying ripe purple fruits, violet, blackberry, and touches of floral. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with dark currant, spice, violet flavours with a mineral underpinning. Fine tannins are well-integrated, while acids are balanced. Finishes long and balanced with some spice notes. Tasted Jan/2020.
4.0 Stars
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La Grande Gardiole Châteauneuf Du Pape 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$48.95
This blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache, and 10% Cinsault has a ripe medium-high nose that is savoury with mineral, dark berry, and spice notions. It is full-ish bodied with fine, textured tannins on the structured palate with very good fruit concentration and density. Flavours of dark berry, blackberry, minerally hot stones. It has mouth-watering acids and a long juicy finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
4.0 Stars
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4.0 Stars
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Torbreck Old Vines Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2017, Barossa Valley
South Australia, Australia$24.95
This GSM blend of 62% Grenache, 26% Shiraz, and 12% Mourvèdre is open and complex on the nose with lovely aromas of red berry, strawberry, and cherry mingling with savoury, black pepper, dried spice, earth, and a touch of rosemary. The medium-full bodied palate has slightly maturing flavours of dried red and black berries, strawberry, raspberry, black pepper, and spices supported by fresh, lively acidity and smooth, refined, and lightly chalky tannins. Nicely balanced flavours throughout with savoury, earthy and red berry complexity on the long finish. Last tasted Aug/2021. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Boasso Barolo Del Comune Di Serralunga D'alba 2015, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$39.95
Fragrant nose of nutmeg, wood spice, and ripe red cherries surrounded by earthy, forest floor notes. Hints of orange and floral also appear out of the glass. On the full-bodied palate, it has lovely, balanced aroma replays of ripe red cherry, earth, forest floor, rose floral, and nutmeg flavours. Acids are juicy and mouth-watering, while the smooth, structured tannins have some grip, but are very approachable right now. Orange, rose floral, earthy, and cedar oak spice notes linger on the long, structured, mouth-watering finish. Enjoy over the next 10+ years. Tasted Mar/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Torre Dei Beati Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2018
Abruzzo, Italy$30.17
The medium-high intensity nose has rustic, peppery spice, black raspberry, earthy, and black plum aromas with touches of balsamic and barnyard. It's light-to-medium bodied with fresh, vibrant acidity and spicy flavours of dark berry, black raspberry, earth, and balsamic. It has very smooth, refined tannins, while pleasing savoury-earthy notes with touches of balsamic and coffee linger on the long, balanced, juicy finish. Tasted Apr/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$29.95
Fragrant, medium+ intensity delivers ripe red and black cherry, spice, and white pepper aromas. It's full-bodied and ripe fruited on the palate with spice, blackberry, blueberry, and cold cream flavours. It has smooth, refined tannins and balanced acidity, and is a touch warm with spice, and savoury earthy notes on the long finish. Tasted Jan/2020.
4.0 Stars
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Carpineto Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2016, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$49.95
100% Sangiovese. Lovely, highly aromatic nose of sweet red cherry, earth, clove, and dried florals. It's medium-full bodied on the palate with elegant, refined tannins that have some structure. Very nice aroma replays plus wet earth notes on the flavour profile. It has juicy acidity and excellent length on the long, earthy finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée La Grange Dîmière Sancerre Rouge 2015, Ac
Loire, France$29.95
From the great 2015 vintage, this Pinot Noir has a pretty, pale ruby colour and the medium-high intensity nose leads with stony-smoky minerality, followed by red berry, cherry, and currant aromas, with subtle florals. It is light-to-medium bodied on the spicy, red fruited, cherry, and currant palate with elegantly structured tannins. Acids are nice and fresh, while the stony-smoky mineral notes come to the fore on the long, juicy finish. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Tasted July/2020.
4.0 Stars
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