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
Lavau Vacqueyras 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$26.95
Blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 10% Mourvédre. The medium-high intensity nose has a savoury core surrounded by complex aromas of black pepper, dark berry, spice, and plum notes. The full-ish bodied palate has lovely flavours of red cherry, raspberry, spice with savoury undertones and a hint of orange. It has well-balanced acidity and refined, well-knit tannins with a touch of chalky grip. Really well-balanced throughout with more savoury and stony flavours with spice and a tinge of orange on the long finish. Tasted Apr/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Paxton Aaa Shiraz/Grenache 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$21.95
Screw cap. This organic and biodynamic blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Grenache has fresh, fragrant, minty herb aromas with ripe raspberry and strawberry, red licorice, spice, and subtle wood notes. It's medium+ bodied on the palate with raspberry, cherry, strawberry, and spice flavours balanced with savoury, earthy, and some mineral notes. It has fresh, energetic acids, and smooth, refined tannins, while mineral, spice, and red berry notes linger on the long finish, with a fine mineral aftertaste. Tasted June/2021. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Arboleda Chardonnay 2019, Do Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$18.95
The fragrant, highly aromatic nose is ripe and complex with lemon curd, citrus, buttery, apple, and pear with some earthy minerals adding a fine savoury component. On the full-bodied, concentrated, and crunchy palate it has fine ripe pear, apple, citrus, and lemon flavours joined by some spicy notes. With fresh acidity, ripe stone fruits, citrus, and buttery notes linger on the long, fresh finish. Tasted Nov/2021. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Errázuriz Syrah 2018, Do Aconcagua Costa
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$21.95
The medium-high intensity nose is intriguing and complex with black olive and peppery spice aromas layered over crushed blackberry, raspberry and savoury notes with touches of violet and meaty notes. On the medium-full bodied palate it has lovely blackberry, raspberry, pepper spice, savoury, meaty, and nut flavours with touches of olive, all framed by fresh, mouth-watering acidity and smooth, fine-grained, slightly grippy tannins. Tar notes join the savoury, blackberry, and spice finish, with excellent length. Tasted June/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Château Guillou 2016, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$23.95
Composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the fresh, open, medium-high to highly aromatic nose is ripe, plummy, and dark berry scented with some lovely floral, sweet spice, and licorice notes adding interest and complexity. It's medium-full to full-bodied with lovely savoury, earthy, tobacco, and dark berry flavours, while the acidity is fresh and juicy. Tannins are smooth with a very fine, dusty texture, yet still somewhat chalky and drying. Savoury, earthy, and chocolatey oak notes linger on the long finish. Tasted June/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Lavau Rasteau 2017, Ac Rasteau
Rhône, France$21.95
This blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose with classic aromas of ripe blackberry, crushed stones, garrigue, spice, and dark plum. It's medium-full bodied on the ripe and spicy palate with dark berry, blackberry, currant, crushed stone, and Provençal herb flavours. Slightly warming on the mid-palate, but it's supported by the fresh, juicy, well-balanced acidity and smooth, refined, and lightly structured and grippy tannins. Stony mineral notes linger on the long, pleasantly satisfying finish. Tasted June/2021. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Vanderpump Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sonoma County
California, Usa$41.25
Blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. Elegant, medium-high intensity aromas of dark fruited, blackberry, black cherry, plum, and currant notes are nuanced with cocoa and sweet spices. It's full-bodied and chewy with lovely dark fruited aroma replays plus cocoa, sweet spice, and vanilla flavours adding savoury complexity. It's supported by juicy, well-balanced acidity and very smooth, refined tannins that have a supple texture. Savoury and earthy with dark fruited notes linger on the long, elegant finish. Tasted July/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Château Peyros Vieilles Vignes Madiran 2016, Ac Madiran
Southwest, France$22.95
60/40 blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc. Rich, intense, and ripe dark black fruited aromas with spice, wood, and hints of stony minerals rising out of the glass. On the concentrated, full-bodied palate it has a complex mix of dark fruits, currant, blackberry, wood spice, earthy, and stony mineral flavours supported very good, juicy acidity. Structured, fine-grained, and slightly drying tannins are integrating very nicely. Dark fruits with mineral and earthy notes linger on the long finish. Tasted July/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Jean Max Roger Cuvée Marnes Et Caillottes Sancerre 2019, A.C.
Loire, France$31.95
Intense, aromatic nose is elegant, pretty, and ripe with lemon citrus, floral, and earthy white stone mineral notes accented with stone fruit and white peach. The concentrated, medium-full bodied palate has lovely aroma replays of ripe lemon citrus, white peach, floral, and white stone mineral adding a pleasant savoury touch. Subtly spice on the mid-palate, along with a slightly chalky texture. Finely balanced throughout with fresh, well-articulated acidity. Oyster-shell minerality with hints of citrus lingers on the juicy finish, with excellent length. Tasted Aug/2021. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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La Cadiérenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2020, A.C.
Provence, France$20.25
Blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, and 25% Mourvèdre. The fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose has pretty aromas of ripe peach, melon, floral, citrus, blood orange, and grapefruit with underlying herbal notes. It has fresh acidity and a fine, slightly chalky texture on the medium-full bodied, fleshy palate with spicy aroma replays. There's a tinge of honey on the dry flavour profile, tapering to herbal, seaspray, and oyster shell minerality on the long, crisp, and dry finish. Tasted Aug/2021. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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