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
Torbreck Cuvée Juveniles 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.25
Unoaked blend of 72% Grenache, 23% Mataro & 5% Shiraz has fresh, intense & complex aromas of lovely red berry, notes of raspberry, strawberry, cherry & pomegranate joined by spices, white pepper & subtle meaty notes. The medium to medium-full bodied palate is fruit-forward with red berry, raspberry, cherry & pomegranate replays on the flavour profile with spices and meaty notes adding a pleasant savoury component. Exceptionally well-balanced with fresh acidity, smooth, supple, and dusty-textured tannins. Savoury, earthy, even some mineral lingers on the long, clean finish. Tasted Oct/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2019, Sustainable, Willamette Valley
Oregon, Usa$57.95
The medium-high intensity nose is slightly reductive with funky earthy, savoury aromas with underlying currant, cherry, red and black fruits. It's medium-full bodied with very good weight and concentration supporting the tart aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good acidity and slightly grippy tannins that offer a nice mouthfeel. Long, juicy finish with subtle spice tones. Tasted Sept/2021. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
Creekside Iconoclast Sauvignon Semillon 2018, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$23.00
Blend of 72% Semillon and 28% Sauvignon Blanc that was fermented in French oak puncheons & barriques, the medium-high intensity nose offers a complex aromas of leesy, lemon/lime citrus, white floral, white peach, and herbal notes. It's dry, medium+ weighted with lovely aroma replays and subtle oak flavours. Acids are well-balanced, while the mouthfeel has a subtle chalky texture. Long, crisp finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Frind Chardonnay 2018, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$23.75
Stelvin screw cap. This lovely unoaked Chardonnay has a fragrant, medium-high to highly-aromatic nose with complex aromas of lemon citrus, ripe apple, yeasty, and leesy, with subtle buttery nuances. On the weighty, impressively concentrated palate it has lovely replays of lemon citrus, ripe apple, and buttery flavours with a subtle toastiness, and supported fresh and lively acidity. The juicy mid-palate leads to more ripe apple, lemon citrus, and leesy notes on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Nov/2021.
4.0 Stars
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Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2019, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
The perfumed, medium to medium-high intensity nose offers very appealing currant, cassis, herbs, licorice, medicinal, and tobacco aromas that also come through on the dry, medium-full bodied palate. It's all supported by fresh acidity and grainy, grippy, and structured tannins. Flavour replays along with touches of oak linger on the long finish. Tasted Apr. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
Blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, the medium-high intensity nose has a lovely bouquet of sweet red cherries, rose floral, and sweet spice aromas with subtle earthy and mineral tones. On the medium-full bodied, chewy palate it has lovely, balanced replays of red cherry, rose floral, and savoury wood spices. It's really nicely balanced with juicy acidity, and plush, textured tannins that have just subtle chalky grip. A pleasing mix of savoury, woody, minerally, and red berry notes linger on the long, very satisfying finish. Tasted Apr/2022.
4.0 Stars
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Versado Malbec 2018, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
The medium-high intensity nose is ripe and fresh with purple fruit, violet, blackberry, black cherry, plum, wood spice, and pepper aromas. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has smooth, refined tannins that support that lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. Acids are very good, while the finish is long and savoury. Tasted May 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Fram Shiraz 2019, W.O. Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$18.75
Mainly Shiraz w/ 5% Grenache & 5% Mourvèdre. Medium-high intensity nose offers lovely meaty, black & blue fruit, blackberry, black pepper spice, anise, clove & gentle wood spice aromas rising out of the glass. On the medium-full bodied, structured palate, it has good fruit concentration and is slightly warming with delicious dark berry, blackberry, black pepper spice, meaty, earthy & licorice flavours. Slightly tangy on mid-palate, w/ fresh, balanced acidity, and refined, slightly grippy tannins. Savoury, earthy, and cocoa notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Dec/2021. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Clos De Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Almahue, Do Valle Del Rapel
Rapel Valley, Chile$21.95
Lovely bouquet offers an intense & complex medley of evergreen, forest floor, ripe dark cherry, blackberry, currant with hints of peppery spice, all surrounding an earthy core. It's full-bodied, concentrated and ripe with lovely, minty herbs, tangy red and black berry, and subtle oak spice flavours. Slightly warming, but still well-balanced with fine acidity and ripe, structured and fine-grained tannins. The juicy, succulent acids take you through to the long finish with lingering minty herb, dark red and black cherry, earth, and subtle oak notes. Tasted Jan/2022.
4.0 Stars
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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2018, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.95
From Gualtallary. Beautifully fragrant, elegant, refined, and complex with minerality, nut, and mealy aromas accented with ripe orchard fruit, apple, pear, lemon citrus, and a touch of honey. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it is creamy and spicy with bright acidity. It is lightly honeyed with baked apple, lemon citrus, mineral, and mealy with some nutty tones on the flavour profile. Nicely textured on the mid-palate. Long, juicy, and succulent on the finish with lingering minerally and leesy notes. Tasted Feb/2022.
4.0 Stars
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