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
Carpineto Riserva Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) with Canaiolo making up most of the remaining blend, the medium-high intensity nose is fresh with earthy, savoury, dark fruited, ripe dark berry, and clove spice aromas. It has very nice aroma replays on the dry, medium-full bodied palate, and is supported by juicy acids and big, structured tannins. Long, earthy, clove, and savoury finish. Will be more enjoyable after a couple of years in the cellar. Tasted Nov. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Hidden Bench Estate Organic Pinot Noir 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$37.95
Lovely, highly aromatic, and fragrant nose delivers dark red berry, cherry, strawberry, tea leaf, currant, and stony mineral aromas, all of which echo very nicely on the medium to medium-full bodied palate with very good concentration. It's nicely balanced with crisp acidity and light, fine-grained tannins that have a supple texture. Long, savoury, red berry, and mineral-tinged finish. Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Springs Road Shiraz 2017, Kangaroo Island
South Australia, Australia$32.95
The fragrant, medium-high intensity nose is spicy w/ a pleasing mix of ripe red, black & blue fruit aromas, layered over savoury earth, meaty & black pepper spice notes. Stony mineral aromas emerge w/ time in the glass. On the juicy, dry, medium-bodied & well-structured palate the lovely red-black-blue fruit flavour replays are joined by black pepper spice, stony mineral, savoury earth & subtle wood spice flavours. It has crisp, juicy acidity & smooth, refined & gently chewy tannins with a touch of grip. Crisp with stony mineral notes lingering on the excellent length finish. Tasted June 2023.
4.0 Stars
Umani Ronchi Centovie Pecorino 2020, Igt Colli Aprutini
Abruzzo, Italy$26.95
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is clean and elegant, delivering lovely citrusy and floral aromas accented with hints of lemongrass and herbs. It is impressively concentrated on the medium-full bodied palate with lovely aroma replays, plus hints of vanilla. Complex and structured with very nice, balanced acidity. Harmonious with exceptional length on the finish. Tasted Sept. 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Kew Barrel Aged Blanc De Blanc 2017, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada$32.95
Fresh, elegant, medium+ to medium-high intensity nose offers lovely toasty, brioche & autolytic characters mingling w/ lemon citrus, stone fruit & white peach aromas + whiffs of pastry & honey adding further complexity & intrigue. Light-to-mid weighted & essentially dry on the palate w/ delicious citrusy, ripe apple, toasty & brioche flavours w/ touches of autolytic notes & a twist of honey. Crisp acidity & lively bubbles freshen the juicy & slightly creamy palate. Subtly spicy w/ apple, toasty & brioche flavours are joined by minerals on long, crisp finish. Tasted Dec. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Kew Blanc De Noirs 2020, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada$32.95
The medium+ intensity nose offers apple, pear, red cherry, and lemon citrus aromas with touches of biscuit and toast. Some autolytic and honeyed aromas develop with time in the glass. The vibrant, medium-bodied palate is dry with delicious toasty, apple, pear, and lemon citrus flavours with hints of honey, biscuit, and mineral. It has fresh, vibrant acidity and crisp, refreshing mousse, along with a textured and slightly grippy mid-palate. Apple, lemon citrus, and mineral notes linger on the long, crisp, and dry finish. Tasted Dec. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling 2021, Finger Lakes, New York
New York, Usa$24.75
Some reductive notes blow off to reveal lovely, fragrant stony mineral, leesy, lemon and lime citrus aromas flecked with white peach notes. On the dry-ish, mid-weighted palate, it has delicious lime mineral, and citrus flavours with touches of melon flavours. It has a very nice, textured mouthfeel and well-balanced acidity. Long, minerally textured finish. Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Sigalas Aa 2021, Pdo Santorini
Santorini, Greece$36.95
A blend of 85% Assyrtiko and 15% Athiri, this has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose of lemon/lime citrus and herbs, with touches of floral and minerals. It's medium-full bodied with very good weight and concentration on the dry palate with lemongrass notes joining the aroma replays on the flavour profile. Bright and lively acidity freshens the palate, while the finish is impressively long and succulent. Tasted May 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Planeta Frappato 2021, D.O.C. Sicilia Vittoria
Sicily, Italy$24.95
The fragrant, medium-high intensity nose is elegantly aromatic with red berry, raspberry, herbs, red licorice, cherry, and smoky-stony mineral aromas with touches of floral and earth. On the dry, light-to-mid weighted palate it offers juicy and ripe raspberry, herbal, cherry, earthy mineral flavours that are backed by fresh, well-balanced acidity and light, dusty textured tannins. It has very nice interplays between the berry fruit, savoury mineral & herbal characters, with the mineral notes lingering through to the long-lasting, gently chalky textured finish. Tasted Aug. 2023. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Santa Rita Floresta Chardonnay 2021, Valle Del Limari
Limari Valley, Chile$28.00
Elegant and fragrant, it has smoky and minerally aromas layered with green apple, pear, and orchard fruit notes. On the creamy textured, medium to medium-full bodied palate it has lovely smoky, minerally, and apple aroma replays with hints of white peach, wood, and saline. Acids are nicely balanced, while the long finish is minerally and smoky with touches of lime citrus notes. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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