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
Brancaia N°2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Doc Maremma Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$33.95
This organic 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has a fragrant, medium-high intensity nose that is ripe with black cherry, red currant, cassis, and Doris plum aromas accented with savoury whiffs of earth and reductive notes. On the medium-full bodied, well-structured palate it has ripe and spicy flavours of black cherry, red currant, plum, forest herbs, mineral, and wet earth with touches of iron. It is juicy with crisp acidity and ripe, well-structured tannins that have some youthful grip. Savoury minerals linger on the long, grippy, well-structured finish. Tasted Mar. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Seppeltsfield Ec405 Barossa Shiraz/Mataro 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$33.95
66/34 Shiraz & Mataro. Elegant, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of ripe, sweet black and purple fruits, blackberry, black cherry & potpourri aromas with accents of savoury earth, iron & minty herbs. It's medium-full to full-bodied w/ well-structured, rustic tannins & black-purple fruited & savoury flavours of blackberry, blk cherry, sweet cassis, peppery spice & graphite w/ persistent savoury mineral & cocoa characters. Acids are crisp & juicy. Some spice notes on mid-palate taper to savoury graphite & mineral flavours on long, grippy finish, w/ excellent length. Tasted Apr. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Mega Spileo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Pgi Achaia
Peloponnese, Greece$29.75
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is intense and a touch funky brett off the top, revealing complex and maturing dark berry, black currant, dried herbs, and Asian spice aromas with hints of cassis, dried berry, savoury earth, and oak spice. On the dry, full-bodied palate it offers spicy and maturing dark berry, black currant, cassis, dried herbs, and spice flavours which are supported by fresh acidity. It's firmly structured with dusty textured and drying tannins. Dark berry notes give way to savoury earth flavours on the long, dry finish. Tasted Apr. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño 2023, Maldonado
Uruguay, World$23.95
The fresh, highly aromatic nose offers yellow and white floral aromas layered over lemon/lime citrus, herbs, and melon. It has lovely aromas replays on the dry flavour profile and is supported by very good acidity that is crisp and well-balanced. The juicy mid-palate leads to a long, fresh, mineral-tinged finish. Tasted Sept. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah 2021, Paso Robles
California, Usa$39.95
Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$34.95
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is open and earthy with chocolatey oak, peppery spice, dark berry, blackberry, and savoury aromas. It's medium-full bodied on the dry and dense palate with plummy, blackberry, dark berry, chocolatey oak, and savoury earth flavours, along with some peppery and oak spice notes. The smooth, fine tannins are nicely structured and supported by crisp acidity. Well-balanced throughout with savoury, earthy, dark berry, and touches of peppery spice notes lingering on the long finish. Tasted Sept. 2024. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Le Clos Jordanne Jordan Village Chardonnay 2021, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$30.00
Elegant, medium-high intensity nose features buttery orchard fruit, pear, apple, lemon, and stone fruit aromas, all of which echo deliciously on the dry, medium-full bodied palate and joined by touches of oak spice flavours. It has very good acidity, while the juicy finish is long and creamy textured. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Tenute Pieralisi Villaia Classico Superiore Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi 2021, Doc
Marche, Italy$24.95
This has elegant, medium-high to high intensity aromatics of ripe apple/pear orchard fruit, grapefruit citrus, wild herb & lemon aromas with underlying leesy minerals wafting out of the glass w/ impressive depth. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has lovely ripe orchard fruit, grapefruit, wild herb & citrusy replays, plus pithy, honeysuckle & saline flavours adding complexity. It has crisp, lively acidity, along w/ some spice touches & a very finely textured mouthfeel on the mid-palate. Savoury, leesy & saline mineral notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted July 2024. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$18.95
The lovely, medium-high intensity nose is fresh, balanced & complex w/ red & black fruits, currant, cassis, blackberry, grilled herbs, mint, toasty oak spice & savoury earth aromas. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has delicious aroma replays joined by some ripe plummy & smoke notes adding further complexity on the flavour profile. Acids are fresh & juicy, while the supple, well-structured tannins have a slightly chalky textured grip that will soften. Nicely balanced throughout w/ blackberry, savoury earth & smoky notes lingering on long, crisp finish. Tasted Aug. 2024 Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2023, P.G.I. Florina
Greece$18.95
Intensely fragrant and highly aromatic, this has a lovely, attractive, complex, and perfumed nose of ripe grapefruit, lemon citrus, spring flowers, apple, tropical fruits, lychee, and fennel aromas with underlying minerals. On the dry, medium+ bodied, well-structured palate, it is lightly spicy with citrusy, grapefruit, apple, mineral, spring flowers, and lychee flavours supported by juicy, structured acidity. It has a fine, textured mouthfeel, plus some spice notes on the mid-palate. Nicely balanced with tangy citrus & mineral notes lingering on the exceptionally long finish. Tasted Aug. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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