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
El Coto De Imaz Gran Reserva 2015, D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$34.95
Blend of 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano. It's open, fragrant, and intensely aromatic w/ such an attractive nose of fresh & dried red cherry and floral, plus sweet baking spices, cinnamon, vanilla & savoury cedary & earth undertones adding further complexity. It's medium-full bodied on the dry palate w/ lovely fresh & dried red cherry & floral, coconut, sandalwood & oak spice flavours w/ some tangy notes. It has fresh acidity & well-structured, gently grippy tannins. Savoury, earthy & cedary w/ touches of graphite lingering on the long, very satisfying finish. Tasted Mar. 2023. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Margan Family Hunter Valley Semillon 2017, Hunter Valley
New South Wales, Australia$19.95
Screw cap. Pours a medium yellow colour. Wow. Gorgeously fragrant, intensely aromatic, and complex nose of yellow pear, green fig, lanolin, and floral joined by subtle hints of citrus, melon, and waxy aromas. It is medium-full bodied on the impressively rich, well-structured, and dry palate with lovely citrus, floral, yellow pear, spice, grapefruit, lanolin, and waxy flavours supported by fresh, bracing, and well-balanced acidity. Some earthy mineral notes come through on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Mar. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2020, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$55.00
Fresh, highly aromatic nose featured poached pear-apple, vanilla, and peach aromas with gentle spice and toast nuances, plus a touch of reductive character. It's medium+ bodied on the creamy, well-structured palate with elegant and fresh acidity, with lovely, balanced, ripe, and layered aroma replays on the flavour profile, plus touches of bubblegum. Juicy with excellent length on the finish. Tasted Apr. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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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 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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Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$28.95
Lovely depth on the powerful and highly aromatic nose featuring honeyed, citrus, petrol, lemon oil, lemon/lime zest, and mineral aromas. The medium to medium-full bodied palate has excellent concentration and structure. All the aromas come through on the gently off-dry, and well-balanced palate, alongside fresh and well-delineated acidity. It's ripe and juicy, while lovely petrol and mineral notes linger on the very long, and gently off-dry finish. Tasted Apr. 2024.
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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