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
Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
The medium-high to highly aromatic nose has attractive, sweet and ripe dark red and black fruited aromas of cassis and currant accented with cedary oak and savoury earth notes. It's full-bodied with very nice, attractive aroma replays joined by grilled herb and mint characters on the flavour profile. It has juicy acids and well-structured, approachable tannins. Cedary oak tones linger on the long finish. Tasted Sept. 2023. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, D.O. Valle De Colchagua
Colchagua Valley, Chile$22.95
Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and 5% Carmenere, this has a fresh, medium-high intensity nose of sweet wood spices, red & back currant, cassis, plum, meaty, and with a touch of pepper spice aromas adding further complexity. It's full-bodied on the dry palate with gently spiced aromas replays supporting the sweet, ripe fruited flavours. Acids are fresh, while the tannins have a subtle grip. Very good length on the long-lasting finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Kechris Xinomavro 2020, P.G.I. Slopes Of Paiko
Macedonia, Greece$34.55
Unfiltered, this single vineyard Xinomavro has a medium+ to medium-high intensity nose that offers pretty aromas of dried rose and red cherry, followed by sweet baking spice and cinnamon, plus touches of oak spice and earth. It's medium-full bodied with big, firm, youthful, and drying tannins that play up to the fruit. Lovely dried rose, cherry, cedary wood spice, and cinnamon flavours lead to a juicy, succulent mid-palate. It's well-structured with high, gently tangy acidity. Delicious flavour replays are joined by touches of smoky earth on long, dry finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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La Vite Lucente 2021, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$32.95
This blend of Merlot and Sangiovese has a medium+ intensity nose takes some coaxing to open up, offering attractive notions of rich and ripe red & black cherry, cedary wood, baking spice, and savoury wet earth aromas. It's medium-full bodied with lovely, ripe, red and black cherry, baking spice, rose floral, clove, sandalwood, and earthy flavours that are supported by fresh and juicy acidity. Rich, structured tannins are youthful and somewhat grippy with a slightly chalky texture. Earthy with mineral notes linger on the long, grippy, and well-structured finish. Tasted Dec. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Tommasi Casisano Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$54.95
100% Sangiovese Grosso. Fresh red fruited, red cherry, sweet spice, and cinnamon aromas. It's full-bodied, dry, concentrated, and well-structured with lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile and joined hints of orange and a touch of ripeness. It has balanced acidity and smooth, well-integrated tannins. Nicely balanced throughout with wet earth notes lingering on the long, savoury finish. Tasted Nov. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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4.0 Stars
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Atlantis Dry White 2022, P.G.I. Cyclades
Santorini, Greece$27.95
This blend of 90% Assyrtiko, 5% Athiri, and 5% Aidani has a ripe, medium-high intensity nose of lemon, citrus, and grapefruit aromas, along with touches of mineral, fennel, anise, and floral that add complexity and interest. It is quite concentrated on the medium-full bodied palate with a lovely, rich mouthfeel. All of the aroma echo on the deliciously dry flavour profile, supported by juicy and well-balanced acidity. The long finish is crisp, clean, and juicy. Tasted Oct. 2023. Score: 90+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Castello Di Gabbiano Bellezza Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$59.95
100% Sangiovese. The fresh, lifted nose has lovely aromas of savoury spice, mineral, red berry, cherry, floral, and red licorice. The medium+ bodied palate is dry and smooth with elegant tannins supporting the lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile with savoury spice, earth, cherry, and floral notes. It has juicy acids, while the long, well-structured finish has lingering spiced cherry tones. Tasted May 2025. Score: 92+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Bertani Catullo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019, Doc
Veneto, Italy$26.95
The elegant and refined nose of medium-high intensity has attractive red berry, cherry, strawberry aromas followed by sweet and savoury spice, and sandalwood notes. On the medium+ bodied palate it is well-structured and dry with red and dark red cherry, strawberry, earthy spices, and white pepper flavours. Although quite pale in colour for this style of wine, it has very good structure with some grip to the gently chalky tannins. Very good acidity. Lovely cherry, strawberry, and earthy notes are joined by mineral touches on the long, crisp finish. Tasted Feb. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Lan Gran Reserva 2016, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$34.95
This blend of 97% Tempranillo and 3% Mazuelo has a fresh, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of red cherry, sweet oak spice, coconut, vanilla, and herbs. On the full-bodied palate it has fresh acidity and a crunchy mouthfeel with lovely, slightly desiccated red cherry, floral, coconut, and herbal flavours Ripe tannins are integrating nicely, while savoury coconut notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.0 Stars
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