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
Gorghi Tondi Coste A Preola Nero D'avola 2022, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$17.95
The fresh, bright nose is fruit forward with dark red cherry aromas nuanced with spices and dark minerals of medium-high intensity. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has structured and grippy tannins and lovely dark cherry, red berry, spice, and mineral flavours. Lively acids are juicy and well-balanced. Lovely curranty, cassis, and spice notes linger on the long, crisp, and well-balanced finish. Tasted May 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Venâncio Costa Lima Moscatel De Setúbal 2021, Doc
Portugal$18.95
Bright nose of medium-high intensity is fragrant & open, with a lovely mélange of orange peel, floral, and bitters + some honeyed undertones. Medium-full bodied palate is pleasantly sweet with very good concentration, and lovely orange peel, caramel, floral & bitter flavours, plus tangy citrus, honey, mineral & spice notes adding complexity. It's got a nice, textural mouthfeel, along with crisp, well-balanced acidity. There's some palate warmth, but still within balance, while the flavours are more minerally on mid-palate & continues through to the long, dry & savoury finish. Tasted Mar. 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Westcott Estate Pinot Noir 2021, VQA Niagara Escarpment, Sustainable
Ontario, Canada$31.95
The fresh, medium+ intensity nose has earthy, black cherry, strawberry, beet root, and tea leaf aromas, all of which echo in a very nicely balanced fashion and joined by currant and more savoury earth and touches of spice flavours. It's nicely textured with smooth, refined tannins, and supported by crisp, well-balanced acidity. Savoury and earthy on the long, and very satisfying finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(12)O
Maculan Pinot Grigio 2023, Doc Breganze
Veneto, Italy$19.95
The medium+ intensity nose is fresh with citrusy, lemon, and herbal aromas. It's medium-full bodied, dry, and has very good concentration with delicious aroma replays supported by well-balanced acidity. It has a creamy mouthfeel, while touches of mineral join the flavour profile on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Oct. 2024. Score: 88+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Château D'aquéria Tavel Rosé 2024, Aop, Cru Des Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France$26.95
Blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Clairette, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, and 5% Bourboulenc. Touch reductive off the top, revealing layers of bright red berry, cherry, strawberry, watermelon, stony mineral, and grapefruit aromas of medium-high intensity. On the dry, medium-full bodied palate it has ripe, elegantly balanced aroma replays supported by juicy acidity and a lovely, slightly tannic textured mouthfeel. Savoury spices, garrigue, and herbal notes linger on the very long finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(11)O
Quadrus White 2023, D.O.C. Douro
Douro, Portugal$22.95
This blend of Rabigato, Viosinho, and Códega do Larinho has a fresh, fragrant, and medium-high intensity nose of apple, pear, and orchard fruit aromas layered over herbal, citrus, and peach. It's medium+ bodied and dry with lovely, well-balanced aroma replays supported by clean acidity and a viscous mouthfeel. The mid-palate is slightly tangy, while mineral touches join the flavour profile on the finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr. 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Hither & Yon Grenache/Mataro 2023, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Sustainable
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mataro. The medium+ intensity nose seems a bit shy, offering elegant dark cherry, and savoury earth aromas, plus some spice, blackberry, and mineral notes adding complexity and intrigue. The medium+ to medium-full bodied is dry with very good structure and lovely, balanced aroma replays are joined by minty blackberry, black cherry, herbs, and spice notes on the flavour profile. It has very good, juicy acidity, alongside smooth, well-structured tannins. The finish length is excellent. Tasted Aug. 2025.
4.0 Stars
(1000+)V+(16)O
Santa Rita Floresta Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Alto Jahuel, Valle Del Maipo
Maipo Valley, Chile$24.75
Fresh, medium-high intensity nose is ripe with red fruited aromas of currant, cassis, and cherry. It's full-bodied and dry with lovely currant and cassis replays joined by evergreen herbals and accents of oak flavours. It has fresh, well-balanced acidity, along with chalky textured tannins. Savoury and herbally with a touch of grip on the finish, with very good length. Tasted May 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Le Clos Jordanne Jordan Village Chardonnay 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$30.00
Fresh and lifted, the medium-high intensity nose leads with smoky oak aromas layered with ripe apple, pear, lemon citrus, and buttery notes. The dry, medium-full bodied palate has lovely, balanced aroma replays alongside vanilla oak spice notes. Fresh acidity. Nicely textured, and a touch warming on the long, earthy mineral, vanilla, and apple flavoured finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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Rosehall Run Jcr Chardonnay Estate Grown 2022, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$36.00
This barrel-fermented and aged Chardonnay has a rich, medium-high to highly aromatic nose that is smoky and leesy with binned apple, pear, vanilla, earth, and touches of lemon citrus aromas. It's medium-full to full-boded on the dry palate with lovely, balanced aroma replays and notable smoky, leesy, apple, and citrus flavours. It's nicely textured with earthy, leesy, and mineral notes on the long finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 91+ pts
4.0 Stars
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