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
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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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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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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Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2020, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$78.95
This Nebbiolo has a lovely, fresh, fragrant, and pretty nose of rose, floral, red cherry, orange, savoury earth, spice, and earthy mineral aromas of great complexity. The mid-weighted palate is dry with big, grippy tannins supporting the lovely aroma replays on the flavour profile. It has very good, juicy acidity, while the long, tight finish is savoury and earthy. Tasted Oct. 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico Docg 2022
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Mainly Sangiovese (92%), this has fresh red cherry, earth, raspberry, and new oak aromas rising out of the glass. The medium+ bodied palate is creamy with well-structured tannins. It has good acidity that is balanced throughout. Chalky with youthfully grippy tannins on the mid-palate. Pleasing aroma replays on the palate turn woodsy and earthy on the long finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts
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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