Jason Solanki

Bosman Adama White 2010, Wo Western Cape

Peach and tart citrus aromas from the cork. Grapefruit, citrus, peach and mineral aromas. More grapefruit and stoney minerailty on the palate, joined by citrus and green flavours. Lively acidity with a short finish. Smells sweeter than it tastes, only very slightly off-dry on the palate. Quite good. Tasted Sept/2012.

Château De Galifay Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2010, Ac, Rhône, France

Plum and cherry wood aromas from cork. Very nice lavender, violet and toasty wood and licorice aromas. Medium-bodied with nicely integrated tannins. Sweet dark fruit flavours on the palate with some spice kicking in midway, leading to a smooth, herbal-note, medium-length finish. Very good acidity. An easy drinking red with some substance. Delicious. Tasted Oct 27, 2012.

Domaine Manoir Du Carra Cru Classé Julienas 2010, Ac

Medium-intensity aromas of oak, blackberry and currant in this red wine. Medium-full bodied with flavours of black fruits, cedar, currant and cinnamon. Mouth-watering acidity and a medium-long finish. Chalky tannins will allow cellaring for 2+ years. This is a big Gamay.

Tasted May/2013 with other Beaujolais BBQ wines listed here:
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Tawse Cabernet Franc Icewine 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula (200ml)

Intense aromas of candied strawberry, cherry and floral aromas. Lush mouthfeel with ripe strawberry and cherry replays on the palate. Overall, it's very well-balanced by mouth-watering acidity. Lovely! Tasted Sept/2012.

Fielding Estate Bottled Riesling 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Very lovely aromas of floral, lemon drops and citrus. Aroma replays on palate that also feature some intriguing honey notes. Very good acidity, quite well-balanced and finishes crisp. Tasted Sept/2012.

Chãteau Larose Trintaudon 2009, Cru Bourgeois, Ac Haut Medoc, Bordeaux

60/40 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. From the great 2009 vintage and now at 10 years of age, this offers a pretty, fairly intense nose of dried cherry, floral, and red berry aromas that continued to evolve with each sip. It is full-bodied with smooth, refined tannins that are well-integrated. Peppery, tobacco, and earthy flavours join the dried cherry/berry and floral notes on the palate with very good acidity. Excellent finish length. Tasted Mar/2019.

Villa Ponciago La Réserve Fleurie 2011, Ac

Highly expressive aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry and blueberry. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins, flavour profile consists of blueberries and red currants. Well-balanced with good acidity and a medium-long finish. Delicious.

Tasted May/2013 with other Beaujolais BBQ wines listed here:
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Jacques Depagneux Côte De Py Morgon 2011, Ac

Low intensity aromas of cherry, strawberry and mild spice. Light- to medium-bodied with pleasant aroma replays. Balanced overall with integrated tannins and a medium-long finish. Could be cellared 1-2 years, but enjoyable now.

Tasted May/2013 with other Beaujolais BBQ wines listed here:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-05-15-beaujolais-bbq

Quails' Gate Chardonnay 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Nice aromas of apple, pear and butter waft from the glass. Medium-full bodied with nice aroma replays, plus some minerality and French oak on the palate. Some herbal/leesy notes come through on the mid-palate. Very good acidity and the finish is medium-long. Tasted Jan/2013.

Santo Assyrtiko 2011, Pdo Santorini

Green, herbal and limestone with whiffs of earth aromas. Medium-full bodied with good acidity. Lime and mineral palate and balanced throughout. Finish that is a touch hot - serve nicely chilled. Tasted May/2013.