Jason Solanki

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2010, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

67% Merlot, 20% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cab Franc and 3% Malbec. Nose has medium-to-high aromatics with floral, bretty, barnyard and red & black fruits. The palate is medium-bodied with pleasing aroma replays and some herbally notes. Mouth-watering acids. It's smooth with silky tannins and excellent length on the finish. Will reward with 2-3 years in cellar. Tasted March/2015.

Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz 2012, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Medium+ intensity nose with ripe, high-toned black and blue fruits and some vanillan aromas. On the palate, it's medium-to-full bodied and fruit-forward with fruity aroma replays. Food-friendly with good acids. Finish is lengthy and warm. Tasted Nov/2014.

Creekside Reserve Viognier 2013, Queenston Road Vineyard, VQA St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake

Medium intensity aromas featuring ripe tropical fruit, floral and herbally notes which echo on the medium+ bodied, fleshy palate. It's dry, with good acids and medium-to-long finish. Tasted June/2015.

Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec 2013, Barrancas Vineyards, Mendoza

Nose of medium-high intensity has blackberry, black cherry, barnyard and oak notes. The palate is medium-full bodied with pleasing aroma replays. It has very good, fresh acidity and integrated tannins. Finish is medium-long. Bottled 10 weeks ago and tasting great now. Tasted July/2015.

Pascual Toso Barrancas Vineyards Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza

Medium+ intensity nose of cassis, green pepper, red licorice, black cherry, and currant which carry over very nicely on the full bodied palate. Tannins are ripe, with very good acidity and finishing very long. Well-balanced overall. Tasted July/2015.

Rockway Vineyards Riesling 2014, Small Lot, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment

Screw cap. The lovely, highly aromatic nose delivers aromas of petrol, white floral, wet stone, and apple with touches of lime citrus. It is medium+ bodied on the palate with tart lime citrus, apple, and floral flavours in an off-dry profile. It has a slightly viscous mouthfeel with juicy, balanced acidity. Maturing waxy and petrol notes are followed by lime citrus and touches of stony mineral on the long lasting, slightly chalky and dry finish. Tasted Jan/2021.

Gaia Agiorgitiko Nemea 2013

Synthetic Nomacorc cork. Perfumed nose of cherries, red currant, and raspberry with underlying cedar oak and vanilla aromas. On the mid-weighted palate, it has much of the same aromas, with fine, dusty tannins, good structure and fresh acidity. Slight warmth on the mid-palate. Bitter, lengthy finish that has hints of oak. Enjoyable now or cellar up to 3 years. Tasted Apr/2015.

Rosehall Run Hungry Point Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Prince Edward County

Medium intensity, focused aromas of strawberry, cherry and beetroot. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with nice aroma replays, bright acids and medium-long finish. Enjoyable! Tasted Apr/2015. Score: 88+ pts

Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Riesling 2013, VQA Twenty Mile Bench

Medium+ aromas of tart lime, citrus and stone notes. It's medium-bodied with just off-dry aroma replays and a chalky mineral texture that leads to a long, dry-ish finish. Juicy and refreshing. Tasted June/2015.

Keint He Voyageur Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Medium+ intensity and appealing aromas of cherry, strawberry and beet root with some earth notes mingling in between. It's medium-bodied with pleasing aroma replays and well-balanced. It has juicy acids and tannins. Long finish. Tasted Apr/2016. Score: 88+ pts

Medium-to-high aromatics with red fruit notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry as well as currant and vanilla for complexity which replay very nicely on the palate. It's medium+ bodied with very good acidity and a long finish. Tasted Apr/2015. Score: 88+ pts