Jason Solanki

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:
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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.

Hecht & Bannier Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2010

Blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Lladoner Pelut. Highly intense aromas of red & black fruits, spice, herbal and minerals. Full-bodied pepper, mineral, garrigue and hints of oak on the palate. Has mouth-watering acidity, integrated tannins and a long finish. Big wine. Tasted Nov/2013.

Remhoogte Estate Wine 2006, Wo Simonsberg

A blend of 40% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Shiraz, and 15% Pinotage. Plum and oak aromas from the cork. Medium-high intensity aromas of menthol, eucalyptus, licorice and bramble from the glass. Medium-full bodied with lively acids. Palate is warm with spice, mulberry, dark cherry and vanillan oak flavours. Tannis are firm, but ripe. Finishes long, bitter and smooth. Delicious. Could have been aged another 2-3 years, but enjoyable now. Recommended buy. Tasted Dec/2013.

Treana Red 2009, Paso Robles

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah and high 15% alc/vol. Dark fruits and sweet vanillan aromas. Full bodied with grippy tannins and very good acidity. More dark fruits, black cherry and oak on the palate with hints of mocha. Has a long finish. Drinking well now, but can be enjoyed over the next 5 years. Tasted Feb/2013.

Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2011, VQA Okanagan Valley

Partially fermented in American oak and has crisp tropical fruit and citrus aromas of medium intensity from the glass. Medium-bodied with lively acidity. Palate is fruit-forward and brings poached pear and tropical fruits, with light hints of butter and oak. Long, clean, lemony finish. Tasted Sept/2013.

All wines from Mission Hill tasting:
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