Jason Solanki

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.

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Rosehall Run Pinot Noir Jcr Estate, Prince Edward County 2010, Prince Edward County

Highly aromatic with cherry, strawberry, beetroot and oak on the nose. Medium-bodied with nice aroma replays and mouth-watering acids. Tannins are firm, yet feel light. Finish is long and spicy. Tasted Apr/2014.

Sue Ann Staff Grace's Dry Riesling 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Dry with peach and petrol aromas. Palate has refreshing acidity with flavours of lime, floral and gooseberry. Round mouthfeel and easy drinking. Tasted May/2013.

Loimer Grüner Veltliner Trocken 2011, Dac Kamptal

Screw cap. Medium-high intense aromas of lemon, flint and mineral waft from the glass. It's medium-bodied and extra dry with lemon/mineral replays and some zesty citrus on the palate. Lots of spice arriving on the mid-palate which fades away to reveal a zesty and oily texture. Lively acidity with a long, mineral-driven finish. Very nice. Tasted Nov/2013.

Bodega Séptima Séptimo Día Malbec 2011, Mendoza

Black cherry and sweet plum aromas from the cork. Medium-high intensity aromas from the glass which feature a sweet juicy core of blackberries, plum, and some cherry, with hints of vanilla. Medium-full bodied with racy acidity. Dark plum, dark currant, tar and oak on the palate. Integrated tannins and long, bitter, cocoa-tinged finish. Nicely balanced throughout! Tasted Dec./2013.

Cusumano Noà 2008

Aromas of chalk, prune and raisin follow through on the palate. Dusty tannins with medium acidity and long finishing. Tasted Apr/2013.

Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Premier Cru Beaune Du Château 2009, Beaune

Medium+ aromas with beetroot, earthy, bitter forest floor and mushroom nose. Low-to-medium bodied with earthy and cherry flavours on the palate. Has refined tannins, balanced acids, and elegant spice on a long, clean finish. Tasted Apr/2014.

Featherstone Onyx 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

The 20 best barrels blended with 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot aged in French oak make up this wine. Lush red fruits and kirsch aromas. Medium-bodied and very smooth with red fruits on the palate. Finely-grained tannins and a long finish. A delight! Tasted Sept/2012.

La Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2011

Grenache-dominated blend. Medium-high intensity aromas of lush blackberry, black fruits, and hints of oak. Medium-full bodied with smooth, integrated tannins. Complex palate consists of dark currants, exotic spices, and hints of violets and oak. Has mouth-watering acidity and a lingering finish. Very nice and highly recommended! Tasted July/2013.

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Domaine Chevallier Chablis 2010, Ac

White grapefruit, lemon and mineral aromas from the cork. Honeyed fruit, baked apple, with whiffs of mineral and nutty aromas of medium intensity from the glass. On the palate, it's medium-to-full bodied and dry with pleasing aroma replays. Very bright acids linger through to the long, minerally finish. Good balance overall. Recommended. Tasted June/2015.