Jason Solanki

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.

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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.