Jason Solanki

Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Made with organic grapes and is blended with 7% Cab Franc and 5% Syrah. Low-to-medium intensity aromas of cassis, red fruits and oak aromas. Full-bodied with chalky tannins that are integrating nicely. Cedar, black fruit, cassis and sour cherry on the palate. Mouth-watering acidity and a smooth, lengthy finish. Tasted June/2013.

Mission Hill Riesling Reserve 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Crisp petrol, honey, and lime aromas of medium intensity, with hints of minerality. It's off-dry with a palate consisting of peach, citrus and tropical fruits. Balanced throughout with a fine seam of acidity that makes it very food-friendly. Lengthy finish. Nice! Tasted Sept/2013.

All wines from Mission Hill tasting: http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-09-16-nwac-mission-hill

Huff Estates Winery Off Dry Riesling 2012, On Prince Edward County

Because of the VQA Ontario designation, this will contain Niagara fruit, as well as County fruit. Medium-high intensity aromas of beeswax, petrol and minerals. Medium-full bodied with bracing acids. Off-dry in sweetness with lime and peach palate. Long finish that's a bit tart and a touch hot. Tasted Apr/2014.

Argiano Non Confunditur 2011, Igt Toscana

Blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Syrah and 20% Sangiovese and has fruity aromas of red fruits and cherries. Medium-full bodied and round with more red fruits, cranberry-cherry notes and oak. Very good acidity, but overpowering at mid-palate with a very long finish. Chalky tannins show this red wine is still a bit young. Very long finish. Give it 2-3 years. Tasted Feb/2013.

Parés Baltà B Brut, D.O. Cava

Medium-high intensity nose offers bready, citrusy and freshly baked bread aromas that follow through on the fairly dry palate led by ripe citrus notes. It has frothy mousse with balanced, lemony acids that become quite crisp on the mid-palate. Very good length on the crisp finish. Tasted Aug/2019.

Pondview Bella Terra Chardonnay 2011, Barrel Fermented, VQA Four Mile Creek

Medium-high intensity nose featuring buttered popcorn, apple, pear and hints of butterscotch aromas which follow through on the well-balanced palate. It's full-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and good, balanced acids. Finish is long and smooth. Tasted Sept/2013. Score: 89+ pts

Rosehall Run J C R Rosehall Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, VQA Prince Edward County

Medium+ intensity nose featuring orchard fruits, apple, pear and oak that is all nicely balanced. Medium-bodied with nice aroma replays, balanced oak and hints of tropical fruit. Slightly oily texture with very good acids and a lengthy finish. Very nice! Tasted Apr/2014.

Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Effervescent gooseberry, herbal, grass and guava aromas. Crisp mouthfeel with good aroma replays. Has bright acidity for pairing with food and a lengthy, tart finish. Tasted Sept/2013.

Reviews from Errazuriz Wine Tasting:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-09-26-errazuriz

Errazuriz Max Reserva Syrah 2011, Aconcagua Valley

Very nice black pepper, herbal, eucalyptus aromas. Full-bodied with nice aroma replays. Well-balanced with integrated tannins and very approachable. Hints of milk chocolate on the medium-length finish. My 2nd favourite wine of the evening. Tasted Sept/2013.

Reviews from Errazuriz Wine Tasting:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-09-26-errazuriz

Angels Gate Riesling 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula

Screw cap. Highly aromatic and very appealing nose of petrol, mineral oil, lemon/lime and flinty stony minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with high, lemony acids that balances the sweetness, making this wine just a touch off-dry. Clean lemon/lime and mineral flavours, with more minerally flavours closing out on the finish, with very good length. Seems to be coming apart a bit, so drink soon. Tasted Apr/2017.