Jason Solanki

Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combes Aux Jacques 2011

Medium-intensity strawberry and cranberry aromas. Spice, cranberry and slightly chalky tannins on the palate. Good acidity for pairing with food. Clean and smooth medium-length finish.

Tasted May/2013 with other Beaujolais BBQ wines listed here:
http://www.winealign.com/user-list/cono_sur/2013-05-15-beaujolais-bbq

Don Jacobo Reserva 2004

Interesting aromas of freshly cut wood, rubber and menthol from the cork. Lots of little hints of cranberry, sour cherry, pomegranate and violets. Medium-full bodied with finely-grained and dusty tannins on the palate with nice aroma replays plus hints of cocoa. Very good acidity and balanced throughout, while finishing long with integrated oak flavours. Tasted Feb/2013.

Eau Vivre Pinot Noir 2008, BC VQA Similkameen Valley

Seems higher than 13.3% alcohol. Complex aromas of earth, tar, dark red fruits and cranberries. On the palate, there is beetroot, strawberry, cranberry, earth and some cedar on the palate. Medium-bodied with smooth, integrated tannins, and a short finish. Tasted Jan/2013.

Greenlane Estate Riesling 2011, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula

Clean lime and petrol aromas with hints of citrus. Aroma replays on palate with bright acidity that's a bit bumpy. Some tartness on the medium-length finish. Tasted Sept/2012.

Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Western Cape

Screw cap. Medium-high intense aromas which are complex featuring an intriguing mix of lemon peel, herbal, gooseberry, asparagus, and hints of butter. Medium bodied with a slightly oily viscosity, and crisp, mouthwatering acids on the palate. Pleasant lime and gooseberry flavours with hints of melon on the medium-long finish. Nicely balanced throughout. Recommended buy. Tasted Jan/2014.

Luigi Bosca Reserva Malbec 2011, Mendoza

Made from vines over 50 years old that are located 960 metres above sea level. Medium intensity nose with green, ripe black fruit and oak aromas. Medium-bodied with pleasant aroma replays and notes of bitter chocolate. Chalky tannins will reward another year or two in cellar. Mouth-watering acids and a long finish. Tasted Apr/2014.

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2012, Ac Costières De Nîmes

Earthy, red fruit and mineral aromas. Medium-bodied with slightly creamy mouthfeel. Cranberry and red fruits on the palate. Nicely balanced with good acidity and a medium-long finish. Tasted June/2013.

Château De Sancerre Sancerre 2011, Ac

Herbaceous, citrus, lemon rind, butter aromas of medium intensity. Palate is medium-bodied and extra dry with unexpected pear and butter notes. Nice acidity with a lingering finish that shows hints of spice. Also contains 8% Semillón and 2% Sauvignon Gris. Easy drinking and food friendly. Tasted June/2013.

Union Red 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Screw cap. Blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Gamay Noir, and Pinot Noir grapes from the excellent 2010 vintage. Medium-high intensity aromas of ripe black fruits, blackberry, oak, and hints of elderberry. Dry, medium-full bodied with ripe tannins. Nice aroma replays plus dark currant currant, spice and hints of mocha. Balanced acids and long finish. Chill slightly. Yummy. Tasted Mar/2014.

http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com/2014/03/union-wines-tasting.html

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley

Medium-high intensity aromas of cassis and blackcurrants. Medium-full bodied with nice aroma replays. Good tannins and acidity with slight spicy with white pepper notes on the lingering finish. Tasted Oct/2013.