Jason Solanki

Deinhard Green Label Riesling 2012, Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany

Screw cap. This white wine has muted aromas of pink grapefruit, peach, and Flintstones vitamins. Medium in sweetness with white peach, floral, petrol, and wet rocks on the palate. Hints of honey linger on the medium-long finish. Good acidity and medium bodied. Tasted Jan/2014.

Errazuriz Estate Chardonnay 2012

Medium-high intensity aromas that show grassy, herbal, lime and tropical fruit notes. Medium-full bodied on the creamy palate with spice, orchard fruit and pear flavours. Vibrant acidity on the mid-palate and finishes hot. Tasted Sept/2013.

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Heitlinger Mellow Silk Pinot Noir 2011, Prädikatswein

Screw cap. Low to medium nose that features smoke, pepper, earth, and mushroom aromas. Light-bodied with delicate, yet firm tannins. It's dry with pepper, tomato leaf, herbal, earth and hints of mushroom and strawberry on the palate. Tannins a bit chalky at mid-palate and some heat on the medium-long finish. Chill slightly. Tasted Jan/2014.

Forrest Estate The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island

Only 9.5% alcohol. Aromas are of medium intensity with notes of mineral, lees and and some earthiness. Light-to-medium bodied with chalky texture and mineral, floral and citrus on the palate. Long, tart finish. Elegant and balanced overall. Tasted May/2014. Score: 88+ pts

Sein 2011, Do Alicante

Tasted July/2019.

Fielding Riesling 2012

Medium intensity floral, citrus, white peach and tropical fruit aromas. Medium-bodied with nice aroma replays, plus a tinge of honey. It's medium-sweet, but high acidity balances it out nicely. Long tropical fruit and mineral-driven finish. Tasted Nov/2013.

Jacob's Creek Shiraz 2011, South Eastern Australia

Screw cap. Medium intensity of crushed red & black fruits, cracked pepper, graphite, and hints of blueberry. Medium bodied with soft, round tannins. Dry palate consists of earthy notes along with some graphite, raspberry, mineral, and oak flavours. Easy drinking. Shows mild spice on the medium-long finish, with some heat. Not bad for the price. Tasted Feb/2014.

Bula 2011, Do Montsant

Blend of Carinena, Garnacha (Grenache), and Syrah. Medium-high intensity aromas of red currants, cherries and subtle smoke and dried figs. Full-bodied red fruits, licorice, new leather, and sweet vanillan notes. Good structure, with tannins integrating very nicely. Finish is long and smooth. Has the stuffing to age 5 years. Tasted Nov/2013.

Kacaba Terrace Vineyard Syrah 2011, VQA Niagara Escarpment

Made from the oldest plantings of Syrah in Niagara, this has medium-high aromatics consisting of barnyard, cracked pepper, smoke, iodine, and some acetone. Medium bodied palate with black pepper, herbs, cassis and hints of chocolate on the medium-length finish. Balanced acids and drying tannins. Tasted Jan/2015.

Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, VQA Niagara On The Lake

Stelvin screw cap closure. In addition to Cab Sauv, it contains 6.1% Petit Verdot, 3% Syrah, 2.3% Merlot, and 2.2% Cab Franc. Barnyard, vanillan oak, red currant aromas that also shows some meaty notes as it warms up in the glass. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Flavour profile consists of sweet red currants, blackberries, subtle spice, and vanillan oak in the background. Good acids and a long finish that has hints of milk chocolate. Could be cellared another 2-3 years, but drinking well now. Has good crowd appeal. Tasted May/2014.