Jason Solanki

Liberty School Syrah 2010, Central Coast

Aromas of dark fruits, mushroom smoked meat, and violet. More dark fruits and violet on the palate, plus blackberry notes. Full-bodied with grippy tannins that are a bit tight. Could use 1-2 years to unwind. Smooth, medium-long finish that's well-balanced. Tasted Feb/2013.

Casa Lapostolle Gran Seleccion Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Rapel Valley

From the LCBO General List and always available, the 2012 version has 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.

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Kacaba Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, VQA Niagara Escarpment

Medium+ intensity nose and showing sweet ripe red & black fruits, vanillan, cassis, and black currant aromas. It's full-bodied and ripe with silky tannins, and flavours of cassis, white pepper, dark currant, and oak. Has fresh, balanced acids and long finish. Drinking well now and could age up to 5 years. Tasted Jan/2015. Score: 89+ pts

Gustav Adolf Schmitt Niersteiner Spätlese Late Harvest 2012, Rheinhessen

Screw cap. This white wine has fresh lime, mineral and floral aromas of low-to-medium intensity. Lots of honey flavours on the palate with undertones of ginger and candied peach. Slightly chalky mouthfeel and quite sweet with good acids. Finish lingers. Great value at $10.95. Tasted Dec/2013.

Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2013, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Screw cap. Elegant, medium intensity nose showing gooseberry, kiwi, guava and lime aromas. It's medium-weighted and echos the aromas, along with some greenness on the flavour profile. Balanced acids. Tropical fruit & lime flavours on the medium+ length on the finish. Well balanced overall. Tasted Oct/2014.

Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua Valley

Medium+ intensity aromas with crushed red & black fruits, licorice, cassis and currants notes. It's medium-to-full bodied with licorice, plum, currant and vanillan oak flavours on the palate with mouth-watering acids and long, earthy finish. Tasted Oct/2014.

Clos Bellane Les échalas 2012, Côtes Du Rhône Villages

This white wine is made from 3 clones of Roussanne, 1 of which is harvested in November. Elegant, fragrant aromas of beeswax, flowers, lime and citrus. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, balanced acids with a kiss of sweetness and white truffle notes. It has a very nice texture and a long, clean finish. Very nice! Tasted July/2015.

Stoney Ridge Excellence Chardonnay 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Medium intensity nose of butterscotch, pineapple, vanilla and pear, along with hints of bubblegum. The palate is medium-bodied with vanilla, butter, and baked apple flavours with a spiced mid-palate, balanced acids and long finish. Tasted June/2016.

San Raffaele Monte Tabor Pinot Grigio 2014, Igt Veronese

Organic Pinot Grigio. Lemon peel and citrus scents from the cork. Subtle nose of lemon, citrus, white grapefruit with a slightly oxidized character. The palate is medium-bodied and dry with lime peel and grapefruit flavours. It has crisp, balanced acidity and some bitterness on the lingering finish. Tasted Sept/2015.

Strewn Terroir Riesling 2013, VQA Niagara On The Lake

Bright, medium+ intensity aromas of peach, citrus, and orange which replay very nicely on the palate. Just a touch of sweetness, but toned down due to the very good acidity. Fruit forward. Medium+ length finish. Tasted June/2015.