Jason Solanki

Norman Hardie County Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2013, VQA Prince Edward County

Highly aromatic and bright nose featuring earth, strawberry, cherry and beetroot. It has smooth, integrated tannins on a light frame that is well-balanced with very nice aroma replays. It also has very good acidity and excellent length on the finish. Another fine wine from Norm! Tasted Apr/2015.

Poggio Verrano Dròmos 2005, Igt Maremma Toscana

This Super Tuscan is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Alicante, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc and underwent malolactic fermentation. Lovely mature nose of violets, dried fruit, and floral with hints of fig, cedar wood, earth and whiffs of prune. On the medium-bodied palate it has earthy, herbal, and resin notes with hints of mint and leather throughout. Some high-toned spice tones and warmth mid-palate is balanced well by fruit, oak and acids and gives way to long, smooth finish. Tannins are almost fully resolved. Should continue to drink well for 4-5 years. Superb! Tasted Nov/2015

Signorello Padrone Proprietary Red 2008, Napa Valley

Blend a bit different than the '07 with 89% Cab Sauv and 11% Merlot. Woodsmoke and plum aromas. Full-bodied with dark fruits and leather on the palate. Tannins are very chalky and need 2-3 years to settle down. Tasted Dec/2012.

Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

Blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, and 3% Merlot. Medium-to-high, slightly jammy aromas of plum, black cherry, and sweet oak. On the palate, it's medium-to-full bodied with rich, silky tannins and flavours of mint, cassis, black licorice and vanillan tones. The acids are mouth-watering, while the finish is long and has hints of minerality. A rich wine that should drink well over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Oct/2015.

Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley

Very aromatic herbal, vegetal, licorice and pepper notes. Full-bodied palate offers black pepper, black currants, licorice and violet. Refined tannins present on a well-balanced and very long finishing wine. Gorgeous! Tasted Sept/2012.

Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2008

Blend of 84% Cab Sauv, 8% Carmenère, 5% Syrah and 3% Petit Verdot. Intense blackcurrant and cassis aromas from the glass. Full-bodied with firm tannins that are still a bit tight. Cedar and dark fruits on the palate. Cellar 3+ years and has potential to reward up to 10 years later. Tasted Sept/2013.

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Masi Costasera Amarone Classico Riserva 2009, Valpolicella

Blend of 70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, and 5% Molinara. Medium-to-high intensity aromatics with rich notions of dried fruit, floral, tomato leaf, and fig. It's plush, dense and mouthwatering on the full bodied palate with terrific sweet and savoury aroma replays. Very good structure, bright acids, and excellent length on the finish. Enjoy over the next 15 years. Tasted Nov/2015.

Château Des Charmes Equuleus Paul Bosc Estate Vineyards 2010, Niagara Peninsula

Blend of 50% Cab Sauv, 25% Cab Franc and 25% Merlot brings aromas of cassis, smoke and oak. On the palate, there is more cassis, plus vanilla, oak, and chocolate. Very smooth with well-integrated tannins. Lovely! Tasted June/2012.

Max Ferd. Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2013

Aromas of medium+ intensity featuring clean orange, peach and citrus. Balanced acids on the medium-sweet (MS) palate with orange and tropical fruit flavours. Long, clean finish. Tasted May/2015

Castello Della Sala Cervaro 2013, Umbria

This Chardonnay has 10% Grechetto added to it. Highly aromatic with notes of pear, apple, stone fruits and some butter, vanilla and flint adding complexity. Medium+ bodied with smooth, mouth-watering acids that are balanced, pleasing aroma replays and lengthy finish. Tasted Oct/2015.