- Voted "Best Wine Selection" of 2007 by Rochester's City Newspaper!
- Cover story of Democrat and Chronicle, November 24th, 2006: "With its red-wine colored walls, mahogany stained floors, and international wine list, Solera has already earned high compliments...."
- Cover story of the Rochester Business Journal's Time Out Section, November 24th, 2006: "The atmosphere is just as welcoming as Fanning. Soler's decor is rustic with a European feel, soft lighting and candles, exposed brick walls, and funky paintings by local artists..."
- Rochester City Newspaper, November 15th, 2006: "Solera is the nightlife equivalent of a warm blanket - the sophisticated made-with-fine-cashmere kind of blanket. You are greeted with deep red walls, seductively dim lighting, and owner John Fanning's welcoming gaze, I quickly found out why Solera has such a magical effect..."