Holly Bruns
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An accredited Sommelier, Holly's reviews are both informed and accessible. She writes about the wines she likes with a focus on the affordable.
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2011, Central Valley
Chile$10.95
I bought this on a WineAlign suggestion and wasn't disappointed. There's not as much earthiness as I like in my Pinot Noir, but that's okay, the vibrant red berry aromas more than make up for the wee hint of earthiness. Light and with some mouthwatering acidity on the finish, this would be an excellent food wine sure to please a table of guests.
3.0 Stars
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Finca Nueva Crianza 2007, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$16.95
Earthy and spicy with bitter cherry, tobacco, and plum on the nose. It's quite a mouthful with ample tannins and acid but somehow it all balances out and the long, leathery, cherry-tinged finish is quite pleasant.
3.0 Stars
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Lacey Estates Pinot Gris 2011
Ontario, Canada$22.00
This Pinot Gris has that tell-tale blush of pink in the glass with aromas of lemon, tea, roses, and green apple on the nose. At 11.5% alcohol, this is a very light wine. The palate is crisp and citrusy with a moderately long finish; an unusual example of a Pinot Gris, that proves to be intriguing.
3.0 Stars
Vinos Sin Ley Graciano (Gra2) 2010, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$16.95
This bottle has a very fragrant nose, with blueberry and sweet cherry, earth, clove, rose petal, and mineral notes. It is not as full on the palate as it is dark and inky, but there’s a heft of acid and tannin that results in a well structured wine. Red fruit, tobacco and a tinge of bitterness finishes off nicely. This wine would fare well on the table.
3.0 Stars
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Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2012
Burgundy, France$14.95
As usual, this DeBoeuf Nouveau is a crowd pleaser. The candy apple and cherry notes lead to dusky earthiness. Light, juicy and uncomplicated the long dark cherry finish is quite pleasant
3.0 Stars
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De Bortoli Emeri Pink Moscato, South Eastern Australia
Australia$16.99
For a sweet, pink wine this bubbly has a few things going on in the glass: tea, lemon, fresh berry aromas, and a some minerality. Light on the palate it ends a little sweet for my tastes, but well chilled and with a low alcohol count, this is a great afternoon sipper.
3.0 Stars
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Angels Gate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Earthy with tobacco, dark cherry and plum, a hint of mint and a little dried fig. Smooth tannins, a nice round mouthfeel and a kick of acid that enlivens the finish.
2.5 Stars
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Café Culture Pinotage 2009, Wo Western Cape
South Africa$13.95
Definite aromas of coffee, dark chocolate and smoked meat - salami to be exact. This is no shrinking violet of a wine. There's a hint of sour cherry under those powerful aromas that gives way to sweeter, riper red fruit. Stewed plum? Blueberry? All that coffee translates to a real mocha flavour on the palate after which the wine finishes off with an abundance of juicy, red fruit and a silky texture from some fine tannins.
2.5 Stars
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Sandbanks Estate Riesling 2008, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and mineral with hints of hay, and unripe peach in the background. It's light and crisp with a tart, lemony finish.
2.5 Stars
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Rosehall Run Chardonnay Sur Lie 2009, Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada$9.95
Ripe melon that's not too over-powering on the nose. Then there's a nice balance of lemon, peach, and green apple which all adds up to a juicy citrus-flavoured finish. Refreshing and good!
2.5 Stars
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