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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Thalia Sauvignon Blanc Vilana 2011, Crete
Greece$10.05
The pale colour of this Sauvignon Blanc belies riper aromas of tree fruit and pineapple found mingling about in the glass with citrus fruit, nettle, and green bean. Light on the palate the tangy finish makes this a refreshing sip.
2.5 Stars
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Nessa Albariño 2010, Do Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain$15.95
Very light on the palate, but with an intense nose of grapfruit, green melon, orange blossom, marzipan; refreshing with a crisp citrus finish.
2.5 Stars
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Pelee Island Secco Brut, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada$11.05
Fresh and frothy with lemon, floral, biscuit and pear on the nose finishing with some tart citrus fruit, and a hint of residual sugar on the palate.
2.5 Stars
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Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010, Western Cape
South Africa$9.95
Deep aromas of earth, cedar and nutmeg with some plum and black currant fruit. The finish is quite fruity and nicely balanced with soft tannins and just a hint of sweetness.
2.5 Stars
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Farina Le Pezze Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2007, Doc
Veneto, Italy$16.35
A juicy wine with good acidity and very little tannin. It's brimming with cherry fruit backed up by some tobacco, vanilla, and milk chocolate notes, and there's a hint of cinnamon on the fruity finish. This would pair well with burgers, or tomato-based pasta.
2.5 Stars
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Ogio Pinot Grigio Delle Venezia 2010, Veneto Igt
Veneto, Italy$8.95
Fresh aromas of green apple, lemon, lime, and jasmine; round on the palate with a decent acidic backbone and a smooth lemony finish.
2.5 Stars
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Silver Point Pinot Noir 2009
New Zealand$11.95
Just a light whiff of earth on the nose with lots of vibrant, berry fruit. At thirteen percent alcohol, there's a little heft on the palate, but the crisp acidity balances out a long fruity. A Nice 'n Easy kind of drink.
2.5 Stars
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Beltrame Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2008, Doc Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$13.50
All the things a Refosco should be: acidic, tannic, a little bitter with dark berry fruit and dried herbs on the nose. It holds your attention with a long, fruity finish and would be a great match for some charcuterie.
2.5 Stars
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Aveleda Fonte Vinho Verde 2010
Vinho Verde, Portugal$9.95
Light aromas of citrus and mineral on the nose with crisp lemon/lime flavours and green apple. A gentle pettilance on the palate makes this a refreshing drink.
2.5 Stars
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Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough
New Zealand$19.95
At fourteen percent alcohol, this is a little richer than most Pinots, but the smooth quality of the wine is enticing. Slightly earthy on the nose with dark cherry, plum and a hint of mint.
2.5 Stars
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