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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Santa Carolina Chardonnay 2011, Rapel Valley
Chile$9.45
This Chardonnay is pretty simple with big apple aromas followed by some warm spices. It's light and crisp on the palate and not overly oaked. Balanced in it's simpicity, actually. The lemon finish is refreshing.
2.5 Stars
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L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2010, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California
Mexico, World$11.95
A great example of some bottled Mexican sunshine. Ripe and full on the palate with lots of juicy, dark berry fruit, some minerality, and a little spice on the nose. All together, with the dried fruit and lavender on the long finish, make this a good deal of a wine.
2.5 Stars
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Rafale Merlot 2008, Pays D’oc
Languedoc, France$9.25
A good go-to red wine with a little body. It's all about the dark fruit: black currant, black berry and cherry with some vanilla and sweet spice to compliment. The mild acidity combined with the alcohol is just enough to balance out the fruit and makes this wine an easy sipper.
2.0 Stars
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Osborne Solaz Shiraz Tempranillo 2009
Spain$9.00
Liquorice, earth, and something akin to cherry cola on the nose this is a supple, smooth drink with a balanced structure. Good to sip on its own before dinner, but you need to like a bit of a sweet profile in your red wine. If so, this is a sweet deal.
2.0 Stars
Coyote's Run Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc 2009
Ontario, Canada$15.95
A lovely, aromatic nose with some tropical fruit mingling about next to pear, quince, and a hint of minerality. It all comes together with a light, but creamy texture on the palate, and a long, juicy finish. Medium-bodied this wine would be great with some grilled fish, or all on its own.
2.0 Stars
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Huff Estates Chardonnay 2007, VQA Ontario
Ontario, Canada$13.95
Butterscotch followed by banana, ripe apple and nutmeg; surprisingly light on the palate considering the bold aromas and goes down with a creamy, lemon-tinged mouthfeel. The end result is quite balanced.
1.5 Stars
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Stellar Organic Winery Running Duck Chardonnay 2009, Wo Western Cape
South Africa$14.95
This is a nice wine: simple, not too complex, creamy on the palate with a focus on ripe tree fruit and a bit of lemon; nicely balanced for a wine that's 13.5 percent alcohol with a butterscotch tinged finish.
1.5 Stars
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Peninsula Ridge Viognier 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Simple aromas of pear, lime, and flowers is exactly what you'd expect from this very clear looking wine. Things get a bit deeper on the palate with a little spice and some riper tree fruit flavours. The finish benefits from a tinge of bitter almond.
0.5 Stars
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