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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Vincent Raimbault Brut Vouvray, Ac, Loire Valley, France, Méthode Traditionelle
Loire, France$17.95
A lovely fine mousse with apple and minerals on the nose and a hint of minerality followed by a zesty citrus finish.
3.5 Stars
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Juan Gil White Label De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2010, Do Jumilla
Murcia, Spain$12.95
Every time I went back to the glass there was something more. At first whiff it's earthy and brambly, then comes the dark fruit and leather followed by liquorice and juniper, and lastly a little smokiness and some sweet spices. The long liquorice-tinged finish has an inviting hint of black tea and a gentle tannic presence.
3.5 Stars
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Maycas Del Limarí Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2010, Limarí Valley
Limari Valley, Chile$20.00
A full Chardonnay with some buttery, butterscotch notes, pear, and warm spices balaced by some lemon and a hint of fresh herbs; creamy on the palate finishing with that butterscotch lingering for a while. If you like a ripe Chardonnay, this is nicely balanced saving a bit of an alcohol prickle at the end.
3.5 Stars
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Loma Larga Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Casablanca Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$14.95
Rather full-bodied for a Sauvignon Blanc, but that makes it a nice sipping wine. There's peach and a hint of apricot balanced by lots of citrus fruit on the nose and a final bite of acidity freshens things up.
3.5 Stars
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Paolo Conterno Bricco Barbera D'alba 2010, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$18.95
Light and crisp with an earthiness tinged, big, sour cherry nose. Tart berry fruit on the palate with a balance of violets. The juicy finish is furthered along by a cranberry/citrus zing. This needs a little food to balance out all that acidity, but slightly chilled with a slice of prosciutto, and it's all good.
3.5 Stars
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Château De Montgueret Cremant De Loire Brut, Loire Valley, France
Loire, France$22.95
Pear and citrus on the nose are complimented with a fuller biscuity aroma and a touch of minerality. The mousse is lively and the wine has a crisp finish. This would be a good sparkling to pair with food. Brunch anyone?
3.0 Stars
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava
Spain$15.95
A fine, frothy mousse with appetizing brioche, mushroom, mineral, green apple and lime in the glass; a great party starter
3.0 Stars
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The Foreign Affair Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$34.95
Sweet rich aromas of prune and dried cherry mingle with smoke, mushroom, tobacco, dried herbs, cocoa... I could go on. There is a lot going on in this glass of wine. Delicate tannins greet the palate and a mocha, spicy finish lingers. You could have a rich lamb stew with this wine, but why ruin it with food.
3.0 Stars
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Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2006, Mendoza
Argentina$19.95
A vibrant ruby colour with berry fruit, liquorice and earth on the nose. The tannins are nicely balanced with some mouthwatering acidity and the long fruity finish is tinged with just a hint of mint.
3.0 Stars
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Oyster Bay Brut Sparkling Cuvée, Charmat Method
New Zealand$22.95
With a fine, delicate mousse, this is a great deal for a sparkling wine. Aromas of apple, mineral, and citrus are followed on the palate with a fine, delicate mousse and a hint of grapefruit on the finish. Crisp, refreshing, and hard to stop at just one glass.
3.0 Stars
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