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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Takler Trio Szekszárdi Cuvée 2007, Szekszárd
Hungary$14.95
This wine is really all about the earth and the bright berry fruit more than anything else, but there's some acid and deeper aromas of tobacco and dried spices like oregano. Smooth on the palate with very gentle tannins makes this a good pairing for food.
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Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$13.95
This is my idea of a yummy Sauvignon Blanc: light and crisp it goes down easy with lemon, grass, melon and just a hint of green pea on the nose. There's something a little sweet on the finish, like a jolt of pineapple under all that tart acidity. Great for sipping in the afternoon.
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Château La Croix De Queynac 2009, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$15.95
A plush, juicy drink with rich aromas of earth, plum, cedar and liquorice. I found a little minerality perked it up on the finish, followed a tinge of something sweet and floral. A good deal for the price. Try it with a braised stew of red meat instead. Or a tian of Provencal vegetables, if that's more your thing.
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Malivoire Guilty Men Red 2010, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
This bottle is all about the juicy, bright, red fruit. There's accompanying notes of earth and spice for a little depth, and it's got an acidic kick on the palate. Overall, it's bright, light and easy to drink. I liked it slightly chilled.
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Domaine De La Tourlaudière Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 2010, Ac
Loire, France$13.95
Tart, crisp with green apple, lemon, and mineral aromas that lead the way to a deeper melon note; a little body on the palate is balanced by a refreshing finish.
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Robert Oatley Rosé Of Sangiovese 2011, Mudgee, Central Ranges
New South Wales, Australia$13.80
This wine has an array of aromas from earthy mushroom and melon to fruity cherry and dried herbs. Some minerality plays nicely against a hint of violet. Fruity and just a little tart on the finish, this medium-bodied rosè has a lot going for it.
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Fielding Viognier 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$25.95
Lemon, pink grapefruit, minerals, rose, sweet apple - this wine has a nice blend of aromas that lead into a spicier, honey kissed flavour and a long, full finish. Nicely balanced and lots there to enjoy.
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Anakena Lilén Single Vineyard Viognier 2011, Requínoa
Rapel Valley, Chile$14.95
Round and fairly luscious on the palate, dry and fruity, all that texture and aroma is nicely balanced. With aromas of peach, apricot, honeysuckle and a hint of grapefruit, it goes down smoothly and you'll wish you'd bought two bottles.
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Château Bonnin Pichon 2008, Ac Lussac St émilion
Bordeaux, France$16.95
I really liked this. There was something new in the glass each time I came back to it: mushroom, violet, mineral, tobacco, black liquorice, cherry and plum. The effects of oak were reserved and the gentle tannins and acid were nicely balanced to leave a pleasant effect on the palate with a long fruity finish.
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Gray Monk Gewurztraminer 2011, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$19.95
There's something delicate and restrained about this wine. The roses, orange peel, and hint of spice lay atop something slightly akin to petrol; a citrus back note livens things up. The lime, pithy, tart finish refreshes the palate.
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