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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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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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.
3.0 Stars
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Manu Pinot Grigio 2010, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand$13.95
There's an aromatic nose of floral, ginger, and apricot followed by a crisper, simple palate of citrus fruit with a juicy finish. It's not complicated, just plain old good for afternoon sipping.
3.0 Stars
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Argento Chardonnay 2011, Mendoza
Argentina$9.95
Smooth and rather full on the palate; the nose is all about ripe tree fruit: peach and apricot with hints of tropical fruit like pineapple. It slips past your tongue leaving a fairly long, fruity finish that gets rounded out with some toasty notes. Very good with oven baked onion rings.
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La Puerta Alta Bonarda 2009, Famatina Valley, La Rioja
Argentina$14.95
Very aromatic with cedar, red liquorice, earth and lavender, this interesting wine has a juicy, fruity palate and a little sweet spice on the finish. For 14% alcohol it's not overpowering and would go well with charcuterie.
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Vinea Garganega 2010, Igt Veronese
Veneto, Italy$13.95
Notes of jasmine, ripe apple and pear mingle in the glass with a nutty, hazelnut overtone. The supple mouthfeel is perked up by a pleasant bitter lime aftertaste.
3.0 Stars
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Garofoli Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi 2010, Classico Superiore
Marche, Italy$12.85
Sweet peach and apricot with honeysuckle and beeswax on the nose. The palate is round with some balancing acidity in the lemon flavour profile. A medium finish leaves the palate with a briny, bitter taste that is not unpleasant and would make this a great wine to pair with food.
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Tahbilk Viognier 2010, Nagambie Lakes, Goulburn Valley
Victoria, Australia$16.70
This Viognier is lighter than most I've tried in the past. Settled deep in the wine are hints of honey, nuts, and ripe pear, but a more crisp, lemony aroma pervades the nose and the palate. Orange blossoms add to the creamy finish.
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Taltarni T Series Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2011, Victoria
Victoria, Australia$14.40
This is a crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc that sits somewhere between a Loire and a New Zealand version of the grape. There are hints of gooseberry and asparagus, but the wine stays fairly subtle and has a big citrus profile; chalky minerality adds some complexity. Light and mouthwatering the lime flavours really come out on the finish.
3.0 Stars
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Gran Lurton Corte Friulano 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$13.90
Ripe tree fruit, like apple and peach on the nose with some jasmine and nutmeg notes that get enlivened with a little minerality and citrus. A pleasant round feeling on the palate with a spicy, tingly finish. This white is on the rich side and would make a great afternoon sipping wine.
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