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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Casa Do Valle Grande Escolha 2011
Vinho Verde, Portugal$15.95
A lovely white with a big floral aroma complimented by some peach, and unripe pineapple. A little minerality and sweet spice add some complexity to the palate and a lively hit of lemon sees through the finish. It's fuller than most Vinho Verde wines with a smooth texture but some good acidity balances everything out.
3.0 Stars
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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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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.
3.0 Stars
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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.
3.0 Stars
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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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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.
3.0 Stars
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Casa Castillo Monastrell 2010, Do Jumilla
Murcia, Spain$14.95
A dark, inky glass of wine with a nice earthy roundness on the nose that compliments all the dark berry fruit. It's got a little chewy texture and a sweetly spiced finish.
3.0 Stars
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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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Ortas Rasteau Tradition 2007, Ac Côtes Du Rhône Villages
Rhône, France$17.95
A dark red wine with lots of ripe berry fruit on the nose and even a little dried fruit - think fig. It has just the right amount of chalky texture to wrap around the silky texture of rare beef. A little cocoa along with some warm spice rounds off the finish nicely.
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