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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Two Oceans Shiraz 2009
South Africa$9.95
A juicy wine with lots of plum and dark berry fruit tinged with a hint of sweet spice and deeper aromas of leather and dark chocolate. Smooth tannins on the palate round out in a balanced, almost sweet finish.
Domaine La Croix Belle Cuvée Syrah 2008, Vin De Pays Des Côtes De Thongue
Languedoc, France$12.95
Notes of earth, lavendar and eucalyptus compliment the dark cherry fruit aromas; silky on the palate with a slightly sweet spiced finish, this is a lovely, warming wine for cool autumn days.
Grooner Grüner Veltliner 2010, Niederosterrich
Austria$13.55
Simple with some crisp grapefruit, lime and minerality on the nose; light and round with a tart, pithy finish.
Casal Thaulero Sangiovese 2009, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzi
Abruzzo, Italy$8.25
Juicy in the mouth with plum and cherry fruit; a hint of leather; a hint of black olive, and medium tannins that leave you with a mild, raspy mouthfeel. This is a nice, simple red wine that is a steal.
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Western Cape
South Africa$11.95
A nice example of a lush Cabernet Sauvignon, full of dark berry fruit on the nose, and on the palate. The fruit is complimented by spicy notes and an earthy/gamey depth. There are those tell-tale tannins, but they are quite smooth and gentle making this quite easy to drink with, or without food.
Flat Rock Cellars Twisted 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$16.95
A blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Chardonnay, this white has definitely got a crisp bite on the palate with plenty of citrus fruit and even a slightly bitter finish. All that tartness is balanced out with a hint of honey, mango and a little minerality: great for a warm evening's sipping.
Silver Point Sauvignon Blanc By Cooper's Creek 2009, New Zealand
New Zealand$13.95
In the glass this wine has got those tell-tale New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc things about it: asparagus or pea shoots, and grass mingling with some crisp citrusiness, all topped off with a gooseberry overtone. Light and zingy. Good value.
Cono Sur Sparkling Brut, Bio Bio
Chile$7.95
A bit of Riesling in the mix gives this bubbly a delicate profile with mineral, honey, lemon on the nose and a crisp, bitter finish. The mousse is very lively in the glass but then mellows on the palate. Fairly well balanced and a great warm afternoon sipping wine, if you're feeling fancy.
Gypsy White 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$6.75
A blend of Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, this happy white wine is very aromatic with floral, grass, peach, quince, and lime all mingling about in the glass. A fine balance between body and acidity makes it a nice sipping wine, and it finishes very pleasantly with some lime and quince on the palate.
Emeri Sparkling Pinot Grigio, Riverina
Australia$7.95
I quite liked this inexpensive sparkler. Floral and lemony on the nose, there's a nice balance on the palate between the crisp grapefruit and honey-like finish.