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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Laurent Miquel Pere Et Fils Chardonnay 2010, Vin De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France$12.95
The fruity aromas are tempered by a little nutmeg on the nose and the fuller texture on the palate is balanced by a good smattering of acidity. It's an easy to drink white with a nice price tag.
3.0 Stars
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Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Western Australia, Australia$9.45
A very pale-in-the-glass wine with a refreshing nose of grass, unripe pineapple, grapefruit, and quince; fuller on the palate than it looks with a little herbacousness and some deeper melon notes. The finish is round and balanced with a hit of acid.
3.0 Stars
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Angels Gate Riesling Sussreserve 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$14.95
Very light and delicate on the palate with a nose of green apple, grapefruit and mineral. The long finish is honey-tinged and has a subtle tangerine quality. Yum.
3.0 Stars
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Kir Yianni Akakies Rosé 2011, Ao Amyndeon
Greece$12.95
Candy apple red with sweet cherry and red berry aromas that give way to a tart, cranberry flavour; crisp with a little lavendar on the finish.
3.0 Stars
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Petit Rimauresq Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah Rosé 2011, Ac Côtes De Provence
France$13.95
A floral/herbacious nose of lavendar and oregano is livened up by some sweet fruit: strawberries and cherries. Light and tart on the palate, this wine is great value for a rosè from Provence.
3.0 Stars
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Laborie Brut Sparkling Wine 2009, Wo Western Cape, Méthode Cap Classique
Western Cape, South Africa$14.70
This sparkler fills the mouth with a gently expanding bubbly sensation. The aromas of pink grapefruit, yellow apple, and yeasty goodness follow through with a tart, long, slightly bitter finish.
3.0 Stars
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Lucien Albrecht Réserve Pinot Gris 2010, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$15.95
This silky white has pleasant aromas of peach, jasmine and pink grapefruit. The smooth quality of the wine gets a zesty, citrus kick making it fresh on the palate with a balanced finish.
3.0 Stars
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2011, Central Valley
Chile$10.95
I bought this on a WineAlign suggestion and wasn't disappointed. There's not as much earthiness as I like in my Pinot Noir, but that's okay, the vibrant red berry aromas more than make up for the wee hint of earthiness. Light and with some mouthwatering acidity on the finish, this would be an excellent food wine sure to please a table of guests.
3.0 Stars
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Finca Nueva Crianza 2007, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$16.95
Earthy and spicy with bitter cherry, tobacco, and plum on the nose. It's quite a mouthful with ample tannins and acid but somehow it all balances out and the long, leathery, cherry-tinged finish is quite pleasant.
3.0 Stars
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Lacey Estates Pinot Gris 2011
Ontario, Canada$22.00
This Pinot Gris has that tell-tale blush of pink in the glass with aromas of lemon, tea, roses, and green apple on the nose. At 11.5% alcohol, this is a very light wine. The palate is crisp and citrusy with a moderately long finish; an unusual example of a Pinot Gris, that proves to be intriguing.
3.0 Stars
