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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Casas Del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$13.95
Everything I love about Sauvignon Blanc is in that bottle. There's something 'green' about it with sharp citrus aromas and a grassy, asparagusness. Crisp, but not so-so light on the palate, with a long, juicy finish, this is a little more like a New Zealand version of the grape, than a French version. Distinctive and a little pungent.
3.0 Stars
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Ulisse Unico Pecorino 2010, Igt Terre Di Chieti
Abruzzo, Italy$17.95
This is indeed a tart wine, balanced by a round texture on the palate. Green apple with bitter lime, almonds and a deeper backbone of cantaloupe on the nose is backed up by mineral and citrus flavours. If you want to try something different, this is a fun glass of wine.
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Flat Rock Pinot Noir 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$19.95
Quite nice in the glass: earthy, pale and light, with lots of vibrant red cherry, mineral, and something minty. The aromas give way to a richer sensation of liquorice and darker berries. There's an acidic bite to it, but so nicely balanced with lots of fruit and very little tannin that it ends in a long, almost smooth finish. Lovely. The real pleasure of this wine is the balance it strikes between delicate and plush.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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