Francois Botha

Sergio Cerrino Brich Menu Moscato D'asti 2008, Docg

Joseph Cattin Gewürztraminer 2011, Ac Alsace

Lychees, roses, honey, and minerals on the nose. It is off-dry, very fruit, and juicy. Excellent value.

Estate Hatzimichalis Chardonnay 2010

I have not had the 2010 and this applies to the 2011 vintage. Green apple, lime, and butter are the most upfront aromas. It has crisp acidity with lots of fruit and is light to medium bodied.

Bon Cap Organic Winery The Ruins Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Wo Robertson

The Wolftrap 2012, Boekenhoutskloof

Lime, peaches, and floral notes on the nose. It is medium-bodied, creamy, with a crisp acidity. A lot going on at the price.

Carla Chiaro Reserve Malbec 2009, Mendoza

Plums, meatiness, herbs, and mint on the nose. It has plenty of fruit, softening tannins, and is medium-bodied. Very well balanced wine and good value at the price.

Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva 2008, Dop

Plums, tobacco, and herbs on the nose. There is plenty of dark fruit with firm tannins on the palate. The wine is medium-bodied, extremely well balanced, and incredible value.

Le Secret Des Capitelles Saint Chinian 2007, Ac

Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer 2009, Alsace

Roses, honey wax, orange rind, lychee, and white pepper on the nose. The wine is medium-bodoed with a lingering lychee aftertaste. It is off-dry but tastes more on the dry side.

Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2008, Veneto