Francois Botha
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$16.00
Gooseberry, nettles, grassiness, and grapefruit on the nose. It is very fruity with crisp acidity, a light-to-medium body and a lingering aftertaste. Great complexity and balance.
3.5 Stars
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Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
New Zealand$15.95
Grassyiness, passion fruit, gooseberry, and some earthiness on the nose. Lots of fruit and crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and juicy. Chill well before serving.
3.5 Stars
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La Posta Cocina Tinto Blend 2011
Mendoza, Argentina$12.95
Raspberry and herbs on the nose with a hint of pepper. It is juicy, medium-bodied, and has a solid structure uncommon in wines of this price.
3.5 Stars
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Foncalieu La Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$16.95
Plums, blackberry, and spices on the nose. The wine has plenty of ripe fruit, a solid tannin structure, and is medium-bodied.
3.5 Stars
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Planalto Reserva Vinho Branco Seco 2010, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$14.95
Green apple, lime, and peaches on the nose. Good amount of fruit, light-bodied, and a racy acidity. It fails to excite despite being well-made.
3.5 Stars
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Fuzion Alta Malbec Reserva 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$9.95
Prunes, herbs, and dark chocolate on the nose. Ripe, juicy black fruit on the palate. The tannins are soft and the wine is medium-bodied and well-balanced. Great value.
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Reserve Syrah 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$11.95
Pepper, blackberry, and leather on the nose. Plenty of juicy fruit with softening tannins. Medium-bodied and excellent value.
3.5 Stars
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Trius Riesling Dry 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$13.95
Peaches, apricots, and green apple on the nose. Crisp acidity and plenty of fruit, but pretty basic.
3.5 Stars
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Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2012, San Antonio Valley
San Antonio Valley, Chile$14.95
Grassiness, herbal notes, and floral notes on the nose. It has lots of green fruit and crisp acidity.
3.5 Stars
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Chateau De Gourgazaud 2009, Minervois
Languedoc, France$12.95
Cassis, plums, blackberries, and meatiness on the nose. The tannins are soft, there is plenty of dark fruit on the palate, and the wine is medium-to-full bodied. The wine is very well balanced and excellent value.
3.5 Stars
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