Francois Botha

Francois Botha
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Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2009, Wo Coastal Region Bottle
Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2009, Wo Coastal Region
South Africa
$13.95

Smoky, meaty, and peppery aromos. Some juicy fruit and a structure that will allow for aging 3-5 years.

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Crasto Vinho Tinto 2008, Doc Douro Bottle
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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2012, Ac Bottle
M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2012, Ac
Languedoc, France
$15.95

Black cherry, pepper, and spices. It has plenty of fruit but is a bit tannic.

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Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2012, Casablanca Valley Bottle
Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2012, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile
$11.95

Pineapple, peaches, butterscotch, and honey. It is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, light creaminess and a lingering aftertaste.

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Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Bottle
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.

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Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2012, San Antonio Valley Bottle
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.

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Bellingham Shiraz Viognier 2007 Bottle
Bellingham Shiraz Viognier 2007
South Africa
$11.40

Plums, smokiness, and spice on the nose. Full-bodied wine with a noticeably high alcohol level and lots and lots of fruit. Juicy, but maybe a bit over the top.

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Montes Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Curico Valley Bottle
Montes Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Curico Valley
Chile
$6.95

Grassy aromas with gooseberry and lemon. Crisp acidity and fruity but lacking on the back palate.

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La Posta Cocina Tinto Blend 2011 Bottle
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.

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Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2014 Bottle
Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2014
Colchagua Valley, Chile
$9.95

Peaches and lemon on the nose together with some floral notes. It has crisp acidity and is very fruity. Fantastic value.

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