Francois Botha

Carta Vieja Limited Release Reserva Carmenère 2008, Loncomilla Valley

Muralhas De Monção Vinho Verde 2010, Doc

Flowery, with lime, lemon, and red apple on the nose. It has a slight fizz and the fruit and acid is in balance. Very drinkable summer balance.

Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero 2008, Doc

Blackberries, tobacco, lead pencil shavings, and herbs on the nose. Subtle fruit and soft tannins on a very well balanced palate. Fantastic value.

Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2011, Colchagua Valley

Peaches, spices, nuts, and floweriness on the nose. Floral and tropical fruit tones on the palate with a crisp acidity. Excellent quality at the price.

Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2013, Swartland

Coffee, spice, blackberries, and smokiness on the nose. It has a good amount of fruit and softening tannin, but the alcohol stands out a bit.

Domaine De Vaugondy Dry Vouvray 2010, Ac

Lemon, melons, and oranges on the nose. On the palate there is a crisp acidity and plenty of fruit. The wine is light-to-medium bodied and screaming to be paired with food.

Quintay Q Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Casablanca Valley

Grassiness, passion fruit, and asparagus on the nose. There a racy acidity and a good amount of fruit.

Brunel De La Gardine 2013, Cotes Du Rhone

Plums and herbs on the nose. Good amount of fruit with firm tannin. Medium-bodied.

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 2013

Plums, pepper, and smokiness on the nose. It has lots of ripe dark fruit and soft tannins.

Château Rochecolombe Côtes Du Rhône 2009, Ac

Plums, blackberries, cigars, coffee, and spice on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, very fruity and has ripe tannins. Very drinkable now and will keep for 2-3 years.