Francois Botha
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Graffigna Elevation Reserve Red 2013, San Juan
San Juan, Argentina$6.95
Plums, herbs, and some meatiness on the nose. It has a good amount of fruit, soft tannins, and is pretty easy drinking. OK value.
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Muralhas De Monção Vinho Verde 2010, Doc
Portugal$15.95
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.
3.0 Stars
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Goats Do Roam White 2013, Coastal Region
Western Cape, South Africa$11.95
Green apple with floral and spicy notes. It has crisp acidity and masses of fruit. Best chilled.
3.0 Stars
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Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2013, Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$13.95
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.
3.0 Stars
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2011, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$9.95
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.
3.0 Stars
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Umani Ronchi San Lorenzo Rosso Conero 2008, Doc
Marche, Italy$14.95
Blackberries, tobacco, lead pencil shavings, and herbs on the nose. Subtle fruit and soft tannins on a very well balanced palate. Fantastic value.
3.0 Stars
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K W V Roodeberg 2009, Western Cape
South Africa$12.45
Raspberry, tar, coffee, and mint on the niose.Plenty of fruit on the palate and a lingering aftertaste, but there is a bitterness that persists as well.
3.0 Stars
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Antonin Rodet Côtes Du Rhône 2010
Rhône, France$13.95
Pepper, blackberries, raspberries, and nuts on the nose. It is medium-bodied with firm tannin and has a crisp acidity.
3.0 Stars
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Farnese Negroamaro 2010
Puglia, Italy$8.95
Cherries, blackberry, and spices on the nose. Fruity with slightly green tannins. It is still pretty good, but the two previous vintages were superior.
3.0 Stars
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Araucano Syrah 2009, Lolol Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$14.95
Leather, spice, sweet cherry, and chocolate on the nose. The wine has lots of fruit and is well-balanced as well as being medium-to-full bodied. Fantastic value.
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