Francois Botha

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.

Montecillo Crianza 2006, Rioja

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.

Caves De Gigondas Le Dit De La Clapassière Séguret Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Ac

Plums and herbs dominate the nose. Plenty of ripe fruit on the palate, but the tannins and high alcohol overpowers it at this point. Will improve over the next 5 years or so.

Graffigna Elevation Reserve Red 2013, San Juan

Plums, herbs, and some meatiness on the nose. It has a good amount of fruit, soft tannins, and is pretty easy drinking. OK value.

La Posta Cocina Tinto Blend 2010

Cherry, blackberry, herbs, and tobacco on the nose. It has plenty of fruit and the tannins are starting to soften. Very good value.

Stocco Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2009, Doc Friuli, Grave

Plums, prunes, and herbs with some meatiness on the nose. Plenty of fruit on this medium-bodied and the tannins are starting to soften. Could last for another 2-3 years.

Anakena Lilén Single Vineyard Viognier 2011, Requínoa

Honey, orange rind, lime, and floral aromas. Very fruity with crisp acidity and a creamy, lengthy aftertaste. Pretty good value.

The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvedre Viognier 2014, Western Cape

Black cherry, pepper, and smoky on the nose. Plenty of fruit with firm tannin. Amazing value.

Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap 2007, Western Cape