Francois Botha
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Cusumano Nero D'avola 2011, Sicily
Sicily, Italy$11.95
Black cherry, spices, and vanilla on the nose. Medium bodied with some green tannins, maturing fruit, and a slight bitterness on the finish.
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Quinta De Baixo Tinto 2008, Doc Bairrada
Bairrada, Portugal$10.75
Black cherry, mint, coffee, chocolate, and spices on the nose. It is very fruity with softening tannins, is medium-bodied, and can last until 2004-2005. Incredible value.
3.0 Stars
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Carmen Carmenère Reserva 2011
Colchagua Valley, Chile$11.50
Mint, blackberrty, spices, blackcurrant, and cedar on the nose. Plenty of ripe fruit on this medium-bodied wine. Soft tannins, but the alcohol stands out a bit.
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Santa Carolina Merlot Reserva 2011, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$12.95
Raspberry, plums, mint, earthiness, and herbs on the nose. Lots and lots of fruit with soft tannins. The wine is medium-bodied and excellent value.
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Two Oceans Chardonnay 2012, Western Cape
South Africa$6.95
Pears, peaches, pineapple, and butter on the nose. It has crisp acidity with lots of fruit. Excellent value.
3.0 Stars
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Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$16.95
Dark chocolate, cocoa, blackberries, herbs, and mint on the nose. It has lots of ripe fruit, softening tannins, and is full-bodied. Huge wine that is well worth its asking price.
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La Vieille Ferme Côtes Du Ventoux Red 2012
Rhône, France$12.45
Black cherry and herbs with some dustiness and jamminess on the nose. It has lots of ripe fruit, is medium-bodied and a solid tannic structure.
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2011, South Australia
Australia$15.95
Butter, green apples, minerals, and lime on the nose. It is medium-bodied with a crisp acidity and plenty of fruit. Pleasant enough, but not well integrated.
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Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Los Quillayes Vineyard, Maipo Alto
Maipo Valley, Chile$16.55
Cassis, mint, and herbs on the nose. It has lots of fruit, is full-bodied, has ripe tannins, a solid structure, and a lingering aftertaste. Fantastic wine.
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$17.95
Green apple, turpentine, floral, and mineral notes. It is off-dry with crisp acidity and lots of fruit. Can age for 4-5 years.
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