Francois Botha
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K W V Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Western Cape
South Africa$15.95
Blackberries, cherries, cassis, smokiness, tabacco, and a hint of spice on the nose. Juicy, ripe fruit on a palate that is well-balanced and medium-to-full-bodied. May improve over the next 5 years.
3.5 Stars
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Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2009, Wo Stellenbosch
South Africa$17.95
Honey, lime, apple, orange peel, and grapefruit on the nose. This carries through to the palate which features a crisp acidity and which leaves a lingering aftertaste. Slight butteriness is also apparent.
3.5 Stars
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Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2009, Veneto
Veneto, Italy$15.00
Blackberry, plums, coffee, spices, with some earthiness on the nose. Well-balanced on the palate, with soft tannins, crisp acidity, and dried fruit flavours. Will probably not age further, best drunk now.
3.5 Stars
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Vidal Fleury 2009, Cotes Du Rhone
Rhône, France$15.75
Plums, spices, and earthiness on the nose. It is a well-balanced wine but will reward those who age it for 3-5 years.
3.5 Stars
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Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva 2008, Dop
Puglia, Italy$14.95
Plums, tobacco, and herbs on the nose. There is plenty of dark fruit with firm tannins on the palate. The wine is medium-bodied, extremely well balanced, and incredible value.
3.5 Stars
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Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$11.95
Fantastic nose with aromas of blackberry, raspberry, spices, nuts, toffee, tobacco, and tea leaves. More subdued on the palate where it is medium-to-full bodied with plenty of fruit, but the green tannins threaten the balance of the wine.
3.5 Stars
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Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$16.95
Pepper, leather, black cherry, and nuts on the nose. Intensely fruity with big tannins that are starting to soften. Full-bodied wine that will improve over the next 3 years and is excellent value.
3.5 Stars
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Estate Hatzimichalis Chardonnay 2010
Greece$14.95
I have not had the 2010 and this applies to the 2011 vintage. Green apple, lime, and butter are the most upfront aromas. It has crisp acidity with lots of fruit and is light to medium bodied.
3.5 Stars
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Carla Chiaro Reserve Malbec 2009, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$14.95
Plums, meatiness, herbs, and mint on the nose. It has plenty of fruit, softening tannins, and is medium-bodied. Very well balanced wine and good value at the price.
3.5 Stars
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Königschaffhausener Vulkanfelsen Trocken Pinot Gris 2011, Qba Baden
Baden, Germany$13.95
Honey, apricots, and peaches on the nose. Off-dry on the palate with a firm acidity and lots of fruit.
3.5 Stars
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