Francois Botha

Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer 2009, Alsace

Roses, honey wax, orange rind, lychee, and white pepper on the nose. The wine is medium-bodoed with a lingering lychee aftertaste. It is off-dry but tastes more on the dry side.

Le Secret Des Capitelles Saint-chinian 2007, Ac

Dominio Del Plata Crios Limited Edition Red Blend 2012

Blackberries, spices, black pepper, and nuttiness on the nose. The wine is juicy and full-bodied with softening tannin. Fantastic value.

Chapillon Cuvée Harmonie Petit Verdot/tannat 2006, Do Aragón

K W V Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Western Cape

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.

Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2009, Wo Stellenbosch

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.

Bon Cap Organic Winery The Ruins Syrah/cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Wo Robertson

Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2009

Black cherry, blackcurrant, spices, cigars, and dustiness on the nose. It is medium-to-full bodied and has a lingering dried-fruit aftertaste.

The Wolftrap 2012, Boekenhoutskloof

Lime, peaches, and floral notes on the nose. It is medium-bodied, creamy, with a crisp acidity. A lot going on at the price.

Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2009, Veneto

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.