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

Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva 2008, Dop

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.

Carla Chiaro Reserve Malbec 2009, Mendoza

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.

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.

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2011, Ap Costières De Nîmes

Pepper, meatiness, black cherry, and leather on the nose. The wine is juicy with firm tannins, is medium-to-full bodied, and has a lingering aftertaste.

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.

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.

Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2010

Blackberry, spices, and pepper on the nose. It is full-bodied with lots of fruit and softening tannins. Excellent value.