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.