Francois Botha
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Quinta Das Camélias Reserva 2010, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal$13.95
Blackberry, blackcurrant, and herbal notes on the nose. It is medium-bodied, with juicy fruit, but slightly green tannins, and a lingering aftertaste.
3.0 Stars
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Geil Bechtheimer Rosengarten Riesling Kabinett 2011, Prädikatswein, Rheinhessen
Germany$14.95
Apricots, apples, and minerals on the nose. Approaching semi-sweet on the palate with a healthy dose of acid to keep it balanced. Will improve over the next 3 years.
3.0 Stars
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Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2012
Abruzzo, Italy$10.95
Cherries, prunes, and spices on the nose. Very fruity but with green tannins and light acidity which unbalances the wine.
3.0 Stars
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Monte Del Frá Bardolino 2012, Doc
Veneto, Italy$13.95
Strawberry, coffee, and spices on the nose. It is fruity with soft tannins and is light-to-medium bodied. Very drinkable.
3.0 Stars
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Natura Rosé 2011, Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley, Chile$13.95
Strawberry, raspberry, with some earthiness on the nose. Very fruity with a crisp acidity. Fantastic summer wine.
3.0 Stars
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Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2011, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$15.95
Raspberry and floral notes on the nose. It is fruity with a crisp acidity, but also a hint of bitterness on the palate.
3.0 Stars
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Vinea Garganega 2010, Igt Veronese
Veneto, Italy$13.95
Banana, butteriness, and floral notes on the nose. The oak comes through on the palate and it has plenty of fruit and acidity. Medium-bodied and almost overpowering at times.
3.0 Stars
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La Posta Cocina Tinto Blend 2010
Mendoza, Argentina$12.95
Cherry, blackberry, herbs, and tobacco on the nose. It has plenty of fruit and the tannins are starting to soften. Very good value.
3.0 Stars
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Goats Du Roam Goats In Villages Shiraz / Pinotage 2011, Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$12.95
Smoky, peppery, and meaty on the nose. It has lots of fruit and softening tannins, but is slightly out of balance.
3.0 Stars
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Nederburg Shiraz 2010, Western Cape
South Africa$11.95
Smoky and meaty, with leathery notes, blackberry, and spices. Lots of ripe fruit on the palate with softening tannins, but some bitterness that is distracting.
3.0 Stars
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