Francois Botha
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Solar De Castro Vendimia Seleccionada 2009, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$14.95
Dark cherry, nuts, leather, and herbs on the nose. Lots of ripe fruit and softening tannins on this medium-bodied wine. Good value.
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Stocco Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2009, Doc Friuli, Grave
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$12.45
Plums, prunes, and herbs with some meatiness on the nose. Plenty of fruit on this medium-bodied and the tannins are starting to soften. Could last for another 2-3 years.
3.0 Stars
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Anakena Lilén Single Vineyard Viognier 2011, Requínoa
Rapel Valley, Chile$14.95
Honey, orange rind, lime, and floral aromas. Very fruity with crisp acidity and a creamy, lengthy aftertaste. Pretty good value.
3.0 Stars
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Cusumano Nero D'avola 2011, Sicily
Sicily, Italy$11.95
Black cherry, spices, and vanilla on the nose. Medium bodied with some green tannins, maturing fruit, and a slight bitterness on the finish.
3.0 Stars
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Quinta De Baixo Tinto 2008, Doc Bairrada
Bairrada, Portugal$10.75
Black cherry, mint, coffee, chocolate, and spices on the nose. It is very fruity with softening tannins, is medium-bodied, and can last until 2004-2005. Incredible value.
3.0 Stars
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Carmen Carmenère Reserva 2011
Colchagua Valley, Chile$11.50
Mint, blackberrty, spices, blackcurrant, and cedar on the nose. Plenty of ripe fruit on this medium-bodied wine. Soft tannins, but the alcohol stands out a bit.
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Santa Carolina Merlot Reserva 2011, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$12.95
Raspberry, plums, mint, earthiness, and herbs on the nose. Lots and lots of fruit with soft tannins. The wine is medium-bodied and excellent value.
3.0 Stars
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Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$16.95
Dark chocolate, cocoa, blackberries, herbs, and mint on the nose. It has lots of ripe fruit, softening tannins, and is full-bodied. Huge wine that is well worth its asking price.
3.0 Stars
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2011, South Australia
Australia$15.95
Butter, green apples, minerals, and lime on the nose. It is medium-bodied with a crisp acidity and plenty of fruit. Pleasant enough, but not well integrated.
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Santa Rita Reserva Carmenere 2010
Rapel Valley, Chile$13.95
Plums, dark chocolate and herbs on the nose. It is medium-bodied with lots of juicy fruit and tannins that give it a solid structure.
3.0 Stars
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