Francois Botha

Francois Botha
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P K N T Carmenere Reserve 2012, Central Valley Bottle
P K N T Carmenere Reserve 2012, Central Valley
Chile
$11.00

Blackberry, spices, and tobacco on the nose. It has lots of fruit, subtle tannins, and is medium-bodied. Amazing value at the price.

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La Vieille Ferme Côtes Du Ventoux Red 2012 Bottle
La Vieille Ferme Côtes Du Ventoux Red 2012
Rhône, France
$12.45

Black cherry and herbs with some dustiness and jamminess on the nose. It has lots of ripe fruit, is medium-bodied and a solid tannic structure.

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Two Oceans Chardonnay 2012, Western Cape Bottle
Two Oceans Chardonnay 2012, Western Cape
South Africa
$6.95

Pears, peaches, pineapple, and butter on the nose. It has crisp acidity with lots of fruit. Excellent value.

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Trapiche Malbec Reserve 2012 Bottle
Trapiche Malbec Reserve 2012
Mendoza, Argentina
$11.95

Blackcurrant, spices and mint on the nose. It has lots of fruit, is medium bodied, with subdued tannins, and is well-balanced.

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Trapiche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bottle
Trapiche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Mendoza, Argentina
$11.95

Raspberry, mint, meatiness, cedar, and spices on the nose. It has softening tannins which is balanced well by a restrained fruitiness. Good value.

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Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde Minervois 2011, Ac Bottle
Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde Minervois 2011, Ac
Languedoc, France
$14.95

Blackberries with spices and smokiness on the nose. It has plenty of fruit, smooth tannin, is medium-bodied, and is very smooth.

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Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2013 Bottle
Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2013
Beaujolais, France
$14.95

Raspberry and spices on the nose. It is medium-bodied, almost fizzy, but with the tannin giving it surprising structure.

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Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2012 Bottle
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.

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Monte Del Frá Bardolino 2012, Doc Bottle
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.

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Quinta Das Camélias Reserva 2010, Doc Dão Bottle
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.

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