Francois Botha

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.

Bon Cap Organic Winery The Ruins Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Wo Robertson

Vidal Fleury 2009, Cotes Du Rhone

Plums, spices, and earthiness on the nose. It is a well-balanced wine but will reward those who age it for 3-5 years.

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.

Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Aconcagua Valley

Grassy, with gooseberry and lime on the nose. It has crisp acidity with lots of fruit. Serve well chilled.

Inniskillin Varietal Series Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Excellent Pinot Noir. Strawberries, herbs, and earthy aromas. Fruity, but with plenty of body.

Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz 2008, Southeastern Australia

Blackberry, black cherry and spices on the nose. The wine has plenty of ripe fruit and ripe tannins, is medium-bodied, and very well balanced.

Château St. Roch Syrah/Grenache Rosé 2011, Ac Côtes De Roussillon

Strawberry, pepper, watermelon, and cranberry on the nose. It is very fruit and has a crisp acidity which makes it perfect for the summer.

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2012

Black cherry, strawberry, prunes, earthiness, and spices on the nose. It is juicy, and medium-bodied with some green tannins, but it all fits together well.

Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2010, Leyda Valley

Passion fruit, grassiness, and gooseberry on the nose. The crisp acidity complements the full-bodied, creamy palate well. Drink chilled.