Francois Botha

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Carl Reh Riesling Kabinett 2012 Bottle
Carl Reh Riesling Kabinett 2012
Mosel, Germany
$9.85

Turpentine and green apple on the nose. The crisp acidity offsets most of the sweetness giving it a refreshing and zesty taste.

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Goats Du Roam Goats In Villages Shiraz / Pinotage 2011, Western Cape Bottle
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.

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Goats Do Roam White 2013, Coastal Region Bottle
Goats Do Roam White 2013, Coastal Region
Western Cape, South Africa
$11.95

Green apple with floral and spicy notes. It has crisp acidity and masses of fruit. Best chilled.

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Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2013, Swartland Bottle
Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2013, Swartland
Swartland, South Africa
$13.95

Coffee, spice, blackberries, and smokiness on the nose. It has a good amount of fruit and softening tannin, but the alcohol stands out a bit.

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The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bottle
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Marlborough, New Zealand
$14.99

Passion fruit, nettles, and green apples on the nose. It has an excellent crisp acidity with tons of fruit. Fantastic value.

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Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza Bottle
Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza
Argentina
$9.95

Blackberry, spices, meatiness and smokiness on the nose. It is very juicy with softening tannin. Very quaffable.

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Carvalhais Duque De Viseu Red 2011, Doc Dão Bottle
Carvalhais Duque De Viseu Red 2011, Doc Dão
Douro, Portugal
$13.95

Cherry and tobacco on the nose. It has an OK amount of fruit, but some green tannin. Could improve with age.

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Ventisquero Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Casablanca Bottle
Ventisquero Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Casablanca
Colchagua Valley, Chile
$13.49

Cassis and spices on the nose. Soft tannins and plenty of fruit on the palate. Easy-drinking, good value.

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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley Bottle
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile
$17.95

Blackcurrant and spices on the nose. Lots of ripe fruit with firm tannins and nice acidity. Very well balanced.

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Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bottle
Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Marlborough, New Zealand
$15.95

Grassy with pineapple on the nose. Fruity with crisp acidity and lingering aftertaste. Good value.

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