Francois Botha
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Xplorador Carmenere 2010, Central Valley
Chile$9.95
Blackberries, mocha, and smokiness on the nose. This carries through the palate where there is plenty of fruit, but the tannins are still pretty rough. May age and improve for 2-3 years.
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Trapiche Malbec 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$10.45
Upfront nose with licorice, dark cherry, and toffee. Juicy ripe fruit on a well-balanced palate. Could age for another 3 years or so. Great value.
3.0 Stars
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Tini Sangiovese Di Romagna 2009, Sangiovese Di Romagna
Italy$7.75
Cherries and herbs on the nose. Plenty of fruit on the palate, balancing some pretty strong tannins. Overall well balanced medium-bodied wine, but lacking in aftertaste and complexity.
3.0 Stars
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Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2010
Chile$8.45
Cassis with hints of mint and herbs. Medium bodied and well-balanced considering the price.
3.0 Stars
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Cave De Monterail Côtes Du Rhône Villages Séguret 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$13.95
Plums and herbs on the nose. Ripe fruit and licorice on the palate, but the tannins has yet to mature. Overall it is a well-balanced wine with a lingering aftertaste that will be at its best in 2-4 years.
3.0 Stars
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Fonseca Periquita 2009, Terras Do Sado
Portugal$8.95
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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Allegrini Valpolicella 2011, Doc
Veneto, Italy$12.20
Plums, spice, tar, and coffee on the nose. Fruity with softening tannins. The wine is medium-bodied with prune flavors on the aftertaste.
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Casal Thaulero Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo
Abruzzo, Italy$8.25
Dark berries, prunes, herbs, and coffee on the nose. The wine has soft tannins and plenty of ripe fruit. Excellent value at this price.
3.0 Stars
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Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2010, Colchagua Valley
Chile$9.95
Coffee, toffee, dark chocolate, and pencil shavings on the nose. The wine has plenty of ripe fruit and is medium bodied, but the tannins are somewhat harsh.
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K W V Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Western Cape
South Africa$6.99
Cassis, burnt tires, as well as an earthiness, oakiness, and smokiness on the nose. Ripe sweet fruit and soft tannin on the palate but an element of bitterness on the aftertaste.
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