Francois Botha
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Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc 2011
South Africa$12.95
Peaches, lime, apple, and floral notes on the nose. It has crisp acidity with a good amount of fruit and is light-to-medium bodied. Drink well chilled.
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Laurent Miquel Pere Et Fils Chardonnay 2010, Vin De Pays D'oc
Languedoc, France$12.95
Lemon, melons, apples, butteriness, and spices on the nose. It has crisp acidity and is lightly wooded. Overall well-balanced and excellent value.
3.0 Stars
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Montalto Nero D'avola Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Sicily
Sicily, Italy$9.45
Plums, spices, and herbs on the nose. It has plenty of fruit, slightly green tannins, and is medium-bodied and juicy. Excellent value.
3.0 Stars
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Las Perdices Torrontés 2010, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$12.95
Roses, spices, and peaches on the nose. There is a waxiness on the palate and plenty of fruit with balanced acidity.
3.0 Stars
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Finca La Escondida Reserva Chardonnay 2010, San Juan
San Juan, Argentina$14.95
Honey, butter, pineapples, oranges, and green apple on the nose. It is fruity with balanced acidity and medium bodied. It has surprising complexity at the price.
3.0 Stars
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The Ned Pinot Gris 2011
Marlborough, New Zealand$14.95
Peach, melon, and apricots on the nose. Fruity wine with crisp acidity, but not all that exciting.
3.0 Stars
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Vega Murillo Verdejo 2010, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain$15.95
Flowery, with pears and apricots on the nose. It has a decent amount of fruit and crisp acidity, but is pretty unexciting overall.
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Manos Negras Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$14.95
Cherries, mint, and tobacco. Lots of ripe fruit and soft tannins on the palate but it all feels a little bit overblown.
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Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza
Argentina$9.95
Blackberry, herbs, and tea leaves on the nose. Ripe fruit and a solid tannic structure on this medium-bodied wine. Very good value.
3.0 Stars
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Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2011, Colchagua Valley
Chile$9.95
Mint, blackberry, and spices on the nose. Juicy wine with lots of ripe fruit, a medium body, and softening tannins. Good at the price, but lacking in complexity.
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