Francois Botha

Francois Botha
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Curious Fruit Carignan Grenache 2009, Vin De France Bottle
Curious Fruit Carignan Grenache 2009, Vin De France
France
$6.25

Spices, black cherry, shoe polish and liquorice on the nose. This is a fruity, light-to-medium bodied wine, that is a true bargain at this price point.

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Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc 2011 Bottle
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 Bottle
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.

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Montalto Nero D'avola Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Sicily Bottle
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.

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Las Perdices Torrontés 2010, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Bottle
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.

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Finca La Escondida Reserva Chardonnay 2010, San Juan Bottle
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.

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The Ned Pinot Gris 2011 Bottle
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.

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Vega Murillo Verdejo 2010, Do Rueda Bottle
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 Bottle
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 Bottle
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.

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