Francois Botha
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Casal Thaulero Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo
Abruzzo, Italy$8.25
Dark chocolate, coffee, prunes, and spices on the nose. It has lots of ripe fruit with softening tannins and is medium-bodied. Excellent value.
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Castillo De Monseran Garnacha 2011
Aragón, Spain$9.95
Prunes, mint, and spices on the nose. Lots of ripe fruit and little tannin with almost a hint of fizz. Good at the price, but very simplistic and straightforward.
3.0 Stars
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Cono Sur Chardonnay Reserva 2011, Casablanca Valley
Casablanca Valley, Chile$12.95
Pineapple, beeswax, and gooseberry on the nose. Medium-to-full bodied with racy acidity, lots of fruit, and lengthy aftertaste. Brilliant wine at the price.
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2011, Central Valley
Chile$10.95
Earthy with raspberry, herbs, and tea leaves on the nose. It has lots of ripe fruit, soft tannins, and is light to medium bodied. You could easily quaff a bottle of this during the winter. Fantastic value at the price.
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Kwv Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Western Cape, South Africa$13.05
Grassy with passion fruit on the nose. Juicy wine with lots of fruit, crisp acidity, and lingering aftertaste. Good value.
3.0 Stars
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Frescobaldi Albizzia Chardonnay 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$8.95
Green apple and lemon aromas. The wine is light-to-medium bodied, fruity, and juicy.
3.0 Stars
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Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$12.95
Vanilla, lime, melon, and pineapple on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied and creamy. It tastes a bit overoaked.
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Oggi Primitivo 2011, Puglia Igt
Puglia, Italy$8.95
Black cherry, chocolate, spices, and tobacco aromas. It has plenty of fruit, is full-bodied, and the tannins are softening. Excellent value.
3.0 Stars
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Primeur Catalan Syrah Merlot 2012
Languedoc, France$6.95
Cherries, pine, and mint aromas on the nose. It has crisp acidity to balance the fruitiness and soft tannins. Excellent value wine.
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Mezzomondo Negroamaro 2011, Salento, Puglia
Puglia, Italy$8.95
Black cherry, nuts, and spices on the nose. Juicy with softening tannin and it is medium-bodied. The alcohol stands out a bit, however.
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