Francois Botha
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Alvar 2008 Cabernet Merlot 2008, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada$13.95
Plums, spices, a bit of earthiness and lead pencil shavings on the nose. Plenty of juicy fruit and soft tannins on this medium-bodied wine. Long aftertaste. Overall, an absolutely incredible wine at this price.
3.5 Stars
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Fuzion Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2009
Argentina$9.95
Plums, chocolate, vanilla, and some dustiness on the nose. The wine is medium-to-full bodied and the tannins is still somewhat harsh. Dried fruit flavours on the palate and a lingering finish that includes liquorice flavours.
3.5 Stars
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D'arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2011
South Australia, Australia$17.15
Raspberry. floral, and pepper notes on the nose. It has lots of ripe red fruit, firm tannin, and is medium-bodied. Good value.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2010
Chile$11.95
Lime, orange peel, vanilla, and biscuits on the nose. On the palate, the alcohol stands out a bit and it is a bit flabby. Excellent length though.
3.5 Stars
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Falernia Syrah Reserva 2010, Elqui Valley
Chile$19.95
Plums, smokiness, meatiness, and pepper on the nose. Lots of ripe fruit with softening tannin. Very good Shiraz.
3.5 Stars
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Cono Sur Syrah Reserva 2010, Colchagua Valley
Chile$8.95
Intense mintiness, coffee, black pepper, toffee, and a meatiness on the nose. Plenty of fruit of the palate with some strong tannins still prevalent. May improve over the next 2 years.
3.5 Stars
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2011, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile$17.95
Blackcurrant, spices, and mint on the nose. It has soft tannin and is very fruity, but has good grip and is well-balanced. Med-to-full bodied - a fantastic wine.
3.5 Stars
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Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2013
Central Valley, Chile$9.95
Passion fruit and grassiness on the nose. Juicy with crisp acidity. Not much depth, but packs a punch.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2010, Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley, Chile$18.95
Prunes, cedar, herbs, and chocolate on the nose. It has softening tannins, massive amounts of fruit, and is incredibly well-balanced. Amazing wine.
3.5 Stars
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Aconcagua Valley
Chile$19.05
Cassis, black cherry, smokiness, spices on the nose. It has lots and lots of fruit and soft tannins, but some bitterness on the palate.
3.5 Stars
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