Francois Botha

Francois Botha
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Chateau De Gourgazaud 2009, Minervois Bottle
Chateau De Gourgazaud 2009, Minervois
Languedoc, France
$12.95

Cassis, plums, blackberries, and meatiness on the nose. The tannins are soft, there is plenty of dark fruit on the palate, and the wine is medium-to-full bodied. The wine is very well balanced and excellent value.

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Trapiche Reserve Syrah 2010, Mendoza Bottle
Trapiche Reserve Syrah 2010, Mendoza
Argentina
$11.95

Pepper, blackberry, and leather on the nose. Plenty of juicy fruit with softening tannins. Medium-bodied and excellent value.

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Azul Portugal 2008, Doc Ribatejo Bottle
Azul Portugal 2008, Doc Ribatejo
Portugal
$13.95

Cherries, mint, and spices on the nose. Plenty of juicy ripe fruit on the palate. The wine is medium-bodied and fairly pleasant, but nothing outstanding.

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Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Bottle
Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
New Zealand
$15.95

Grassyiness, passion fruit, gooseberry, and some earthiness on the nose. Lots of fruit and crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and juicy. Chill well before serving.

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Cono Sur Syrah Reserva 2010, Colchagua Valley Bottle
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.

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Fuzion Alta Malbec Reserva 2010, Mendoza Bottle
Fuzion Alta Malbec Reserva 2010, Mendoza
Argentina
$9.95

Prunes, herbs, and dark chocolate on the nose. Ripe, juicy black fruit on the palate. The tannins are soft and the wine is medium-bodied and well-balanced. Great value.

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Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2010 Bottle
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.

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Planalto Reserva Vinho Branco Seco 2010, Doc Douro Bottle
Planalto Reserva Vinho Branco Seco 2010, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal
$14.95

Green apple, lime, and peaches on the nose. Good amount of fruit, light-bodied, and a racy acidity. It fails to excite despite being well-made.

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Brigaldara Valpolicella 2010, Doc Bottle
Brigaldara Valpolicella 2010, Doc
Veneto, Italy
$14.95

Prunes, spices, and lead pencil shavings on the nose. Quite fruity and drinkable, although the tannins are still a bit bothersome.

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Cono Sur Visión Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2010, Las Colmenas, Casablanca Valley Bottle
Cono Sur Visión Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2010, Las Colmenas, Casablanca Valley
Chile
$14.95

Lovely wine. Peaches on the nose with some floral notes. Crisp acidity and some spiciness on the palate. Well balanced and juicy.

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