Francois Botha
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Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2010, Wo Swartland
South Africa$13.95
Pepper, leather, smokiness, and blackberries on the nose. Lots of ripe fruit with softening tannins - very drinkable and excellent value.
3.5 Stars
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Errazuriz Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley, Chile$12.95
Grassiness, grapefruit, and apple on the nose. It has lots of fruit, a racy acidity, is medium-bodied and is absolutely brilliant value.
3.5 Stars
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Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay 2011, San Antonio Valley, Chile
San Antonio Valley, Chile$14.05
Lemon, pineapple, and butterscotch on the nose. The wine is creamy with plenty of fruit, racy acidity, and well-balanced. Excellent value.
3.5 Stars
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The Winery Of Good Hope Vinum Chenin Blanc 2009, Wo Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa$15.95
Citrus fruit, honey, wax, and butteriness on the nose. This carries through to the palate which also includes a crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and very drinkable.
3.5 Stars
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Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Do Marchigue, Ribera Del Tinguiririca
Colchagua Valley, Chile$17.95
Blackcurrant, lead pencil shavings, herbs, and cedar on the nose. On the palate you will find soft tannins and ripe dark fruit. The wine is beautifully balanced and fantastic value at the price.
3.5 Stars
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Rosewood Natalie's Süssreserve Riesling 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$12.25
Green apple, floweriness, and terpentine on the nose. Off-dry with crisp acidity. This is fantastic value.
3.5 Stars
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Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$14.95
Pepper, plums, coffee, nuts, vanilla, and herbs on the nose. Plenty of ripe fruit with softening tannins and medium-bodied. Good value, but lacking that something extra to put it over the top.
3.5 Stars
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Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough
New Zealand$16.95
Grassiness, gooseberries, and asparagus on the nose. It has crisp acidity and plenty of fruit, but seems to lack body. Clearly a high quality wine, but lacking the bit extra to put it over the top.
3.5 Stars
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Trius Riesling Dry 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$13.95
Peaches, apricots, and green apple on the nose. Crisp acidity and plenty of fruit, but pretty basic.
3.5 Stars
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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.
3.5 Stars
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