While this is not Santa Carolina’s top drawer chard, it tastes like it. The aromas show buttery apple and peach elements. The flavours show apricot, guava, peach and golden apple, with a refreshing lime-accented finish.
Astrolabe Voyage 2009 Sauvignon Blanc $19.95 (New Zealand)
This is a classic Marlborough-styled Sauvignon. Piquant aromas of gooseberry, pear, tropical guava and a typical hint of tomato leaf. The flavours dish up silky gooseberry and tart lime zest, with a touch of pineapple on the finish.
Monasterio De Las Vinas Reserva 2005 $12.95 (Spain)
Classic minty sandalwood, black cherry, cedar and vanilla aromas lead into minty ripe black cherry, cedar, and black summer plum flavours. The texture is super silky and smooth on the palate. No rough edges at all.
Rocca Delle Macie 2006 Chianti Riserva $15 (Italy)
This stellar value is back by popular acclaim. Complex aromas display graphite, smoke, blackberry, brambleberry and a hint of cassis. The flavours show sweet-edged cherry, licorice and blackberry depth. Terrific length, too.
Phelps Creek Becky’s Cuvée 2007 Pinot Noir $26.95 (Oregon)
It’s called cuvée because it is a blend of selected grapes from six vineyards. Lovely floral black cherry, vanilla bean and cherry wood aromas. The flavours are persistent, with refined earthy beetroot and black cherry layers.
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