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\"mischief_maker_2010\"<\/a>This month\u2019s Premier Series offers a formidable line-up of wines from four different countries on three continents: wines from France, Argentina, Chile and South Africa all make their appearance and each offers something special.\u00a0 Yet, only one gets to be Top Pick, and this month\u2019s Top Pick goes to Mary-Lou Nash\u2019s 2010 Black Pearl Mischief Maker Shiraz.\u00a0 Mary-Lou makes Black Pearl wines in tiny quantities with tender loving care from her 11 acre property.\u00a0 Best of all she has the knack for imbuing her wines with the beauty and wonder of the natural landscape of Africa\u2019s Western Cape, which surrounds her perfectly tended vineyard.\u00a0 Moreover, Mischief Maker reveals a polished purity and sophistication that\u2019s often missing in other South African wines.\u00a0 Opulent fruit flavors married to ripe tannins make this finely crafted Shiraz an absolute pleasure to drink.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Salute!
\n<\/span>Don<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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