WINE TASTING GROUP. 19TH. AUGUST 2014. HOSTED BY JACK & JOAN.

We enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of cheese, biscuits and fruit with our hosts.

WINE NO.1        RED. BREAKERS POINT SHIRAZ CABERNET   14% VOL.    SOUTH AFRICA.     PURCHASED FROM TESCO AT  £4.89.

This wine is a rich fruity red cherry flavoured drink with spicy undertones. It was generally enjoyed, with a pleasant aftertaste, slight tannins and a good clean smell. It had a good balance,and we gave this wine an average score of 7. The name Breakers Point is  inspired by the place where two of the worlds most powerful oceans meet near the southern most tip of Africa.

WINE NO. 2.   RED.  KUMALA RUBY CABERNET CINSAULT.   13.5 % VOL. WESTERN CAPE SOUTH AFRICA,     PURCHASED FROM TESCO AT £6.99.

Produced in the lush area under Table mountain, Kamala produce wines full of character, and this one is no exception. With a soft textured blend and an oaky aftertaste, it has a generous red berry and  spice flavour.  We liked the good clean aftertaste, slight tannins and lasting aftertaste. It had a good clean bouquet and pleasant appearance. This wine attracted an average score of 8.3.

                                                                                                                                                                 JOHN BENFIELD.

WINE TASTING GROUP. 29th JULY 2014

WINE TASTING GROUP.   29^th JULY 2014.  HOSTED BY JENNY AT PAT AND BRIANS.

We enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon “Al Fresco” with excellent cheese, biscuits and fruit.

WINE NO.1    2012  RED MONT PIERRE RESERVE FITOU  12.5% VOL.  FRANCE.    PURCHASED FROM SAINSBURYS   £5.

This French wine received a mixed reaction from us, but was generally enjoyed. Sourced from the south of France in the Fitou region, it is a spicy red with a full bodied taste. It was well balanced with a slightly hazy appearance. We gave it an average score of 7.2.

WINE NO. 2.   2013   RED  McGUIGAN ESTATE MERLOT.  13% VOL. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.   PURCHASED FROMK SAINSBURYS  £5.

Costing the same price as the previous wine, this offering was preferred to the Fitou. With a bright appearance and a deep red appearance, it had a good clean bouquet with balanced taste.it had a long lasting finish. Highly recommended, it attracted a high average score of 8.2.

                                                                                                                              JOHN BENFIELD.