Thursday 25 August 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                               WINE TASTING GROUP.

HELD AT PAT’S AND HOSTED BY JENNY ON 28TH JUNE 2022, WE HAD AN EXCELLENT AFTERNOON OF FOOD, WINE, AND GOOD CONVERSATION.

 

WINE NO 1.       2020 CAMPO VIEJO  GARNACHA RIOJA  SPAIN. 14%VOL  PURCHASED FROM MORRISONS AT£6.50.                                                                                     

 

This wine has a bright healthy appearance with red/purple tones. A pleasant bouquet with had good sweetness on the tongue, balanced acidity and some tannins. It felt light with very good fruit taste in the mouth, and the flavour did last. We all enjoyed this wine and it attracted an average score of 8/10. Recommended.

 

WINE NO2.      CARNIVOR ZINFANDEL CALIFORNIA USA.  14.5%VOL.  PURCHASED FROM SAINSBURYS AT £8.

 

With notes of dark cherry, blackberry jam and toasted oak, this healthy ruby coloured offering of medium intensity, had a strong sweetness with balanced acidity. There was some tannins evident and medium body. There was lots of fruit taste in the mouth and it had good lasting flavour. This wine was also enjoyed with an average score of 7.5/10. Only one members guessed the country of origin.

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