Held at Jack & Joan’s on 24^th Aug 2021, where we had a lovely afternoon being entertained by our excellent hosts. 

Wine no. 1.  2019 Cassillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Central, Chile. 13.5%vol. purchased from Asda at £6.

This wine has a healthy deep clarity, with a strong ruby appearance, and medium intensity with a pleasant bouquet, it has quite  a number of complex characterisations. There was some sweetness evident in the taste, and it had quite tart acidity. A fairly light body with good fruit taste, the flavour lasted very well.  We all appreciated this offering and it attracted an average score of 7/10. 

Wine no.2.  2020 Hardy’s Crest Shiraz South Eastern Australia. 14%vol. purchased from Asda at £6.

With a bright deep intensity this ruby coloured wine had a good bouquet with plenty of sweetness.  There was balanced acidity and lots of tannins.  It had a medium body, and good fruit taste.  The flavour lasted very well.  With the exception of one of our members who didn’t like it, this wine was generally appreciated and attracted an average score of 8.5/10. 

John Benfield.