WINE TASTING GROUP.

Held by Jenny at Pat’s on Tuesday 22^nd. February  2022  where we had a lovely afternoon and were well entertained.

Wine no 1.  2019 Graffigna Malbec Reserve, Argentina 13.5% vol. from Sainsbury’s at £7. (reduced from £10)  with a bright healthy appearance of deep intensity this purple offering has a mixed, pleasant, medium bouquet. There was some sweetness on the tongue, with a lasting fairly balanced acidity, with light tannins. The body was fairly light, and it had a good fruit taste with a lasting flavour.    This wine attracted an average score of 7/10 and had a mixed reaction.

Wine no 2. 2020  Beyerskloof Pinotage, Western Cape, South Africa. 13.5%vol.  purchased from Sainsbury’s at £6.  This wine from the Beyers Truter vineyards of the Western Cape has a bright deep intensity with ruby and purple hues. The bouquet was a pleasant medium offering with a very mixed character. Good sweetness on the tongue with a medium acidity and some tannins, gave this offering a good fruit taste, and a lasting flavour. It attracted an average score of 8/10 and was enjoyed by us all.  Recommended.

 

                                          JOHN BENFIELD.