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Chris Milne's Incredible Value Reds - 30th July '24

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On the 30th of July Chris Milne, presented a tasting entitled, “Chris’s Incredible Value Reds”. In this tasting he brought a couple of Gems that he has found over the last few months for us to taste and be able to buy too! The tasting was dotted with the odd white gem too. We love having Chris at Vats, his tastings are informative and very interesting. This tasting was filled with wines that we would usually not come into contact with. The following is the order of the wines tasted, the comments of the tasters and the average scores of the wines.


1. Springfield Garuzis Brut NV (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay)


Colour- light gold, fine mousse. Nose- lemon, citrus, honey. Palate- crisp acidity, citrus, honey, cheese cake, with citrus finish, soft on palate.

Score- 16.81.


2. Nederburg Shiraz 2022


Colour- inky black red, with no gradation to the rim. Nose- nutmeg, white pepper, menthol, leather, citrus, plum, black currant. Palate- crisp acidity, soft tannins, meaty, toffee, coffee, spice, cinnamon, coconut, black currant.

Score- 16.26.


3. Arendsig Shiraz 2017


Colour- inky black red, with no gradation to a garnet rim. Nose- farmyard, cedar, black cherry and currants, mulberry, stewed fruits, chocolate, coffee, plum. Palate- crisp acidity, soft tannins, plum, prune, cedar, caramel, chocolate, black cherry.

Score- 16.37.


4. AA Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend 2023 (Shiraz, Grenache and Cinsault)


Colour- light red, with no gradation to the rim. Nose- pencil shavings, barnyard, meaty, citrus, strawberry, red berry. Palate- crisp acidity, soft tannins, red and black cherry, honey, almonds, black and red berries, a fruit bomb explosion on the palate.

Score- 15.79.


5. Bouchard Finlayson Blanc de Mer 2024 (67% Riesling, 19% Viognier, 14% Chardonnay)


Colour- light green. Nose- spice, perfumed, flora with lilac, apple, lemon. Palate- crisp acidity, soft mouth feel, spice, apple, apricot, honey.

Score- 16.53.


6. Serwer Wines Ants and Baboons 2023 (Touriga Nacional, Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Tinta Barocca)


Colour- dark red, no gradation to the rim. Nose- marzipan, pepper, coffee, toffee, caramel, leather, prune, liquorice, cherry(?). Palate- crisp acidity, soft tannins, lacking fruit, leathery, hazelnuts, cherry?

Score- 15.94.


7. Doolhof Malbec – Merlot 2021 (53% Malbec, 47% Merlot)


Colour- dark red with no gradation to the rim. Nose- All Spice, pepper, mint, hazelnut, Maraschino cherry, strawberry, cherry jam, bubble gum. Palate- crisp acidity, firm but soft tannins, cedar, minty, Eucalyptus(?), coffee, green peppers, chalky, black cherry and black fruit.

Score- 16.26.


8. Vriesenhof Cabernet Sauvignon 2021


Colour- inky dark red, with no gradation to the rim. Nose- plum, cherry bomb with black and red cherry, meaty, nut, spice, cedar, caramel. Palate- crisp acidity, firm tannins, caramel, toffee, cedar, plum, red and black cherry that linger to the finish.

Score – 17.00.


9. Kaapzicht Danie Jnr. 2021 (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon)


Colour- dark red with no gradation to the rim. Nose- earthy, leather, tobacco, smoke, cedar, spice, caramel, black cherry. Palate- crisp acidity, soft tannins, tobacco, cedar, spice, apple, dark cherry, black cherry on the finish, young needs time.

Score- 16.67.


Interesting wines, varied selection. It is quite allot of fun doing whites among the reds, keeps your palate active. Thanks to Chris who really went out there and found some real interesting gems! Some wonderful prices too! Top wine was the impressive Vriesenhof Cabernet, followed by the Springfield Garuzis Brut and the Kaapzicht Danie Jnr. in third. Brilliant tasting thanks Chris! We haven’t tasted Nederburg in a while, with lots of interesting wines. I have never tasted the Ants and Baboons before or the Springfield!

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