I was lucky enough to be invited to Naked Wines’ latest tasting for customers at One, Alfred Place (a lovely venue) last night.
I had the chance to taste some of the existing South African range (Arabella, Bruwer Raats) but there were also many new producers showing off their ranges.
Photos to follow, and my simple scores below the jump.
Manley Vineyards
Manley Thatch House White 2008 (£9.49)
60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Sauvignon Blanc
4/5
Manley Shiraz 2005 (£11.99)
3.5/5
Arabella Vineyards
Arabella Chenin Blanc 2009 (£6.99)
3/5
Arabella Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (£6.99)
3.5/5
Arabella Viognier 2008 (£6.99)
4/5
Arabella Merlot 2008 (£6.99)
3.5/5
Arabella Shiraz 2008 (£6.99)
4.5/5 (Bordering on a 5, wonderful, great QPR)
Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (£6.99)
4/5
Avondale Vineyards
Avondale MCC Brut NV (£12.99)
3.5/5
Avondale Chenin Blanc 2008 (£9.99)
4/5
Avondale Sauvignon Blanc (£10.99)
3.5/5
Avondale Rose 2008 (£9.99)
4.5/5
Avondale Julia 2005 (£9.99)
3.5/5
First Sighting & Strandveld
First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (£8.99)
4/5
First Sighting Pinot Noir 2007 (£9.99)
4.5/5
First Sighting Shiraz 2007 (£11.99)
3.5/5
Strandveld Adamanstor 2008 (£13.49)
4.5/5
Bruwer Raats
Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2008 (£8.99)
5/5