Presenter:	David Whitaker
Wines	Region / Country	Source	Cost	Comments
1. The Ned 2011 Pinot Grigio	Marlborough, New Zealand	Majestic	£8.99	13.5%. “well liked good texture fruit and sweetness on the end, different from Alsace and Germany, very easy drinking”
2. Pauillac de Pauillac 2005	Bordeaux, France	Majestic	£19.99	13%. Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (1%). “harshness to nose ” “green flavour ” “ right bank subtlety ” ” lean , unpleasant”
3. Château Batailley Grand Cru 2004	Bordeaux, France	Majestic	£30.00	13%. Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%). “better balance ” , “ tannin covered by fruit ” , “ greater length and subtlety ” . Preferred to the first wine
4. Clos d’Yvigne 2007 Le Rouge et le Noir	Bergerac, France	Majestic	£9.99	13.5%. Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (25%) “burnt nose ” “ young fruit ” “ good length ” “ pepper ” 2 dry and lean taste ” . Well liked
5. Bodegas Príncipe de Viana Agramont 2007 Crianza	Navarra, Spain	Majestic	£7.99	13.5%. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Tempranillo. “lively fresh taste but lacking length fruit driven and taste persists well liked”
6. Kanonkop 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon	Stellenbosch, South Africa	Majestic	£24.00	14%. Believed to have up to 15% Merlot. “smooth fruit and mouthfeel" "balancef, good citrus taste but might lack tannin" "sweet finish”
7. Rustenberg 2006 Peter Barlow	Stellenbosch, South Africa	Majestic	£35.00	14%. 100% new French oak. Savoury, meaty nose heading towards burnt rubber. Blackcurrant fruit (Ribena), needs more edges.
8. McGuigan 2009 The Shortlist	Coonawarra, South Australia	Majestic	£14.99	13%. A menthol freshness to the nose. Some rhubarb on the palate with a tangy, artificial citric acidity. Smooth tannins and a slightly cooked aspect.
9. Petaluma 2007 Coonawarra Red	Coonawarra, South Australia	Majestic	£22.00	14.5%. Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Merlot (37%), Petit Verdot (5%) and Shiraz (10%). “complex, sweet approach but lacks some austerity" "sweet fruit, creamy taste, good length" "a good wine”