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I guess it depends if you like them correct and a little austere or more 'tarty" and hedonistic!
And here’s something that has been punching well above its weight, due in no small part to having been cellared for a couple of years:
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Just a bunch of everyday drinking wines … that I probably don’t need as I don’t drink everyday 
…! I clearly have a fear of running out and believe me that’s not going to happen anytime soon .
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I empathise!
There must be a name for our affliction! 
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Novinophobia means a fear of running out of wine or having no wine ’
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I wouldn’t mix that bottle of Delerium Tremens with wine, unless you have very high tolerance!
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Tonight, yet another delicious offering from South African Adi Badenhorst. The man can make wine! 
This is a 2015 white blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier, and each brings something nice to the table. The nose is floral (orange blossom, perhaps) the palate starts with ripe fruit (pineapple, peach, citrus) followed by a bit of crème fraiche mixed with mild honey, and finishes with the zestiest freshest orange. Good structure, and medium length on the finish making this absolutely quaffable. And at £9.75 – very good value for money.
On the back label this is Adi’s recommendation: “Drink with attractive friends, or cellar, until you have attractive or interesting friends” …
The husband reckons we’re safe to drink it now, then. The friends are attractive, even if we’re not.
Hoping the fish pie is as good as the wine! The photo, however, is dismal.
Happy Tuesday, all! 
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https://www.thewinesociety.com/shop/HistoricProductDetail.aspx?pd=FC29161
Drinking my last bottle of this and just re-read the reviews. I agree with the earlier almost too dry comments, that’s what I previously thought, but now find it seems to have softened a bit. Floral and herbal aroma, and a lot of green apple on the palate. Going well with pan-fried mackerel and salad. Seems a lot easier to drink than it did a year or two ago.
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Is this a case of ipso facto?
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Sometimes a Big Wine is called for. This is absolutely archetypal mature McLaren Vale Shiraz - Kay Brothers Amery Hillside Shiraz 2005. All leather, ripe fruit and softened tannins. My only concern is the stated 15.5% alcohol (so likely 16%), water chaser required here I think! Cracking label too
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I was told by a McClaren Vale grower(forgot who exactly) about 10 years ago that it’s hard to keep the alcohol levels down these days, without having unripe grapes so 15% is quite normal, he said that back in the 1970’s wines that were 13% are now at least 15% due to climate change. Hope that the fruit is balanced with the alcohol.
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Rather enjoying this:
Very light, crisp and dry. Lemon zest and honeysuckle. Not bad at all!
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Yet another Savoie wine. This time another mondeuse; Ch St Philippe, the middle one:
I have to say I am very taken with the mondeuse grape. This one is definitely best young; very fruit forward with soft tannins and that lovely syrah pepper, only more so. There’s also a touch of something savoury but not quite sure what. Probably not enough structure to age but just lovely right now. Another one I might need to bring a couple of home with me.
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So… Have had these two wines delivered today after falling for them at the recent Rhone tasting in Leeds.
This Viognier is delicious - typical, but fresh tasting and surprisingly long for the price point.
https://www.thewinesociety.com/shop/HistoricProductDetail.aspx?section=pd&pd=RH50711
I also think this Syrah is lovely. It has been referred to as having a ‘feral’ nose - well if that’s feral, I LOVE it! Like a cross between a Rhone wine and a Beaujolais - very gluggable!
https://www.thewinesociety.com/shop/HistoricProductDetail.aspx?section=pd&pd=RH51011
Both wines are excellent examples of great, tasty TWS wines, ready for immediate drinking.
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Ignore what it says on my post above re: availability - Both wines are still In Stock. Enjoy!
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Like you, we loved the Viognier! It went own far too easily, and had such a wonderful nose and creamy, peachy palate… Must get a couple more in.
Great tip regarding the Syrah! 
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Just some spicy lentil soup and a glass each of this favourite of ours. So glad the W/S stocks Cauhape wines!
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This is a delicious wine and EVERYONE should be made to drink it! It really is lovely.
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