A few posts ago you were introduced to Geoff and Anne and at the time I related the story about our joint fascination with Wither Hills wine. Geoff promised to let me know about deals to be had and also other suggestions. True to his word he mailed to tell us that Wither Hills was on special at one of the supermarkets, he had even located the nearest branch to where we were staying. So off we scuttled and discovered not only the mighty Wither but another of his recommendations, also on special. Our purchases allowed us to mount a comparative tasting session after the rigours of our day out. For anyone who is interested the second wine stood up well in the test, which is more than can be said for us. It also was a Sauvignon Blanc and if I were to advise on a wine that's a bit better than ordinary for a house wine, this would be it. It's called Stoneleigh. This leaves Wither Hills as the wine for a more special occasion, it has a greater complexity and slightly more refined taste, although the difference isn't massive.
All I can say is that I await Geoff's next advice message with great anticipation. He gets it right every time. Thanks Geoff.
The Master of Sauvignon Blanc
...and remember, the more you drink, the more you save...
ReplyDeleteChristine - Just back from another raid on local supermarket. It's not all cheaper than home but a much better bottle for your buck is the name of the game. Publishing my first pretentious wine volume on return.
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