Dare to Differ: Two Distinctive Wines Beyond the Obvious

Use current promotions today to explore the less familiar. For example, New Zealand beyond sauvignon and the unique flavours that Bordeaux can offer.
How to Drink Less but Better in 6 Tasty Lessons

Of course, excessive alcohol is harmful but today’s recommended wines could help folk drink “less but better” in a cost neutral, quality upgrade.
Course we know where to go for pinot grigio and malbec … or do we?

Pinot Grigio and Malbec from unexpected places head the TopTips feature today with a bonus item about offers at Aldi.
Lidl’s Wine Tour Travels South

The latest Lidl Wine Tour cleverly combines the predictable (good sauvignon blanc and reliable malbec) with the unexpected (Chilean roussanne and an Aussie adapted Bordeaux blend).
Wary of Wasting Money on Unfamiliar Names? – Here’s 2 You Can Buy with Confidence.

Today, Italy and Romania provide wines with less than familiar names that, nevertheless, are great offerings and terrific value.
A Comeback Story: How Beaujolais is Reclaiming its Glory

Today, a guest writer provides insights into an underestimated French wine region and even considers that rarely seen example – white Beaujolais.
Top Tips to See Off Dry January

Today’s Top Tips involve an impressive Portuguese red, one of those re-discovered Italian whites and, in case you forgot, Burns Night whisky.
Starting 2024 With Recommended Malbec and Pinot Grigio

The first post of 2024 checks out malbec and pinot grigio available on the High Street to find my ideal Top Tips.
Pop, Pour and Party: Unwrapping the Best Seasonal Sparkling Wines!

My review of “Festive Bubbles” ranges from reliable bargain level choices to a Rolls Royce English Sparkling Wine with a number of tempting stops in between.
My Top Choices for Christmas Whites

White wine can come in various forms but here is a selection that should work well for Christmas – and even includes one rosé.