One Month Change of Style
For the month of March, the regular MidWeek Wines Thursday post is replaced by a briefer, single themed, newsletter direct to subscribers’ Inboxes. To access the next one (about the use of oak), just sign up in the side panel – it could not be easier. Top Tip posts (each Monday) will, however, continue as […]
Journeying into Value: Today, the Familiar Meets the Uncharted

Today’s selections blend a well-made example of a comfortingly familiar wine with something from a much less well-known country – North Macedonia.
Lidl Goes Italian with this Wine Tour

Never heard of grapes called zibibbo or treixadura? Here’s an honest appraisal of them in my review of Lidl’s latest Wine Tour (Spoiler alert; all wines featured are excellent).
Reliable, Budget-friendly Choices that Avoid Wine Aisle Dilemmas

Use this fast lane through wine aisle chaos and dilemmas for a smooth journey to reliable yet budget-friendly wine gems.
What on Earth is Operation Trawlerman About?

Bottom shelves in supermarkets are usually reserved for less popular, modest quality items but here are three unfairly anchored there.
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.