Discounter Discoveries – Lidl’s new Wine Tour

The latest Lidl “Wine Tour” promotion has just gone live and here (to me) are its highlights … two lovely Italian whites, three cracking compatriot reds plus contributions from Hungary and France.

The Five Star Heroes

No need to agonise over whether peer or commentators’ verdicts on wines are better. Today’s post highlights 6 wines with 4+ stars on the web that also meet the criteria I use when recommending wine

Go East Young Man!

Reversing newsman Horace Greeley’s (alleged) advice, today’s post goes east to hunt down inexpensive but reliable wines from Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania

March’s Sunday Best Selections

Trading up to more expensive options for an occasional treat reminds us what luxuries those wines can offer. No need to agonise over which ones to buy though with these eclectic recommendations

Discounter Discoveries – what’s new in Aldi

Like Britain’s premium discounters, MidWeek Wines doggedly pursues “wallet-friendly but trusty” wines and here are some recent additions, new vintages or just re-packaged old favourites from Aldi.