Majestically striding into Spring
Anyone not currently a Majestic customer will surely put that right with these impressive wines that form part of its latest promotions – but then this post also points you towards a tasty duo from Morrisons
Something for Most Tastes Here
A new Sainsbury’s promotion starts this morning, so catch up on its highlights here – along with a top viognier and well made Bergerac from other retailers
Another New Promotion from Lidl
The new two month cycle for Lidl promotions is upon us already and offers almost 40 wines from £4.50 upwards. Here are my top six in terms of balancing quality and price along with top buys from Waitrose and Aldi.
Great value £6 (or so) reds
Reverting to our ever popular single retailer opening focus, here are skilfully crafted reds at discounted prices around £6 each, from one of the UK’s most underestimated large wine multiples – plus top tips on promotions at Tesco and Waitrose.
A Survival Guide for Budget Drinking
Frugality is often the watch word during the dark and often gloomy days of early January but, relax guys, no need to cut out wine altogether with these great value options from six different retailers.
Add Sparkle to Your Celebrations
With so many people breaking out the bubbles over the next two weeks, it is hard to know exactly what to buy. Here, then, is my guide to what will give you a great value sparkle this year – and they start at a mere £10.
Wines to Grace Any Feast
Christmas is our last feast day so lunchtime wine needs careful thought but here are nine great candidates – from £10 to £20.
9 Great Wines from a Neglected Style
Fortified wine need not just belong to generations past. Many such current offerings provide fantastic quality – often at great value prices – and here are some you can buy with confidence.
A Book for Bevy-time?
Winter nights do not just mean drinking wine in comfortable surroundings but learning more about them too. Here are five books that not only help you do so but often offer “rattling good yarns” as well.
Great Reasons for Thanksgiving to Lidl
A treasure chest of wines have been assembled in the Lidl Christmas promotion and here are several that impressed me; they include unusual examples of port and fizz with more familiar classy reds and, of course, well priced sauvignon.