Category Archive For "Reviews"
Dreaming of a Red Christmas
Time to step things up and unearth quality red wines that amply justify digging that little bit deeper for the Christmas lunch table.
Top Tips for “Casual, Laid-Back, Get-Together” Christmas Wines
Over 20 wines under £10 to give parties and informal get-togethers turbo-charged Christmas cheer.
See My Personal Stars from the Lidl Wine Tour that Starts Today
Enjoy my highlights from the latest Lid Wine Tour which include lovely German pinot noir, classy white wines (sweet and dry) plus Premier Cru Champagne.
My Indispensable Guide to Wine for Christmas (First Episode)
Start you Christmas wine shopping list here – with recommendations for sweet and fortified wines.
Where Big (Justified) Reputations Meet Modest Prices
Neither Stellenbosch nor Errazuriz need much introduction but here are sound examples of their wines currently under £8.
Amaze Your Friends this Festive Season with Something Traditional but Underestimated.
See this feast of sweeter sherries that will work well for Christmas, starting with some gently priced High Street examples.
Wasted Time, Wine-based Confusion and What to Do About Them Both.
Recommendations to avoid “wine aisle dither” and unnecessary conservatism.
My Top 5 Under £10 White Wines from Aldi’s Refreshed Range
So what “new season” temptations from Aldi’s white wine shelves grab our attention today?
Bordeaux Shows its Brilliance with Sauvignon Blanc and Italy Does So with Sparkling Wine
Value sauvignon blanc with a Bordeaux twist and a versatile prosecco alternative.
Lidl’s Wine Tour Hits the Road Again
Catch up with the high spots in the latest Lidl Wine Tour.
Brian Elliott
Brian Elliott is an established wine journalist, taster, judge and writer with a weekly column in Scottish newspapers.