When Big can be Good (and Inexpensive).
Top Tip’s spotlight goes on two wines from major producers illustrating how well they sometimes pinpoint the characteristics and price points that customers prioritise.
Canny Uses for the Lidl Wine Tour
Today sees a detailed look at the Lidl Wine Tour that starts this morning and a MidWeeker’s ideas on building a budget cellar from it.
The Pink Side of Pinot and the Richer Side of Reds.
A delightfully unusual rosé for you to relish today along with a red with an edge of sweetness.
Red Only Drinkers are Seriously Missing Out
Six contrasting (but superb) illustrations showing how white wines can enhance your drinking this summer.
Familiar Names Still Riding High
A lovely Spanish red (with a well-known default option for the fleet of foot, if needed) and another familiar name appears among the whites.
5 Stellar Options from Majestic’s “Chosen Ones”.
Running the rule over the new “Chosen by Majestic ..” range, I find some excellent options for you to enjoy.
Discounter Options for Your Very Own “House Wine”
Attractive “go to” options from both premium discounters for uncomplicated drinking at home.
Top Choice BBQ Reds and Why to Defy Convention.
The weather cooling sightly (yet not ruling out barbecues entirely) allows us to look at red wines for beef and spicy sauces.
Wrong Place; Wrong Name. But Dead Right on the Palate.
White wine from an unexpected region and a red grape once thought to be something else come together in today’s Top Tips.
Two Great Value Wines Meet Heavenly Champagne
Two classy Friday Night treats are joined today by a beautiful rosé champagne for times that are more than a little bit special.