A New 25% off Promotion Starts Today
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All the usual gems today plus news of a new “25% off” promotion at Asda and a couple of Sunday Best selections to pick up when visiting their stores.
Time for a re-think about Blush
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Today’s post provides a heads up about an inexpensive Aussie red as well as precipitating a possible re-think about the term “blush wines”.
What’s next for Albariño and who’s catching Provençe?
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A premium albariño leads the way in today’s post which also includes an intense Languedoc red and gentle rosé from the same region.
When simplicity and value is all you need
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What to buy instead of (or as well as) Marlborough sauvignon plus wine to enhance a simple midweek meal.
Discounter Discoveries – Lidl’s Latest Wine Tour
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Eight years on from its legendary “Claret Offensive”, I consider a selection of wine from Lidl’s latest Wine Tour – along with news of other promotions.
Slightly off-beat Top Tips for you Today
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A red among few people’s top grape variety choices and a chardonnay from a less than obvious location, nevertheless, receive the Top Tip treatment in today’s post.
Chardonnay – but surely not from there!
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Just ahead of our look at High Street promotions, I consider a lovely Romanian red and a star chardonnay from Rioja – yes Rioja.
Wines to Satisfy Taste Buds and Wallets
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A surprising take on gewurztraminer, alongside a great value Aussie shiraz lead the way in Today’s Tips.
Top Tips when Things Drive you to Drink
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Top Tips heads for Italy again with great value wines from the centre of the country.
Wine Value – defined and illustrated
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Sparkling wine to rival much more expensive champagne is just one of the stars on display today.