Last of the Summer Wine
Brian Elliott
August 26, 2021
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A quick review of (largely Aldi) wines that either glance back at high summer or look forward to all that autumn can offer.
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A quick review of (largely Aldi) wines that either glance back at high summer or look forward to all that autumn can offer.
A tasty South African red and an Extra Special Spanish white.
With unmistakable red and white caps, the wines of Austria range from bargain prices to £30 – all with delights to offer.
A Cabernet blend punching above its price point and a lively white Rioja.
A quirky Australian blend and a classic South African Chenin Blanc.
More on-line shopping seems a permanent (not just pandemic) development so, if that’s what suits you (or you are thinking about it) here are options from established online operations that I can recommend
An extra special Pinotage and a lovely, light £5 Soave.
A source of great value entry point reds or – equally – top special occasion wines, read on and stop mourvedre dropping below many wine drinkers radar.
A smooth Rioja Crianza and a textured Languedoc Blanc.
With 25 well chosen wines between £5 and £8, the Lidl Wine Tour that starts today is, again, a welcome event. Here are 6 or 7 if its highlights that impress me.