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Brian Elliott

Brian Elliott
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Brian Elliott is an established wine journalist, taster, judge and writer with a weekly column in Scottish newspapers.

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Wine Books for Christmas

A neat range of drink related books here (ranging from the authoritative to the mildly irreverent) for wine enthusiasts to enjoy and for those who buy presents for them to note!

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Now its Christmastime at Lidl

It’s another promotion day at Lidl – this time with their Christmas specials – so see what’s hot on the list – along with suggestions about the stars from their core range and tidings of great joy (about Champagne).

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Shop Early for Christmas

Aldi’s Christmas wine selections went in store yesterday and here are my thoughts on the high spots it contains – which include well priced red and white Burgundy and classy fizz – one in an “on trend” magnum.

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Spar goes dazzingly modern

SPAR has crafted two new simple, modern wine ranges that really allow convenience stores to rival supermarket offerings in price (£5-6) and quality. See the highlights here – plus Best of the Rest and another Top Tip.

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Now for Aldi’s Seasonal Specials

Another look today at wine from premium discounters with the focus on the Aldi seasonal specials that went in store this week – offering some real superstars – along with more Top Tips and the usual Best of the Rest.

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Lidl’s Promotion – Back to France

A new (largely French) Lidl promotion starts today which, once again, includes well made options from great value areas – starting at £4.99. Catch up too with my top tips for drinking enjoyment and the regular Best of the Rest feature.

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Highlights from another Tesco promotion

Today’s review pinpoints three slightly unusual components that sit in the latest Tesco promotion, along with a pair of great Best of the Rest options plus my tip for finding which top selling fizz might suit you best.

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