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Lidl’s New Promotion goes Mediterranean

Many wine lovers look forward to Lidl’s Wine Cellar promotions every couple of months – and a new one starts today. It has some great value wines (from £4.99) especially – but not exclusively – from Spain.

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Canny Drinkers Barolo Alert

Everyday Barolo are not words that appear together often but, for two days only, Lidl are offering a presentable version for £4.99; hurry, though, the offer ends on Sunday night.

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Another 25% off deal – this time at Tesco

Do not miss out on the Tesco “25% off when you buy six or more bottles” deal that runs through until Monday. I have picked out ten options here that will not disappoint – starting from around £4, plus a great value deal on a whisky.

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Lidl has Egg-citing Treats for Easter

Sift your way through these high spots from Lidl’s Easter promotions; they start today and include oaked albarino and a classic Italian masterpiece – but this post also highlights two great buys from other retailers (one under a fiver).

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New Trends but at Keen Prices

Get yourself ahead of the curve with this review of inexpensive newcomers just arriving in Co-op stores; company insiders are convinced that they reflect some of the next consumer wine trends.

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My Pick of the Brands

Use these clear cut recommendations to navigate your way through a list in which brands rule the roost – and to unearth a couple of other choice selections from elsewhere on the High Street.

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Lovely wines from Aldi’s Spring Festival

Aldi’s Wine Festivals are less frequent – and slightly smaller in scale – than Lidl’s equivalents but they still offer cracking wines at really impressive prices. Here are three good examples from the promotion that started this week – along with suggestions for drinking at delayed Valentine’s Day celebrations.

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