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Yet more great value wine at Lidl

Lidl promotions usually mean a wide ranging selection of good (and, sometimes, eye popping) value. It is hard to keep repeating that trick but this collection includes unusual fizz, a well priced sweetie and great prices on Chianti, Barbera and Navarra.

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25% off at Sainsbury’s again!

With aggregated discounts that offer floral rose and Italian graciano at £4.50 and award winning prosecco at £5.63, there is much to love about the time limited 25% off deals that start today at Sainsbury’s.

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A European wine tour of new arrivals

With traditional Chianti, rose influence Pinot noir and Portugal’s take on Albariño, there is something for most tastes in these new arrivals at a wine retailer with 200+ UK stores and a free delivery service for six or more bottles.

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Getting to the heart of a brand

Meet a brand that sells 8 million bottles a year (from a standing start five years ago) and cuts through the worst of the snobbish pomposity that sometimes afflicts the world of wine.

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Top lip stinger on the High Street

Almost overnight it seemed, picpoul de pinet was catapulted from semi-obscure regional speciality to what many considered “the next big thing”. Here are suggestions about why – and about who sells the good versions.

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£6 Tempranillos – with interesting twists

While Rioja has multitudes of admirers, other parts of Spain also do great things with tempranillo, as an organic version and an unusual blend testify here – AND at a reduced price (for the next couple of weeks anyway).

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25% off Tesco wines but only until 3 April

An Easter wine bonanza starts in Tesco this morning. To find out whether – and how – you qualify for Rioja Reserva at £4.13 and New Zealand pinot at £5.25, click on the “Read More” or “Continue Reading” buttons.

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