Great Reasons for Thanksgiving to Lidl

A treasure chest of wines have been assembled in the Lidl Christmas promotion and here are several that impressed me; they include unusual examples of port and fizz with more familiar classy reds and, of course, well priced sauvignon.

Canny Drinkers Alert: 25% off again

Another “25% off when you buy six” promotion starts in Sainsbury’s today, so here are five reliable (and already discounted) premium or award winning wines that these extra reductions turn into even brighter bargains – three of them drop below a fiver.

Christmas Wine Buying Starts Here

Tune in today for six excellent wines – from right across the price points – in probably the most plentiful of the High Street wine specialists – together with a little bonus of two “under £5” delights from Asda and Morrisons.

Going Behind the Promotions List

Not just a look at Tesco’s brand new promotions but a peep, perhaps, at the plan behind the main ranges – plus the final instalment of Everyday Bordeaux with wine from Sainsbury’s and the Co-op.

Fizz Festival Update

Climate change, current exchange rates and the potential effect of Brexit all suggest a rosy (and rosé) future for English wine so do take a closer look at these award winners.

Cheers: Another 25% off deal at Sainsbury’s

What a line up today! Sainsbury’s latest “25% off when you buy six” deal, plus my top picks from their “conventional” promotion (including an unmissable Loire white) plus a lovely pinot gris from Aldi and Part 2 of my Everyday Bordeaux trilogy.

Steadily Rising in Recognition

Here is a range of mid priced wine from an often under estimated High Street retailer – coupled with hot tips from Asda and Tesco that include an “Everyday Bordeaux”.

Convenient, Competent and Consistent

Here are the highlights from the latest round of offers from a retailer that (as the title suggests) has quietly but skilfully assembled a range that is reliable and very accessible