Sunday, June 26, 2016

June 2016 - Wines from Aldi and Lidl

This month was wines from Aldi and Lidl, presented by Jean and Freda. Jean knows a huge amount about wine and is endlessly informative, while Freda knows little but is endlessly entertaining, as befits a retired schoolteacher.

So, are the wines any good?

Broadwood Folly Sparkling – Denbies, England. Lidl £14.99
  • Pretty decent fizz, a champagne subsitute, but not the cheapest.
Gewurtraminer 2014. JP Muller. Lidl £7.99
  • A steal – Very good for a very good price
Chenin Blanc. Chateau de Fesler, Loire. Aldi £9.99
  • Not sure – not really a bargain
Marsanne. Jean Claude Mas, Sud De France Aldi Exquisite collection. £5.99
  • Definitely worth the money.
Pinot Noir 2015 Wairarapa, New Zealand. Ali £6.99
  • A very good pinot noir for just 7 quid – a bargain
The Cape Red Stellenbosche 2015. Shiraz/Grenache/Cab Sauv/Mourvedre Aldi £5.99
  • OK, bit run of the mill perhaps
Minervois La Laviniere. Shiraz/Grenache/Carignan Aldi £9.88
  • Not really a bargain.
Montbazillac. Domaine de la Maletie 2013. Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc/Muscadelle. Lidl £7.99
  • Another bargain. My daughter even went out at the weekend and bought some.
We had an excellent turnout of about 38, and a really fun evening.