Stocking up the wine rack with Aldi
This year (2014) I want to add to my wine rack at a regular basis and hopefully faster than I drink them! I love walking into the living room and glancing at a full wine rack – a satisfying sort of warm feeling even before drinking any.
I was asked by Aldi to review a selection of their wines which I was of course happy to receive.
I don’t often think of popping into my local Aldi when I want to buy some wine but really must start thinking of them in terms of serious wine merchants.
The first two are white:-
Freeman’s Bay (Marlborough) Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (New Zealand)
A very easy to drink white wine which makes a superb aperitif but goes incredibly well with cheese and creamy dishes. I will be drinking this with the scalloped potato dish I make with a layer of French cheese in between the potato and onion.
Australian Limestone Coast Chardonnay from The Exquisite Collection. I have stayed away from Australian white, often too oaky for me but this one is unoaked, dry, 2013 Vintage and has mentions of honeysuckle, white peach and fresh pineapple. A fresh and balanced white wine which will go so well with shellfish or party nibbles.
We now come to the reds, and one of my favourite wine regions is Bordeaux and I am particularly fond of Claret, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a full bodied wine which hits the senses with notes of blackcurrant, rich velvet plums and tangy cedar so characteristic of wine from this region.
The final of the selection I received is another offering from the Bordeaux region. This is a Bordeaux Superieur 2011, the classic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon – it’s fruity aromas of raspberry and blackberry, spice and full tannin make it a sure hit as a partner to your Sunday roast beef!
You can find out more about these wines and the rest of the extensive range Aldi have in-store by clicking here.
I received the above mentioned wines to taste and enjoy and to review. I did not receive any payment to write this post and all opinions are my own. Thanks Aldi.
I think Aldi and Lidl both do an excellent line in good wine at sensible prices. Lucky you
Yes, Fiona they both have good lists and I think people tend to pass them by without a second glance. Must say I will now look closer.
I don't drink alcohol but when it comes to wine I found one without alcohol in it and it tastes just like normal wine without hangover 😉
I get more hangover from the sulfites they clear the wine with than the alcohol!
We drink a fair bit of wine, so I might investigate this a bit further! I wonder what wine at £1.39 a bottle is like???
I will certainly start checking out their lists when I am passing. The wines I was sent were all around£4.99-£5.99 a bottle.
I'm one of those strange people that doesn't really drink wine, not unless out to dinner with friends, so our wine rack stays reassuringly full 😉
I love looking at a full wine rack! Though I also love drinking it and re-filling it!!
Oh lovely! A nice start to the year. I'll look more carefully next time I visit Aldi!
I am always on the look out for a bargain and 2014 plan to keep the rack full!!
I think I might just have to invite myself round to yours Choclette! I dream of a full wine rack. Great recommendations, I'll be looking out for them next time I'm in Aldi.
Great time of the year to try new wines as well as there are bargains out there. It's nice to know what you like but also nice to step out of your wine comfort zone from time to time!!
We don't have an Aldi very near by but your selection of wines at great prices would make a special trip worthwhile. GG
The Claret was really smooth – we will be stocking up on that one next payday!
I like the wine selection at LIDL , they have a good panel and an easy to follow star rating system, good on the pocket too,Though don't have an ALDI close by would love to buy some from them too. Lucky you! Manjiri – sliceoffme
We are really into wine lately and these were really good value!
I often buy a rose from Lidl which is fantastic, and really good value too.
Janie x
I need to check out Lidl next!!
Are you paying more than $5 / pack of cigs? I buy all my cigs over at Duty Free Depot and I save over 50% from cigarettes.