“Do you have any wine recommendations from Aldi or Lidl?” Yep, prepare for a George Best of a hangover after two glasses of that wine. I have tried every red wine Aldi has to offer and have yet to find one that doesn’t have me calling for a priest the next day.
I don’t think I’ve had any Aldi wines as yet, though I’ll happily try this one. I can also heartily recommend their Specially Selected red ale (brewed by the Carlow Brewing Company)…
I haven’t tried Aldi wine but bought some Lidl wine last year – a SA Chenin Blanc that was surprisingly drinkable for the price. However, having shared a bottle with a friend I woke the next morning with a dodgy head. So I get Claire’s comment and am wary of anything around 5euro a bottle!
Our budget for a bottle of wine to drink at home was a tenner until Lidl started to sell main stream brands like Rosemount. Now we only spend around €6.50 on a bottle. Even Spar have some great reasonably priced wines without having to go down the JP Chenet route. Super Valu is particularly good value.
I always buy the wine from Aldi and Lidl and so far so good.I had this bushland Shiraz and thought it was fine. I stick to the new world wines though as I find their french and spanish ones a bit oakey and I don’t like that. Wine is so subjective though!
Had some good quality champagne for a friend’s birthday last night. I generally find that cheap booze leads to hangovers, but have had some good cheap wines from Lidl: The Montecielo Rioja Crianza at €5.49 is one of the best value wines around.
I hear you Claire! I couldn’t figure out why I always felt like I was going to die after a meal in my sister-in-law’s house, until I realized that they only drink boxes of wine from Aldi/Lidl. At least it is not her cooking…
I always suffer badly from Aldi/Lidl wines the following day after only 1 or 2 glasses – yet I can drink bottles of 1 or 2 euro wine in Spain without a problem! Can a wine expert explain why this is happening? What a shame as some of the Aldi/Lidl wines taste great.
I don’t really understand how people can be suffering from Lidl and Aldi wines, when they stock a wide range of varieties from different countries – it’s not like all their wines are made by the same vineyards.
Anne, Im exactly the same. I can drink wine all night long, but I never get past one or two glasses of Aldi wine regardless of the region. I have never tried any Lidl own brand stuff but Id be slow to do so.
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 12:46 pm
“Do you have any wine recommendations from Aldi or Lidl?” Yep, prepare for a George Best of a hangover after two glasses of that wine. I have tried every red wine Aldi has to offer and have yet to find one that doesn’t have me calling for a priest the next day.
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I regularly drink wine from Aldi and Lidl and am usually fine the next day!
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I don’t think I’ve had any Aldi wines as yet, though I’ll happily try this one. I can also heartily recommend their Specially Selected red ale (brewed by the Carlow Brewing Company)…
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 2:50 pm
You’ve a stronger stomach than I do Michelle!
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I haven’t tried Aldi wine but bought some Lidl wine last year – a SA Chenin Blanc that was surprisingly drinkable for the price. However, having shared a bottle with a friend I woke the next morning with a dodgy head. So I get Claire’s comment and am wary of anything around 5euro a bottle!
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Tried this one before. its a bit nothing, but didn’t kill me i suppose. Prob worth paying a few quid extra
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Our budget for a bottle of wine to drink at home was a tenner until Lidl started to sell main stream brands like Rosemount. Now we only spend around €6.50 on a bottle. Even Spar have some great reasonably priced wines without having to go down the JP Chenet route. Super Valu is particularly good value.
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I always buy the wine from Aldi and Lidl and so far so good.I had this bushland Shiraz and thought it was fine. I stick to the new world wines though as I find their french and spanish ones a bit oakey and I don’t like that. Wine is so subjective though!
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Had some good quality champagne for a friend’s birthday last night. I generally find that cheap booze leads to hangovers, but have had some good cheap wines from Lidl: The Montecielo Rioja Crianza at €5.49 is one of the best value wines around.
Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Must do Claire! Sorry for your inability to enjoy these wines 🙂
Wednesday 24 March, 2010 at 10:55 am
I hear you Claire! I couldn’t figure out why I always felt like I was going to die after a meal in my sister-in-law’s house, until I realized that they only drink boxes of wine from Aldi/Lidl. At least it is not her cooking…
Thursday 25 March, 2010 at 8:56 am
I always suffer badly from Aldi/Lidl wines the following day after only 1 or 2 glasses – yet I can drink bottles of 1 or 2 euro wine in Spain without a problem! Can a wine expert explain why this is happening? What a shame as some of the Aldi/Lidl wines taste great.
Thursday 25 March, 2010 at 9:49 am
I don’t really understand how people can be suffering from Lidl and Aldi wines, when they stock a wide range of varieties from different countries – it’s not like all their wines are made by the same vineyards.
Thursday 25 March, 2010 at 11:52 am
Anne, Im exactly the same. I can drink wine all night long, but I never get past one or two glasses of Aldi wine regardless of the region. I have never tried any Lidl own brand stuff but Id be slow to do so.
Wednesday 7 April, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Yes Lidl wines are cheap and very good.
I regularly drink wine from Lidl, two bottles at night watching a movie, and I am fine the next day!
Price here:
Valdepenas Reserva 1.7 euros (1.5 pounds)
Castilla la Mancha Crianza 1.49 euros
Valdepenas gran reserva 2.99 euros
Jumilla crianza 1.29 euros
Monday 10 May, 2010 at 9:43 pm
I have drank Aldi’s Freemans Bay, Sauvignon Blanc.Its €8.49 per bottle, but very drinkable and fresh if you like SB.
I have always felt fine after a couple of glasses. Maybe, the very cheap stuff isnt great. I havnt tried any of those.