{"id":7945,"date":"2025-11-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=7945"},"modified":"2025-11-05T21:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T21:45:28","slug":"i-tried-65-of-lidls-new-wines-and-these-are-the-best-under-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/01\/i-tried-65-of-lidls-new-wines-and-these-are-the-best-under-10\/","title":{"rendered":"I tried 65 of Lidl\u2019s new wines and these are the best under \u00a310"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lidl’s new range of wine goes from strength to strength (Picture: Metro\/Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve tasted my way through more Lidl<\/a> wines than I can remember\u2026 or care to. What can I say? I\u2019m a professional. <\/p>\n

And through my extensive research, I\u2019ve witnessed Lidl\u2019s range go from strength to strength, not just in terms of quality, but also by leaning into trends and tastes.<\/p>\n

Some bottles are better than others, but searching for wines <\/a>that are the equivalent of the golden ticket in a Willy Wonka chocolate<\/a> bar is half the fun of the process.<\/p>\n

What intrigues me about Lidl is that they do things a little differently from other supermarkets<\/a>. They have a core range of around 150 wines, give or take. <\/p>\n

Then, there\u2019s a revolving door of Wine Tour<\/a> wines that change on a monthly basis. They have around 16 per month, though not all are available in every store.<\/p>\n

The Wine Tours are parcels of interesting wines from unique places, or classic varietals from renowned regions. The only downside is, when they\u2019re gone, they\u2019re gone, and though some make a reappearance in subsequent months, it\u2019s never guaranteed. So, I\u2019d advise stocking up when you come across one you particularly like.<\/p>\n

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Lidl does things differently when it comes to wine (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They find them by scouring the globe for stock from reputable cooperatives or boutique wine producers, negotiating a decent price and passing that onto the shopper in return. <\/p>\n

In doing so, they\u2019re democratising wine discovery with something for everyone; from seasoned sipper to newfound wine fans. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Unlike other supermarkets, who work with third party wholesalers and distributors, Lidl are dedicated to direct sourcing, which further knocks down the price. So, if you\u2019re dropping into store, it\u2019s the Wine Tour wines you should be making a beeline for, but don\u2019t be disheartened if they aren\u2019t in your local branch, or sold out. It\u2019s the nature of the beast, unfortunately.<\/p>\n

Aside from their buying team, they employ a consultant who sense checks the wines and scores them out of 100. Richard Bampfield MW is his name, and as well as being highly qualified, he is extremely honest in his scoring, so you can genuinely trust what he has to say. \u00a0<\/p>\n

I recently tasted 65 wines from their new autumn\/winter range, 20 of those were from their core range, while the rest were from their October, November and December Wine Tours. <\/p>\n

Here are some of the best ones under \u00a310 that you should be looking out for in November and December… <\/p>\n

November<\/h2>\n

C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Villages, France, \u00a36.99 (save \u00a31 with Lidl Plus)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A smooth, juicy wine (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finding the word \u2018Villages\u2019 on a C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne label means you\u2019re onto a winner, as it\u2019s a step up in quality than the generic C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne bottles. The fruit comes from a select number of villages within the region, each with tighter winemaking regulations for an uptick in quality. This is a smooth, juicy and floral example, with a delightful hedgerow fruity finish.<\/p>\n

Cuv\u00e9e de Brieu Sauvignon Pays d\u2019Oc, France, \u00a37.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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With fish and chips this would be banging (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Richard scored this one 88 out of 100, which I fully agree with. I\u2019m sure knowing that will make him sleep easier. Fresh and nettley, it\u2019s a Loire-like, herbaceous style of Sauvignon Blanc with a creamy, lemon-sherbet finish. He recommends it with fish and chips, which I\u2019d say is absolutely bang-on for a truly banging combo.<\/p>\n

Laus Tinto Barrica, Spain, \u00a37.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This one has a delightfully bitter-chocolatey finish (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Somontano is a great region to get acquainted with, located at the foothills of the Pyrenees in northeasterly Spain, where it produces fresh, international-style wines for a decent price. This one has a perfumed nose, a palate of soft, bitter cherries and violets and a delightfully bitter-chocolatey finish.<\/p>\n

Entre Quintas DOC Douro, Portugal, \u00a38.99 <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A regular on the Wine Tour circuit (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Again, this bottle is a fixture in Lidl\u2019s Wine Tour circuit, thank goodness. Portuguese<\/a> reds are incredibly reliable, cost effective and suit a gamut of tastes; they\u2019re soft-textured, juicy with attractive intensity. This is from the Douro, land of fortified wines, and has unctuous smoothness, a savoury streak, hedgerow fruit infusion and a deep, pillowy finish.  <\/p>\n

M\u00e9doc Cru Bourgeois Ch\u00e2teau Plagnac, France, \u00a38.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A cracking higher quality wine (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anything with the description \u2018Cru Bourgeois\u2019 on the label deserves your time. It\u2019s a designation of higher quality, set up to recognise chateaux not included in the 1855 classification (which includes big names like Mouton Rothschild), generally commanding a price premium. With spiced black cherry and pencil led flavours, this bottle is a cracking example of the genre.<\/p>\n

Encostas de Caiz Vinho Verde Avesso, Portugal, \u00a38.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dry and delicious with a honey-nut finish (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I told you, some of these limited edition Tour wines pop up again and again. Like this one, which was part of July\u2019s tour. Portuguese Vinho Verde is one of the freshest styles of white you\u2019ll ever encounter, though sometimes, I find supermarkets chuck in a load of sugar to make it more crowd-pleasing. Not this time, thankfully, you\u2019ll find the Avesso grape full of fresh orchard apple and pear flavours and a ripe, dry and delicious, honey-nut finish.<\/p>\n

December<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Codorniu Cuvee 150th Anniversary Brut Ecologico, \u00a39.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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I’m a sucker for Cava (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m a sucker for Cava<\/a>, and Spain<\/a>\u2019s oldest Cava house (over 450 years old) never disappoints. Under \u00a310 for a Cava that honours the original 1872 bottle signed by Josep Raventos, the founder, is completely loco. Made in the same way as Champagne, it\u2019s fruity, creamy and dry with layers of nougat, green apple and honey-on-toast notes.<\/p>\n

Signature Famille Beynaguet Cabardes, \u00a37.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Give it a mid-week whirl (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A juicy southern French red with an incredibly aromatic nose, a palate rich with concentrated black cherry flavours and pomegranate notes on the finish. I\u2019ve given this wine a score of 3 out of 3 stars and written, ‘V. V. Good\u2019 in my notes, so you might want to give it a mid-week whirl.<\/p>\n

Lirac Reserve Des Centurions, \u00a39.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If you like a good Rh\u00f4ne red, you\u2019ll love this one (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you like a good Rh\u00f4ne red, you\u2019ll love this one. Mainly because it is a Rh\u00f4ne red. Lirac is one of the crus of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley, just over the river from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It\u2019s known for producing full-bodied reds from grapes including Grenache and Mourv\u00e8dre, and this is earthy with incredible blackberry and mulberry concentration.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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