{"id":9987,"date":"2025-12-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=9987"},"modified":"2025-12-17T21:43:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T21:43:03","slug":"lidl-launches-6-49-turkey-wine-as-the-ultimate-christmas-dinner-tipple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/13\/lidl-launches-6-49-turkey-wine-as-the-ultimate-christmas-dinner-tipple\/","title":{"rendered":"Lidl launches \u00a36.49 \u2018Turkey Wine\u2019 as the ultimate Christmas dinner tipple"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An unusual drink can be a great conversation starter (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Here are the four Ds of Christmas<\/a>: December deserves drinking drama.<\/p>\n

And, I don\u2019t mean having a few too many, falling into the open hearth and setting light to your Christmas jumper kind of drama. I’m talking about choosing drinks<\/a> that will cause a bit of a stir at the table on the 25th.<\/p>\n

Sure, you could trot out the usual safety net items like Chicken Wine<\/a> or a bottle of Mo\u00ebt, but where\u2019s the fun in that? <\/p>\n

An entire day of enforced fun demands something to kick-start the conversation. There\u2019s no point wearing a paper party hat if the chat\u2019s fallen irreversibly flat. No amount of novelty cracker items are going to make dry auntie Karen more palatable or ‘jokey’ uncle Ken funnier. <\/p>\n

But the wine<\/a> might\u2026<\/p>\n

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Forget the ‘safe’ drinks and try something a little off-kilter (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, the more unusual the drink you bring to dinner, the better the conversation, in my experience. <\/p>\n

As such, you’ll want to look for drinks in the supermarket with a bit of theatre to them – something that has a unique backstory, fun packaging or is made with grapes you can\u2019t pronounce. <\/p>\n

I’ve scoured the shelves in a bid to find the most off-kilter beverages for your festive feast and compiled a list of the most unusually delicious ones drinks I could find.<\/p>\n

Here are my top picks… <\/p>\n

Turkey Wine, \u00a36.49<\/strong>, Lidl<\/h2>\n
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A twist on the viral wine of the year (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re a diehard fan of the Chicken Wine<\/a>, and why wouldn’t you be, here’s one to gobble up on Christmas day. Lidl are about to release Turkey Wine, a Provence-style ros\u00e9 available for \u00a36.49 with all proceeds going to the charity, Neighbourly. With a dry and fruity style to go with turkey and trimmings, this is wattle get everyone talking on the big day. Sorry, couldn’t resist. Available online<\/a> from Wednesday 17th<\/sup>\u00a0December from 10am.<\/p>\n

The Wine Atlas Garda, \u00a36.97, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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I won’t stop going on about this one (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step away from the Prosecco<\/a>. You\u2019ve evolved and moved onto to this bottle from the vineyards surrounding Lake Garda, Italy\u2019s largest lake. It\u2019s made in the same way as the \u2018P\u2019 word, aka a second fermentation in a massive tank, but from the Garganega grape (gaga-neg-ah). Yes, I\u2019ve mentioned it before in my column<\/a>, and I\u2019ll probably do it again, that\u2019s because it\u2019s a dry and zesty mouthful of pear sherbet and apple popping candy.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Occhiolino, \u00a36.99<\/strong>, Laithwaites<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This one MUST be on the drinks menu for Christmas(Picture: Laithwaites)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If this doesn\u2019t make it onto your Christmas table, I\u2019ll want to know why not. Pronounced \u2018locky-oh-leeno\u2019, it\u2019s an off-dry sparkling red wine that tastes of morello cherries and almonds, basically Bakewell Tart in a bottle, and it\u2019ll be a revelation with your cheese board. If, like me, you\u2019re having one. It\u2019s not a complex wine, but bear in mind, it\u2019s sweet, as a few people in the comments have apparently been caught off guard.<\/p>\n

Margaux Declassified, \u00a39.99 (normally \u00a319.99), available from December 18, Aldi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Run to nab a bottle of this (Picture: Aldi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Margaux is an esteemed region on the left bank of Bordeaux that usually commands a fortune on a wine list. I mean, the Dorchester Grill has got a Margaux Premier Cru Class\u00e9 on the list for \u00a32,950 a bottle. In this case, a world-class Chateau has given Aldi<\/a> access to a parcel of wine, which they\u2019ve then slashed to half price. This will give you heroic credentials on Christmas day, so sprint, don\u2019t just run, or it\u2019ll all have sold out.<\/p>\n

The Best Block Series Georgian Saperavi, \u00a312 (\u00a38 More Card), Morrisons<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This one will be the talk of the table (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pronounced sap-air-ah-vee, Saperavi is fast becoming one of my favourite red grapes. If you like the full body and spice of an Argentinian Malbec, which I do, you\u2019re in for a treat with this grape from Georgia, aka the birthplace of wine. Although it\u2019s popping up more and more, Saperavi is nowhere near ubiquitous. Part of Morrisons<\/a>\u2019s premium Block Series, which showcases unique wines from around the world. Trust me, you\u2019ll be the talk of the table with this toothsome beauty.<\/p>\n

Oranje Viognier, Stellenbosch, \u00a313, Majestic<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The apricot and cinnamon notes are perfect for Christmas (Picture: Majestic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m a fan of cracking open bottles of ros\u00e9 at Christmas, and I think orange wine works just as well. The thrust of orange wine is white wine, made in the same way as red, by leaving it in contact with the grape skins. The result is an amber-coloured wine with autumn spices and a touch of red wine-like, tannic structure. This is all dried apricots and creamy cinnamon, and if that\u2019s not Christmassy enough, I don\u2019t know what is.  <\/p>\n

Oatnog, Black Lines, \u00a320, Master of Malt<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Perfect for a fire-side tipple (Picture: Master of Malt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Release the Christmas genie from this bottle, containing a nostalgic blend of oat milk, rum, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon. They say it\u2019s been five years in the making, so this is their dairy-free version of Eggnog, with all the buttery, spicy, creaminess of the Christmas classic. This is a post-meal, fire-side digestif that\u2019s a unique alternative to Baileys or other sugary cream liqueurs.<\/p>\n

Dutch Barn Ginger Spiced Vodka, \u00a332, Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Punchy, fruity and warming (Picture: Amazon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ricky Gervais<\/a>\u2019s vodka brand has recently launched its festive release. The vodka is small-batch, made from distilled orchard apples, and this version is handcrafted (not by Ricky) with four fiery gingers, citrus and warming winter spices. It’s punchy, fruity and warming all at once, great to chuck into cocktails or knock back neat like a ginger shot. Responsibly, obviously.<\/p>\n

Britpop Brut English Sparkling by Alex James, \u00a326, Laithwaites<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Blur’s bassist has made a cracking sparkling (Picture: Laithwaites)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alex James has done everything from cheese and cider making to now producing sparkling wine alongside Furleigh Estate in Dorset<\/a>. Oh, and he was the bass player in a 90s band called Blur, forgot about that. His sparkling is 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, textured and tastes of lemon curd on hob nob biscuits, in a dry and sherbety way. Go on, there’s no other way.<\/p>\n

Amarula Cream, \u00a310.50, Tesco<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A potential alternative to after-dinner Baileys (Picture: Tesco)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I tried this while on safari in South Africa<\/a> recently, when we stopped and had refreshments after spotting a pride of male lions that were still in the vicinity. Our guide added a shot of Amarula to freshly brewed coffee<\/a>, turning it deliciously chocolatey and nutty, like adding in boozy hazelnut brittle. It\u2019s made from the fermented fruit of the wild marula tree, blended with fresh cream, giving it a sweet and fruity, caramel and vanilla-like flavour profile. Ideal for an after-dinner treat if you’re bored of Baileys.<\/p>\n

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


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