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Yup - that's the chap! From experience, it looks like very good value. Are you a fan of Amarone (if you've not had it before, it's suitably 'big-boned', like CdP, but much more intense and powerful)?
If so, I'd definitely grab a bottle or two of it next time you're in! :)
Marco.
Not tried it - but definitely will, given the chance.
Cheers!
I would, if I were you! ;)
Marco.
Thanks for the heads up Marco, I'm off to Aldis tomorrow, be good to get a decent drop in for Xmas
Nice one, Roy. I'm sure you'd love any of those. They also have, worth getting:
Pulingny Montrachet (a superb classic French white burgundy) for £16.99 - a wine that would cost at least another tenner in a 'posh' wine merchants.
A fabulous Margaux Grand Cru Classé for £22.99 - a wine that would cost at least another £10-15 in a 'posh' wine merchants.
And if you like vintage port, a stonking 30-year old Offley, for £37.99!! :eek: :mental:
I paid nearly £60 for something of similar high quality in Tanners, in Shrewsbury (my favourite local wine merchants http://www.tanners-wines.co.uk/) only the other day!
Marco.
I had a nice bottle of a wine yesterday that I'd not tried before.
It was a Domaine des Peyres Blanques - Faugères.
It was 14% but very smooth. I think I'll have to get some more.
I won't tell you the price for fear you'll cry in your cornflakes :D
Spent an hour today at the dentist having some expensive root canal surgery performed, so I thought I would cheer myself up by visiting Aldi to pick up a couple of bottles each of those bargains Marco alerted us to.
Well my local Aldi is out of town, and my visit was fruitless! :steam: All they had on offer was some Chardonnay and a fairly indifferent 2011 Bordeaux!
I was rather looking forward to enjoying some Amarone for my up-coming birthday. Looks like it will have to be a Barolo (at twice Aldi's price!).
You must have a 'classy' Aldi up your way Marco.
Jeez, Barry, that's a nightmare... Did you look in the centre aisle section of the store, where all the 'Christmas special' stuff is, like chocolates and fancy cakes, Stollen, and nuts, etc?
That's where the wines I mentioned are, not in the main wine section. Aldi always do that at this time of year. Maybe that's why you missed it...?
Marco.
P.S What date's your birthday? I seem to remember it's near Del's - hers is on Thursday ;)
Ah - I only looked in the main wine section! I have to go out tomorrow so I'll give it another try.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
My birthday is on the 17th. I have already planned my birthday meal (and accompanying 'slurp'). :)
Let us know how you get on with Aldi, round 2!
Happy Burpday when it comes, old chap - if you can't get hold of the Barolo or Amarone, we'll keep some for when you next visit :cheers:
Marco.