The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Marco]

Don't know that one Marco. I shall keep an eye out for it! I'm a bit of a cheese addict, so anything good is appreciated.

Grab some next time you're buying cheese. It has a unique flavour all of its own, but also that lovely tongue-tingling pungency of the best, most mature cheddars

Marco.

[struth]

Try Snowdonia Black Bomber, Geoff. I think you'd love it (most supermarkets sell it). Here's one on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/13150...f14=108&ff19=0

It's awesome stuff, mate!

Brie lovers? There is only ONE, and that's the highest quality Brie de Meaux - anything else pales into insignificance in comparison: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brie_de_Meaux

Choose your favourite producer, by all means, but if you're a mature Brie lover, there is *nothing* to touch Brie de Meaux!!



Oh, the Colli would go very well with that, too!

Marco.

Not tried Bomber or seen it but will watch for it. Aldi often do some nice little chedders in wax that are the right size for me. only me and I have to only take small quantities these days. about the only thing my stomach doesnt get up in arms about is chicken, red wine and bourbon

[Marco]

I am a rum man myself, so not much to say on wine, unless it is prosecco or champagne. The only whiskey that I drink is Southern Comfort. Real Ale? Never tried the stuff.

Plenty of superb Prosecco in Lidl, Stan! Also very good Champagne, from small producers, ably capable of competing with the 'big boys'. Check out this chap (also available in the UK):

http://www.lidl.de/de/bissinger-cham...ee-brut/p35484

Far better than Moet, for much less money!

They're also doing this, which I want to try. Should be lovely for summer drinking: http://www.lidl.de/de/bissinger-cham...rose-brut/p391



Marco.

[Marco]

Finished the last bottle so will be trying out the Fortezza next.

So how was it for you then, dahling, and did you serve it the way I suggested?

Marco.

[StanleyB]

Thanks for those tips Marco. I'll have a browse in my local Lidl next time I pass there IF I can find a parking space..

[struth]

So how was it for you then, dahling, and did you serve it the way I suggested?

Marco.

Not opened it yet.

[Marco]

Lightweight!

Marco.

[Marco]

Thanks for those tips Marco. I'll have a browse in my local Lidl next time I pass there IF I can find a parking space..

No worries, dude. Lidli/Aldi produce is all about getting the absolute best quality for your money, 'sans frills', which is why it appeals to me, as that's one of my mantras in life!

Marco.

[Yomanze]

No worries, dude. Lidli/Aldi produce is all about getting the absolute best quality for your money, 'sans frills', which is why it appeals to me, as that's one of my mantras in life!

Marco.

Agree, a lot of this is to do with their buying method i.e. drive bulk prices of ketchup down by only stocking one product rather than increased cost of stocking multiple ketchup in lower bulk. ALDI meat is just stunning too, a fiver for a proper aged steak or free range chicken.

[Marco]

They cut out the bullshit and snob value of what some perceive as the prestige 'status' of certain supermarkets, which I wholeheartedly applaud.

The Deluxe range from Lidl, for example, is IMO better than anything you'll find in M&S - and at considerably less cost!

Only Waitrose and Booths, IMO, have anything genuinely 'posher' to offer than the other supermarkets. Anyone who thinks that shopping, for example, in Tesco or Sainsburys is somehow 'better' than shopping in Aldi or Lidl, for the majority of food items, is suffering from delusions of grandeur and living in cloud-cuckoo land!!

Marco.