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Lidl - recommendations

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    #2162
    fin12
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    https://www.irishexaminer.com/sponsored/arid-40188045.html


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    #2163
    Faith
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    How are the wines in Lidl? I’ve just moved to an area with one. I’m particularly partial to Rioja, Malbec and Sauvignon blanc if anyone has particular recommendations.


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    #2164
    Baggly
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    I know someone who's dad is a wine importer and, over a glass or two at my friends birthday, he told us that the Lidl wines were actually quite good on average.


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    #2165
    Antares35
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭Antares35


    Faith wrote: »
    How are the wines in Lidl? I’ve just moved to an area with one. I’m particularly partial to Rioja, Malbec and Sauvignon blanc if anyone has particular recommendations.

    I like this rioja


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    #2166
    mikep
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    Faith wrote: »
    How are the wines in Lidl? I’ve just moved to an area with one. I’m particularly partial to Rioja, Malbec and Sauvignon blanc if anyone has particular recommendations.

    I buy lots of wine in Lidl, the Reserva version of the Rioja pictured is good.
    They often have additions to their usual range which are often very good. Currently they have a Portuguese Reserva which is good.
    Also their Barolo is lovely..
    Enjoy trying them out!!!


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    #2167
    odyssey06
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    Faith wrote: »
    How are the wines in Lidl? I’ve just moved to an area with one. I’m particularly partial to Rioja, Malbec and Sauvignon blanc if anyone has particular recommendations.

    Am more familiar with their reds.

    The Chiantis are lovely though I think need a decanting.

    Recommended is the Alma da Vinha Portuguese red for about €7.50.

    You can't go wrong with the Riojas, I like these a lot:
    https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/grocery-range-red-wines/tarragona-gran-reserva-13/p23705
    https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/red-wine/cepa-lebrel-rioja-joven/p10027

    The Cimarosa and basic stuff from S Africa, Australia, California & Chile can be hit and miss. Think they are currently 6 for €29 until Christmas though if you fancy a lucky dip:
    https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/christmas-drinks/festive-wine-deal/p56017

    Safer to go with the Winemaker's Selection range which are very nice.
    https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/winemakers-selection/c1171

    The Resvera Privado from Chile range are good - though I don't see their Malbec listed anymore on the Irish site, this is from the UK site:
    https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/red-wine/chilean-malbec-reserva-privada/p21823

    They have wines on special in the bins which contain some absolute crackers, but the problem is by the time you figure out which ones are good they've gone :(

    Oh and avoid the Conde Noble Spanish red for €4... wouldn't even use it for cooking.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #2168
    Reputable Rog
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    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Am more familiar with their reds.

    The Chiantis are lovely though I think need a decanting.

    Recommended is the Alma da Vinha Portuguese red for about €7.50.

    You can't go wrong with the Riojas, I like these a lot:
    https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/grocery-range-red-wines/tarragona-gran-reserva-13/p23705
    https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/red-wine/cepa-lebrel-rioja-joven/p10027

    The Cimarosa and basic stuff from S Africa, Australia, California & Chile can be hit and miss. Think they are currently 6 for €29 until Christmas though if you fancy a lucky dip:
    https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/christmas-drinks/festive-wine-deal/p56017

    Safer to go with the Winemaker's Selection range which are very nice.
    https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/winemakers-selection/c1171

    The Resvera Privado from Chile range are good - though I don't see their Malbec listed anymore on the Irish site, this is from the UK site:
    https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/red-wine/chilean-malbec-reserva-privada/p21823

    They have wines on special in the bins which contain some absolute crackers, but the problem is by the time you figure out which ones are good they've gone :(

    Oh and avoid the Conde Noble Spanish red for €4... wouldn't even use it for cooking.

    There’s an app called Vivino which is good for reviews. I find Lidl’s wine selection has gone downhill in recent years particularly since they started rolling out the new store format.


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    #2169
    igCorcaigh
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    I really like the pinotage for €5.60!


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    #2170
    Mystery Egg
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    Faith wrote: »
    How are the wines in Lidl? I’ve just moved to an area with one. I’m particularly partial to Rioja, Malbec and Sauvignon blanc if anyone has particular recommendations.

    Watch out for their NZ Sauv Blancs, which are consistently good and cheaper than most other retailers.


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    #2171
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,832 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    anewme wrote: »
    Got some Haloumi fries in Lidl. Way nicer than the Aldi ones.

    Went looking for these today and couldn't see them - were they a special?

    Shop was a bit of a mess with restocking so I couldn't really check every bit of the freezers though.


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    #2172
    Lisha
    Registered Users Posts: 8,693 ✭✭✭Lisha


    Surreptitious wrote: »
    Could you find the Balsamic flavour one at all?

    No sadly.


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    #2173
    anewme
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    L1011 wrote: »
    Went looking for these today and couldn't see them - were they a special?

    Shop was a bit of a mess with restocking so I couldn't really check every bit of the freezers though.

    They are in the special range for Christmas. beside the chicken pies, vegetarian roast, nut roast etc.


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    #2174
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    anewme wrote: »
    They are in the special range for Christmas. beside the chicken pies, vegetarian roast, nut roast etc.

    Sometimes I think it's nearly better *not* to try the Xmas specials / special buys etc. as the intense disappointment of loving something and realising it'll be gone in a couple of weeks is too much sometimes! :D:D


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    #2175
    Surreptitious
    Registered Users Posts: 8,130 ✭✭✭Surreptitious


    The plum and cinnamon gin is ok, it's quite spiced but nice with some sugar free lemon and lime mixer. You would only have one or two. Actually it's very sweet. The rhubarb one is nicer.


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    #2176
    Recliner
    Registered Users Posts: 881 ✭✭✭Recliner


    Anyone know if they've stopped stocking the Portal do Minho Vino Verde.
    No sign in my local and nothing to say that it was just out of stock. I don't have time to try any other stores.
    It was manic in there so couldn't even find anyone to ask.


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    #2177
    fin12
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    Mince pie baclava.


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    #2178
    L1011
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    Recliner wrote: »
    Anyone know if they've stopped stocking the Portal do Minho Vino Verde.
    No sign in my local and nothing to say that it was just out of stock. I don't have time to try any other stores.
    It was manic in there so couldn't even find anyone to ask.

    I bought some a few days ago.


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    #2179
    Recliner
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    L1011 wrote: »
    I bought some a few days ago.

    Travelled a few miles and got a few bottles. Christmas saved!!


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    #2180
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,115 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Those cheese truckles (in wax), I know they are blended, but they are really tasty.

    Just had a caramelised onion one on toasted roll, very nice.


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    #2181
    Surreptitious
    Registered Users Posts: 8,130 ✭✭✭Surreptitious


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Those cheese truckles (in wax), I know they are blended, but they are really tasty.

    Just had a caramelised onion one on toasted roll, very nice.

    I like them as well.


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    #2182
    Conor Bourke
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    Bought the vanilla Victoria sponge cake in the chilled section. For €12.99 I was expecting a lovely luxurious buttercream icing but it was horribly oily and synthetic tasting. Really disappointed.


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    #2183
    snowgal
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    Cornelius Crow wrote: »
    Bought the vanilla Victoria sponge cake in the chilled section. For €12.99 I was expecting a lovely luxurious buttercream icing but it was horribly oily and synthetic tasting. Really disappointed.

    €12.99?? That’s a lot


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    #2184
    fin12
    Registered Users Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


    snowgal wrote: »
    €12.99?? That’s a lot

    It’s Hassetts backery, I posted a link about it before.


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    #2185
    Conor Bourke
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 17,424 ✭✭✭✭Conor Bourke


    snowgal wrote: »
    €12.99?? That’s a lot

    It’s an awful lot! Hence why I expected so much better quality. Threw 3/4 of the cake in the bin, disgraceful.


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    #2186
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,881 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Cornelius Crow wrote: »
    It’s an awful lot! Hence why I expected so much better quality. Threw 3/4 of the cake in the bin, disgraceful.

    You could have brought it back, I would have for that much cash...


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    #2187
    Conor Bourke
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 17,424 ✭✭✭✭Conor Bourke


    Thargor wrote: »
    You could have brought it back, I would have for that much cash...

    I thought about it, but the fookin effort of that. I’ll just make sure to read the ingredients the next time.


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    #2188
    fin12
    Registered Users Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


    Anyone pick up a XXL beer box in a Cork store. Please post the name of the store .

    XXL beet in store today


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    #2189
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,788 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    The sour bears sweets are dangerously addictive if you like sour sweets.
    Nice firm bite, nicely sour, good flavour.
    Beware.


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    #2190
    Space Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Space Dog


    I really like the Deluxe free-range eggs from corn-fed chickens, they taste very nice (of course that could be just in my mind and they taste like any other egg. The yolk does have a lovely colour though).


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    #2191
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    Space Dog wrote: »
    I really like the Deluxe free-range eggs from corn-fed chickens, they taste very nice (of course that could be just in my mind and they taste like any other egg. The yolk does have a lovely colour though).

    Every time I see your user name Space Dog, I see Spice Bag. What does that say about me? :pac:


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