ALDI & LIDL Food and Drink Worth Trying?
Discussion
21TonyK said:
V8mate said:
Light. Don't go near it with a steak - just sit and guzzle it with some nibbles.
With lamb at the weekend?Having said that, I do prefer very robust wines with meals, hence it being too subjective a topic to say much more than just how smooth it is.
V8mate said:
21TonyK said:
V8mate said:
Light. Don't go near it with a steak - just sit and guzzle it with some nibbles.
With lamb at the weekend?Having said that, I do prefer very robust wines with meals, hence it being too subjective a topic to say much more than just how smooth it is.
The postlady put the Aldi Christmas brochure through the door yesterday, there were several items that looked enticing, some 'On sale NOW' some 'On sale 9 NOV', so I went to Aldi this morning. They didn't have any of the half dozen items that had specifically enticed me in, one of which was the XO Brandy. Is it any wonder I turn into a frothing Victor Meldrew? As is my habit I always look for and ask if they have the elusive Grande Alberone? Something which only ever seems to be available in other Aldi's. As usual it was a no. I have yet to purchase this Unicorn.
Tbf, having checked on the website, it does say no longer available. But no excuse for the other stuff.
Tbf, having checked on the website, it does say no longer available. But no excuse for the other stuff.
Edited by 21st Century Man on Tuesday 10th November 20:48
21st Century Man said:
The postlady put the Aldi Christmas brochure through the door yesterday, there were several items that looked enticing, some 'On sale NOW' some 'On sale 9 NOV', so I went to Aldi this morning. They didn't have any of them. Is it any wonder I turn into a frothing Victor Meldrew? As is my habit I always look for and ask if they have the elusive Grande Alberone? Something which only ever seems to be available in other Aldi's. As usual it was a no. I have yet to purchase this Unicorn.
Tbf, having checked on the website, it does say no longer available. But no excuse for the other stuff.
You're really crap at flouncing. Just stop shopping at Aldi and Lidl; go to the old-fashioned supermarkets like all the other old people.Tbf, having checked on the website, it does say no longer available. But no excuse for the other stuff.
Full Christmas wine range on sale in my Aldi this morning - including the Grand Alberone. I'll assume that you are cognisant enough to realise that these lines are in the Christmas/offers section in the middle of the store, not in the normal wines and spirits section?
This is why I get annoyed V8mate. Your store has these items, my store doesn't. And why has your store got the Zinfandel when the website says it's no longer available?
Tell me, would you be happy if it was your store with these issues?
They put a flyer through my door, I went, no sale. How?
Tell me, would you be happy if it was your store with these issues?
They put a flyer through my door, I went, no sale. How?
21st Century Man said:
This is why I get annoyed V8mate. Your store has these items, my store doesn't. And why has your store got the Zinfandel when the website says it's no longer available?
Tell me, would you be happy if it was your store with these issues?
They put a flyer through my door, I went, no sale. How?
Same with my local store, stocking is ‘variable’ to say the least....Tell me, would you be happy if it was your store with these issues?
They put a flyer through my door, I went, no sale. How?
The Zinfandel appeared c3-4 weeks ago.
21st Century Man said:
This is why I get annoyed V8mate. Your store has these items, my store doesn't. And why has your store got the Zinfandel when the website says it's no longer available?
Tell me, would you be happy if it was your store with these issues?
They put a flyer through my door, I went, no sale. How?
If it helps, I go in expecting to not get any of the specials and if they have them then that is a great bonus. Good excuse to pick up some of those 1079 Project lagers, they have really grown on me!Tell me, would you be happy if it was your store with these issues?
They put a flyer through my door, I went, no sale. How?
The £9.99 Gigondas in the Christmas range has my name on it. Will grab one in the next week or two.
This - from the main range - was the bottle of choice today though.
I recall the Toro Locos being amazing 2-3 years ago, and then becoming increasingly disappointing. So I'm hoping this 2016-badged one will be
This - from the main range - was the bottle of choice today though.
I recall the Toro Locos being amazing 2-3 years ago, and then becoming increasingly disappointing. So I'm hoping this 2016-badged one will be
Dan_1981 said:
RammyMP said:
There were a couple of Aldi wines recommended in the Sunday Times, I’ve bought half a dozen of each, they better be good! There weren’t many of the Viogniers left.
I tried the Viognier - not based on the review - I just fancied it. Wasn't impressed to be honest - got a bit of an odd after taste I thought. However i'm by now means an expert!
Had a couple of their Reislings however and they were both excellent.
V8mate said:
For still wines in Aldi, I've found that £6.49 is the sweet spot.
Spend that or more, and you're generally on safe ground. Spend less and you're into lottery land (like my £5.99 Toro Loco punt this morning^^)
Agreed, although the Project SV at £5.99 is a good slurper so worth the punt.Spend that or more, and you're generally on safe ground. Spend less and you're into lottery land (like my £5.99 Toro Loco punt this morning^^)
Truckosaurus said:
V8mate said:
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