A Lidl message from Richard:

‘‘Lidl’s latest Wine Cellar Collection starts this Thursday, November 26th. As ever, I cannot guarantee exactly what will be in stock in your local store, but the following would be my picks…….

Bissinger Premier Cru Champagne  £15.99

Pouilly-Vinzelles £9.99

Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Ollwiller £8.99

Maremma Toscana Rosso £7.99

Château de la Rivière 2008 £12.99

Gigondas Serabel £10.99

Pillitteri Estates Vidal Icewine  £14.99 (37.5cl, but still an amazing price for a wine like this)

Ice Cider £19.99 for 37.5cl – just beautiful…..

Armilar 10 Year Old Tawny Port £9.99

Their whiskies are also pretty astonishing and, although expensive, the Ben Bracken 28 year old Speyside and 22 year old Islay are fabulous.  Oh, and the beers are really interesting too, and then there’s the Hortus gin.  Don’t think the family will get much sense out of me this Christmas……’’

I would also add to the list above that Château Lanessan 1999 is available in my local store for £14.99.