Baron De Las Vinas, Rioja, 2024, Spain
Another cheap dry red wine from Aldi and for this Rioja it does show unfortunately. So what do you get for £5? It’s a thin red wine with cherry and redcurrant flavours. Chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes and drink it when the weather is baking hot, like sangria is my suggestion.
Le Mont Terre, Sauvignon Blanc, 2024, Western Cape, South Africa
Zesty and fresh sums up this Sauvignon Blanc wine from Le Mont Terre in the Western Cape in South Africa. It’s OK, dry and with citrus, lemon and a touch of lime it’s a summer’s white wine made to be drunk while watching a sunset or with a proper Zesty salad. At £5 from Aldi it’s very good value. It’s no Gold medal winner but as a drinking wine, spot on.
Aldi, Bottelary Winery, 2024, Western Cape, South Africa
Could this be the best £5 bottle of white wine of 2025. Dry, crisp, and fresh with citrus, pineapple and apple, its got lots of flavour, a bit strong, its not subtle. It’s not Gold medal winning wine but it’s a wine to just drink by the case or a party. It’s like an old fashion mini car, great fun and one you want to have. Great work Aldi.