TANTALISE your tastebuds this Christmas with Lidl’s new wine launch that’s sure to ruffle some feathers.
The budget-friendly supermarket has announced the launch of Turkey Wine – a limited-edition rosé designed to prove once and for all that pink deserves a seat at the Christmas table.
With only 500 bottles available and priced at £6.49, this exclusive release is set to become the unexpected star of the Christmas spread.
Shoppers can snap up a bottle from 10:00am on Wednesday 17th December exclusively at www.lidlturkeywine.com, while stocks last, with all proceeds going to food charity Neighbourly.
Endorsed by Lidl’s Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield, Turkey Wine has been created to answer one of Christmas’ most enduring dilemmas: what wine should you serve with roast turkey?
Bampfield explains, “Roast turkey calls for a wine with enough body to cope with all the trimmings, yet not so rich that it dominates the delicate flavours of the meat.”
Fortunately, Lidl has the ideal solution. “This rosé fits the bill perfectly and will make a satisfying and highly refreshing accompaniment” he adds.
A beautiful rosy blush, Turkey Wine offers stone fruit notes with a subtle hint of fresh herbs, delivering all the elegance and freshness of a Côtes de Provence-style rosé without the premium price tag.
More than just a pretty pour, it has the structure to complement pigs in blankets, stuffing, and roast potatoes, while remaining bright enough to lift richer, creamy accompaniments such as bread sauce.
Produced in a region of France famous for its rosés, the wine offers a sumptuously chic sip at an affordable price – a true festive win for rosé lovers.
The appeal doesn’t end on Christmas Day.
Turkey Wine pairs just as well with Boxing Day turkey sandwiches, making it a versatile addition to the holiday lineup. Sip back, relax, and let the wine do the talking.
With only 500 bottles available, the Turkey Wine is expected to sell out fast, so don’t wing it!
How to slash the cost of your Xmas dinner
Cooking a Christmas dinner at home will cost you more than £30 for an average family of four, according to retail analysts at Kantar.
Last year it would have set you back £32.57 – and it’s likely to cost even more this year thanks to food prices climbing.
Turkey prices have soared this year by nearly 30 per cent, according to separate analysis by The Grocer.
But there are some tips and tricks you can use to slash costs.
For example, you could hold out until the Christmas week to buy your essentials.
Shopping on Christmas Eve can get you some big discounts, often up to 75 per cent off – but there’s no guarantee you’ll get everything you need on your list so you may need to be flexible.
If you’re not fussed about eating turkey for Christmas, you can switch it out for a cheaper meat like chicken, beef or lamb.
Keep an eye out for supermarkets slashing the price of their veg – this year Aldi and Lidl are offering bags for 8p.
Aldi’s offer is from December 18-24, while Lidl’s is from December 19-24.
You could also use cashback apps, such as Shopmium, GreenJinn and Checkout Smart to get money back on your shops.
What is the UK’s cheapest supermarket?
WE’RE all looking for ways to save on our supermarket shops. But which store should you go to if you’re on a strict budget?
According to Which?, who compare thousands of prices at the top eight UK supermarkets – Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose – every month, there’s one place that outweighs the rest in terms of being budget-friendly.
In April 2024, Aldi was at the top of the list, with Which? comparing 67 popular groceries costing an average of £112.90.
Lidl isn’t far behind, at £115.23, followed by Asda in third place with a bill of £126.98.
Tesco was next, at £128.17, while Sainsbury’s rounded out the top five with £131.02.
