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calling all drinkers...Money saving budget tips---For wine!

32 replies

bumbleandbumble · 10/08/2013 19:53

We are in a financial mess at the moment and I am really trying to cut back spending. No more clothes, no more holidays, no more eating out, budget everything food shopping wise...

My problem is that even when I am staying in, I still would like a bottle of wine. Where is the cheapest yet good quality wine? Is there an online place that has good deals?

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perplexedpirate · 10/08/2013 19:56

You are going to get flamed for drinking whilst skint Hmm but 'budget' and 'wine' are two of my favourite words so I'm place marking in anticipation.

littlemissnormal · 10/08/2013 20:01

Lidl do a lovely Rioja and rosé.

Plus their Pimms knock off which is called Jeeves is only £5.99 a litre and you can't tell the difference.

TinyDiamond · 10/08/2013 23:42

aldi wine is very drinkable! Do you drink red?

thistlelicker · 10/08/2013 23:45

What about the 3 for a tenner offer Whn it's on?

specialsubject · 11/08/2013 16:39

Aldi do what I'm told is an excellent red for £3.10 (don't drink the stuff myself). Also the investment in the kit to make your own really pays off: Wilkinson do a 30 bottle kit for £37.

Sconset · 11/08/2013 16:44

Wine is not a necessity- you need to address your priorities!
Not flaming, but really? Hmm

Talkinpeace · 11/08/2013 19:38

Lidl
BUT
choose which nights you are drinking and justify why.
as water is MUCH better for you several nights a week
and reduces your alcohol tolerance
but
Lidl wines are good

Ruby1080 · 11/08/2013 21:47

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TinyDiamond · 12/08/2013 00:28

yes ruby! toro loco, been drinking it tonight. very good

Original poster
bumbleandbumble · 12/08/2013 11:22

thanks. will see what I can find.

of course I knew someone would come on here and start yelling at me. listen when you deal with toddlers all day long with no help...well a glass of wine on friday night is pretty much necessary for me.

go on and judge me I dont care:)

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OnTheBottomWithAWomansWeekly · 12/08/2013 11:28

Aldi Vina de Cana (can't do the accent marks) is about a fiver and tastes like it costs fifteen quid.

countingmyblessings · 12/08/2013 17:43

Arniston Bay Red South African cask wine 3 litre works out to £3.75 per bottle. Don't knock it before you try it. It is superb imo.
Tesco French red or white is also top notch at £4 per bottle.

perplexedpirate · 12/08/2013 21:29

Heh! Told ya!
I'm having a reet boozy do on Saturday and you guys are stars. Smile

countrymummy13 · 14/08/2013 17:32

www.nakedwines.com have a good scheme where by you pay in to your 'wine account' every month and that gives you an auto 25% off everything.

They're good wines too - hand-made small producer stuff.

If you google you should be able to find a good intro voucher too.

countrymummy13 · 14/08/2013 17:34

JUST FOUND THIS £60 VOUCHER!!!!

www.list.co.uk/offer/1404-free-60-voucher-for-naked-wines/

PoshPaula · 14/08/2013 17:44

Wine IS an essential.

superduperwuper · 16/08/2013 11:15

Aldi / Lidl is the way to go ; )

If you are not that fussy have you considered homebrewing? - you can get the kit at car boot and it works out very cheap - we are currently getting beer for 60p a pint! First batch was dodgy but its very nice now. I know wine is different but you can use things you have "forraged" to make it as well e.g. blackberries / nettles.

HappyJoyful · 16/08/2013 11:18

Quite a few corner shops or small convenience shops do 2 bottles for a fiver - majority of people I know consider them drinkable wines..

Sainsburys do a basic red and a basic white.. again seem drinkable.

I consider wine essential too - have to have a few 'pleasures' in life when living on a sodding tight budget!

beepoff · 21/08/2013 21:38

Aldi toro loco is the only sub-£4 red I've found that's good.

Some of the Tesco Simply reds are good too, the Malbec and Garnacha. Prosecco too.

I recommend buying some small wine glasses. This way I can have a few glasses a night and a bottle lasts 3 "sessions". Psychologically it works for me.

Catkinsthecatinthehat · 22/08/2013 00:16

The Co-op do really nice boxes of fairtrade red and white. The red is particularly good, a Cab Sauv/Merlot blend. Works out about £4 per bottle equivalent. Lasts several weeks once opened apparently

ivykaty44 · 22/08/2013 20:49

If you know anyone coming back from france - I got a 10ltr box for 18 euros a decent red, it was on offer. They usually have something on offer.

catwithflowers · 24/08/2013 02:54

countrymummy13 that site looks really good. I have just signed up to get my £60 off Grin. Will look into their 'Angels' scheme tomorrow

Gruffalump · 28/08/2013 11:43

Make your own! Can work out as cheap as £1 per bottle. We do it most of the time now, saves us a fortune. Only problem is the temptation to drink more! :)

PedantMarina · 28/08/2013 11:55

I'm an Aldi Baron St Jean fan myself - £2.99/bottle. The stuff they have for less (£2.49?) is not only low-power but just too fruity and sweet, IMHO.

And, general tip: Even the nastiest red wine improves with opening and decanting/breathing for a bit before consuming (I've heard a rumour that some people can wait for a few minutes before scoffing the lot).