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Irish Times
an hour ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Secret wine loves: the bottles Irish consumers like to regularly buy
Most wine lovers tend to prefer the esoteric, lesser-known (and usually more expensive) wines. But these are not always affordable or accessible to the average wine drinker. So what are the most popular wines with you the consumer? I asked three of the multiples and one independent wine shop to put forward their bestselling wines. Aldi wine ambassador Tom Doorley says: 'Looking at the most popular wines in the spring/summer selection, I'm reminded that our customers are always willing to try something new. I think Irish consumers are keen to try offbeat wines and the initial feedback is positive. Current top sellers include a Lebanese red and a white Costières de Nîmes, so not exactly the usual suspects. Add to that an Argentinian Viognier and a Caladoc Rouge from Languedoc and you can see how Aldi are trying to offer wines from new regions as well as the well-established favourites.' Below I include a malbec that is part of the Aldi core range, available throughout the year. In contrast, a Lidl spokesperson says: 'Irish drinkers tend to be conservative in their wine choices, often opting for well-known traditional varieties. However, we've observed an increase in sales of New World wines particularly Chilean and Argentinian wines. Price is a key factor for our customers, with our most popular wine prices ranging from €7.00 to €11.99. Rosé is experiencing a rise in popularity throughout the year. Our most popular wines currently include Prosecco Frizzante (€7.99), Cimarosa Chenin Blanc (€7.70), Pinot Grigio IGT Delle Venezie (€7.29), Chardonnay Pays d'OC (€7.99), and Hachón Ribera del Duero Reserva (€10.99)." Lynne Coyle, wine director at O'Briens Wine says they sell Albariño and Primitivo in good quantities, but the Mâcon-Lugny Grande Réserve below and the Gran Reserva Monte Real Rioja are among their top-selling wines. 'Our Mâcon-Lugny Grande Réserve continues to grow, even though there can sometimes be a reluctance to buy chardonnay. Sustainably grown and from one of the top co-operatives in France, this fresh, fruity unoaked wine offers an affordable way to discover Burgundy. Both Reserva and Gran Reserva Rioja are popular; the wines are released after ageing at the winery with good fruit but also an evolved complexity, integrated oak and resolved tannins, so an interesting wine style, but approachable.' READ MORE [ John Wilson: Loire white wines made for warm-weather drinking Opens in new window ] Séan Gargano opened the independent wine shop MacCurtain Wine Cellar in Cork three years ago. 'We still have the grapes that have become brands like sauvignon, malbec and Pinot Grigio, but we are a niche shop, and most of our clients come here because they don't want to buy what's in the multiples. We are family-owned and run, and stock a lot of small family-owned wineries, but I never want to be a snob to customers. We only do European wines for environmental reasons, so my job is to hit all those buttons, but closer to home and probably cheaper too. I just listen and offer something different. I never want to talk down to people. Instead of Marlborough sauvignon, we sell lots of Le Paysan Blanc (see below).' Pinot Grigio 2023, Giulio Pasotti, IGT delle Venezie 12%, €7.28 Light refreshing easy pear and apple fruits with a rounded finish. A perfect summer sipper by itself or with light snacks and salads. From Lidl Specially Selected Buenas Vidas Malbec 2023, Argentina 13%, €7.99 Another Aldi favourite, this is a medium-bodied elegant style of malbec with fresh dark cherry, plum and blueberry fruits. Enjoy it with firm cheeses, red meats, pizza or pasta with tomato sauces. From Aldi [ Riesling, muscadet, sherry: Time to give these unloved wines a second chance Opens in new window ] Mâcon-Lugny Grande Réserve 2023 13%, €20.96 / €16.95 Fresh lightly textured pear and apple fruits with a vibrant acidity and dry finish. Great value at €16.95. Drink alongside most fish or white meats. From O'Briens Le Bordeaux du Paysan Blanc 2023, Satellite Wines, Organic 12.5%, €21.50-23.50 Light, fresh and aromatic with very attractive lemon and apricot fruits, finishing dry. Before dinner or with most fish and white meats. Stockists: MacCurtain, Cork; 64Wine, Glasthule; Nelly's, D9; Lennox Street Grocer, D8; Lilith, D7
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Lidl pulls popular snack from shelves in urgent warning over health risks
Lidl has urged some shoppers to immediately return Cookies & Cream Protein Bars, made by Healthy Fit, because they contain milk and soya, not declared in English on the label Lidl has warned shoppers to return a popular protein bar to supermarkets as it has been pulled from shelves over health fears. The supermarket has recalled Cookies & Cream Protein Bars, made by Healthy Fit, in Northern Ireland because they contain milk and soya, items not declared in English on the label. This therefore poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to soya. The Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert. Healthy Fit is recalling the product and has been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations. And Lidl, which has more than 1,000 stores in the UK, will display point of sale notices in affected supermarkets to explain why the bars are being removed and what customers should do if they have purchased them. The 60g Cookies & Cream Protein Bars with the batch code 002851 and a best before date of January 2026 are affected. Customers who have bought the items and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or soya are advised not to eat them. Instead, they should return the product to the store where it was bought for a full refund, with or without a receipt. It comes after a popular snack was recalled over fears it could be contaminated with Grape Tree has pulled its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing was found in one of its batches. The product that has been recalled has the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026. The pack size is 250g. infections can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. And the Polarn O. Pyret Poppy Print Romper, a popular baby clothing item, was withdrawn from sale at Marks & Spencer following customer safety complaints. The item was sold online, and parents and carers are being urged to check if they have the affected product at home. "Polarn O. Pyret has issued a Product Recall due to safety complaints with their Poppy Print Romper, T94 8409A in the specified sizes 1–12 Months," the supermarket said. A popular pizza product was urgently recalled this month due to a major packaging error. Zizzi recalled Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza because it may have contained milk, which was not mentioned on the label. The urgent recall came as there was a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. If you consume dairy if you have an intolerance to it, you risk symptoms such as stomach pain or discomfort, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation and sickness.
Glasgow Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
I tested Lidl's new Dubai Chocolate spread and it was a treat
Officially called Della Sante Dubai-Style Chocolate Cream, this follows on from the supermarket launching their own version of the TikTok-famous bar earlier in the year. You may have seen the original confection on the social media platform in the past year or so, as it went viral with many people trying it. Created by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier in 2021, it combines pistachio nuts and milk chocolate alongside some Middle Eastern flavours. Lidl released a £3.99 version of this with the J.D. Gross Dubai-Style Chocolate bar on their TikTok shop on March 20. A limited stock of 6,000 bars was sold out within an hour, with around 72 bars being purchased per minute, according to the supermarket. Due to its popularity, Lidl made the bars available to buy in its stores at the end of the same month. Now it has launched a 190g jar of Dubai Chocolate spread, which can be purchased for £3.99. I was interested in seeing how this spread would stack up to the bar, so I tested it out. I tested Lidl's new Dubai Chocolate spread Back in March, I compared the regular Lidl Dubai Chocolate bar from the supermarket with a more expensive £15 one and wasn't exactly impressed with either of them. Therefore, my expectations were perhaps somewhat lowered for the spread, where I was merely hoping it would rise above being a bit boring. The Lidl Dubai Chocolate spread comes in a 190g jar (Image: Newsquest) Lidl's Della Sante Dubai-Style Chocolate Cream combines Kadayif pastry and chocolate to create a thick, crunchy spread. While you could use the spread on anything of your choosing, I just went for the classic option of putting it on a piece of toast. The spread didn't look the most appetising (Image: Newsquest) The thickness of the spread didn't hinder my ability to cover the surface of the toast, but it didn't look like the most appetising thing to eat either. The benefit of the bar is that the green sludgy mixture is encased in some milk chocolate. Lidl's Dubai Chocolate spread ended up being quite tasty (Image: Newsquest) You don't get that here, with my mum saying it looked like I had put fish paste on a bit of toast. However, to my surprise, the actual taste was genuinely quite good. Recommended reading: It was fairly sweet, and the crunchy parts of it complemented the toast really well. As mentioned previously, I wasn't too enamoured with Lidl's version of the chocolate bar, so the spread outdoes it in almost every way. If you're a fan of the bar anyway, I can imagine you'll like this, but if you weren't quite onboard, this may persuade you.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Lidl urgently recalls popular protein snack from shelves due to ‘health risks' as shoppers urged to ‘return them'
Protein snack pulled from shelves over hidden ingredients that could cause allergic reactions NOT FIT TO EAT Lidl urgently recalls popular protein snack from shelves due to 'health risks' as shoppers urged to 'return them' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIDL has urgently pulled a popular protein snack from shelves over health fears, urging shoppers to return it immediately. The Cookies & Cream Protein Bars, made by Healthy Fit, are being recalled from Lidl stores in Northern Ireland because they contain milk and soya, which are not declared in English on the label. 2 Lidl will display point of sale notices in affected stores to explain why the bars are being removed Credit: Getty 2 The recall affects the 60g Cookies & Cream Protein Bars with the batch code 002851 and a best before date of January 2026 This poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to soya. The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert warning: 'This product contains milk and soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya.' Healthy Fit is recalling the product and has been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations. Lidl will display point of sale notices in affected stores to explain why the bars are being removed and what customers should do if they have purchased them. Read more on News TOTAL RECALL Marks & Spencer urgently recalls baby product due to 'safety complaints' The recall affects the 60g Cookies & Cream Protein Bars with the batch code 002851 and a best before date of January 2026. Customers who have bought the bars and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or soya are advised not to eat them. Instead, they should return the product to the store where it was bought for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Lidl urgently recalls popular protein snack from shelves due to ‘health risks' as shoppers urged to ‘return them'
LIDL has urgently pulled a popular protein snack from shelves over health fears, urging shoppers to return it immediately. The Cookies & Cream Protein Bars, made by Healthy Fit, are being recalled from Lidl stores in Northern Ireland because they contain milk and soya, which are not declared in English on the label. Advertisement 2 Lidl will display point of sale notices in affected stores to explain why the bars are being removed Credit: Getty 2 The recall affects the 60g Cookies & Cream Protein Bars with the batch code 002851 and a best before date of January 2026 This poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to soya. The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert warning: 'This product contains milk and soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya.' Healthy Fit is recalling the product and has been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations. Lidl will display point of sale notices in affected stores to explain why the bars are being removed and what customers should do if they have purchased them. Advertisement Read more on News The recall affects the 60g Cookies & Cream Protein Bars with the batch code 002851 and a best before date of January 2026. Customers who have bought the bars and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or soya are advised not to eat them. Instead, they should return the product to the store where it was bought for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
