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Vernon's avatar

Hi Luke, my wife & I are going to stay in Setúbal for about 6 weeks in June & July. I’m going to try out some of your Portuguese recommendations when we’re there, as we prefer to drink local wines and beers when travelling.

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Hi Vernon, fantastic sounds like a top trip. I might even be out there when you are so hopefully we can meet for a glass. I’ll keep the recommendations coming!

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Vernon's avatar

Hi Luke, I see you’re going to the Alentejo in June. My wife & I will be in Setúbal during June to mid-July. Any chance of you passing through that area? Perhaps to visit some of the wineries around Azeitão?

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Kate Lynch's avatar

Hi Luke I finally got round to subscribing . Is there a list for while shopping in France at supermarkets?

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Hello Kate, first of all thank you so much for subscribing. Unfortunately I don’t have much intel for French supermarkets - hopefully some of my recommendations will be the same though.

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Dave Rees's avatar

Thank you for these really appreciated!

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Steven's avatar

Hi Luke

Is there a way I can access previous lists? My local Sainsburys has sold out of quite a few so looking to see previous suggestions.

Many thanks

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Stuart Roberts's avatar

Hi Luke,

I'd love to see pictures of the bottles. I don't have any problem locating the retailer, but when inside I often can only find one of these bottles of I'm lucky... Pictures of the bottles would be great!

Thanks!

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Hi Stuart,

Still working out how I am able to do this on Substack. A project for the new year!

Thanks for your feedback much appreciated.

Cheers Luke

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Stuart Roberts's avatar

No problem, keep up the good work I enjoy trying new wines!

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James Leavett's avatar

Aldi ones are great - just bought the Waitrose ones for Xmas - confident they will be great although I did open the Zalze Shiraz and was underwhelmed.

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Neil Harkness's avatar

Have to go to England for the multi buy discounts, but definitely have to try some

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Ian Simmonds's avatar

Thanks for the recommendation am going to try the Portuguese red from Sainsbury’s.

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Tom Love's avatar

Interesting to see some Eastern European wines in Lidl. Recently had an excellent Pinot Noir from Romania so will certainly be giving those alternative regions a go. Cheers!

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Colette Duane's avatar

Looking forward to trying some, thankyou

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Mirko Morandi's avatar

Hi Luke, I always look forward each month’s drop! Will try to explore most of them, usually rarely your suggestions disappoint, keep the hard work!

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Brilliant thank you Mirko. Really appreciate your comment!

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Charlotte Edwards's avatar

Have you tried Codorniu Albarino from co op? Thought I had seen it on your list, very good for £9.50

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Certainly have! I did a video on it on TikTok.

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Elisabeth Carr's avatar

Hi. Our Tesco delivery has just arrived with your September 24 full list included - lots on 25% off at the mo. The Les Terrasses has just been uncorked for this evening!

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Great news Elisabeth. Hope you enjoy.

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David Will's avatar

Les Terrasses St Nicolas Cabernet Franc Tesco , bang on Luke as usual .

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Spot on!

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David Waldron's avatar

Hi Luke. I had the Tesco Zuccardi Serie A Malbec last night. It had a sharp tannic finish; didn’t work for me. Did I get a “bad bottle” or is this just not my wine?

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Luke Flunder's avatar

Hi David, sorry it wasn’t to your taste. Normally Zuccardi is pretty rounded but there can always be bottle variation etc. do you normally go for Malbec?

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David Will's avatar

NEW Zuccardi Serie A Malbec, Argentina (R) bold, plump, ripe. Bloody hell this is good 😊👍

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Luke Flunder's avatar

I’m going to this winery in October!

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