Tesco Value Red Wine Only 3.49

PoundsandPence_2

I was in me local Tesco the other day and I was looking for an expensive tasting but cheap wine and I can across the Tesco value Spanish Red Wine in a carton for 3.49.
The minute I 'uncorked' the carton I was hit by the gorgeous smell of caramelised figs, I poured meself a glass, I dont own any wine glasses so i sloshed some into a plastic tumbler and sat down in my favorite chair to relax and unwind with me tesco value wine.
Upon the first sip I noticed that the wine had key notes of butterscotch with a slight undertone of blackberry and peach.
I sipped some more and I noticed a hint of roasted almond and some deep floral notes - Geranium perhaps with a touch of orange blossom.
By the end of the carton I had picked up on a more woody and spicy tone , clove and vanilla? coated in molasses .

Hope this helps - its a great wine! proper quality

bravobeastie

LOL - Detailed

thatguy1

what size is the carton? (don't worry found it 1L http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=259702366 )
Also have Rose 1L for £3.65 http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=259693945
And White 1L for £3.31 http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=259702395


Sainsbury's also have a range of basic wines in 75cl bottles for £2.74. Red, White, Rose.
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/global_search/global_result.jsp?bmForm=global_search&GLOBAL_DATA._search_term1=basic+wine&GLOBAL_DATA._searchType=0&bmUID=1295045286732

ginger_manx

How many cartons did you down!!!

ChrisEvanson

You are having a giraffe surely lol

ginger_manx

ChrisEvanson wrote: »

You are having a giraffe surely lol

A Caraffe perhaps!!

ChrisEvanson

ginger_manx wrote: »

A Caraffe perhaps!!

I have visions of them drinking it from the carton!:beer:

mike_paterson

The Tesco red is suprisingly drinkable - not sure of the real quality but nice enough for an ultra cheapie, and a lot better than many more expensive wines.

An added bonus is that if you drop it on the way to the car park it will not smash

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine

Hmm, might pick some up and use as cooking wine, should keep fine

kprigg

I have tried the Rose, I would steer clear of that in future.

Totality

PoundsandPence wrote: »

I was in me local Tesco the other day and I was looking for an expensive tasting but cheap wine and I can across the Tesco value Spanish Red Wine in a carton for 3.49.
The minute I 'uncorked' the carton I was hit by the gorgeous smell of caramelised figs, I poured meself a glass, I dont own any wine glasses so i sloshed some into a plastic tumbler and sat down in my favorite chair to relax and unwind with me tesco value wine.
Upon the first sip I noticed that the wine had key notes of butterscotch with a slight undertone of blackberry and peach.
I sipped some more and I noticed a hint of roasted almond and some deep floral notes - Geranium perhaps with a touch of orange blossom.
By the end of the carton I had picked up on a more woody and spicy tone , clove and vanilla? coated in molasses .

Hope this helps - its a great wine! proper quality

Just admit you threw some fruit, nuts and spices in your glass of cheap plonk

Must say, for under £5 a bottle, the red Black Tower is surprisingly good.