As we’re all aware Lidl have some cracking wines at cracking prices. Every few months they have a special “Wine Tour” and this Spain & Portugal focus is promised to be a great wone with some rediculously priced hidden gems.

I’m delighted Lidl’s “Lead Taster” Master of Wine Richard Bampfield will also be joining us and co-presenting the event with Wine Events Scotland's Diana Thompson. Richard is great fun and being an MW he’s obviously hugely knowledgeable and a naturally engaging presenter. We will also have Chris Scott, Lidl’s Marketing Manager in Scotland on hand to answer any questions you have about Lidl. We’ve had a lot of fun with the previous series of Lidl tastings and this is set to be another great tasting.

During the tasting we’ll be giving you a brief overview of where the wines come from and a bit about the style or grape variety and then of course we’ll taste them.

It’s completely up to you if you’d like to buy any or all of the wines to have ready to taste along with us. Alternatively, if you’d like to join us to find out what everyone else recommends then you’re welcome to.

It’s going to be both fun and informative and you’ll be able to ask Richard Bampfield MW any questions you may have regarding these wines. Both tastings will also be a great opportunity to experience a completely honest, independent and impartial review of these wines.Just remember the wines will be launched in store on Thursday 21 January (not before) so pop the date in your diary to head to your local Lidl. You'll be emailed the list of wines we'll be tasting or you can find these on the Wine Events Scotland Website.

Please note this event is for booking for the Red Wine Tasting the second week. We'll be tasting the whites the previous week on 23 January and you can find this on Eventbrite or Wine Events Scotland.