Lidl’s wine range is reliable and occasionally surprising, with the best Lidl wines representative of some astute buying and astonishing value. Whatever your interpretation of ‘value’ might be, there’s no doubt that the ‘discounters’ have established a niche for unmissable deals in the drinks aisles.
For the wine lover in the aisles at Lidl, there’s always something different to discover that’s sufficiently affordable to take a chance on – and more often than not, it’s a bargain. These days, the German discounter is leaning into a rather different way of doing things from the other supermarkets by shrinking the core range of wines and instead, offering a constantly evolving set of monthly ‘Wine Tours’, each featuring around 8 to 10 new wines. This clever way of working allows the buyers to pick up ‘unmissable’ small parcels of wines at incredibly low prices and, essentially, audition them with their customers to see which ones are hits. The result is win-win: more choice and impressively low price tags for the customer and the freedom to list lesser-known, more idiosyncratic styles without the burden of excess stock or long-term financial ties if they don’t sell.
There is always a strong selection of bottles for wine lovers seeking something off the beaten track
It helps that there are not one but three Masters of Wine who assist the Lidl buying team: Richard Bampfield MW, Caroline Gilbey MW and Ed Adams MW, all of whom help to identify quality wines, as well as reviewing and writing notes to guide customers. And while what’s on offer in the Wine Tours can still occasionally be a little hit or miss, there is always a strong selection of bottles for wine lovers seeking something off the beaten track, alongside some stonkingly good classic styles that deliver exceptional value. Having MWs with specialist expertise, such as Caroline Gilbey’s decades of experience with Central and Eastern European wines, also gives Lidl the confidence to explore unfamiliar grapes from less obvious places.
Ultimately, if you’re looking for everyday wines that deliver flavour and balance without a hefty price tag, there are a number of decent options at Lidl. Below are ten bottles spanning the April, May, June and July Wine Tours, as well as the core range. Grab them while you can as and when they become available.
Take a look below at the best Lidl wines to put in your basket in 2026.
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10 of the best Lidl wines in 2026
