We Put Aldi’s $20 Wines Against $50+ Bottles. The Results Shocked Us.

Send us Fan MailWe blind taste Aldi’s Blackstone Paddock against renowned Australian bottles and were absolutely shocked by what we found.• Aldi wines + our end of year partnership• Aldi Blackstone Paddock Tasmanian Pinot Gris ($19.99) tasted with a renowned Tasmanian Pinot Gris worth approx $40 - a beautiful alsatian style with savoury notes and oily texture.• Aldi Blackstone Paddock Margaret River Chardonnay ($19.99) tasted with a great $70 Margaret River Chardonnay. It emerged as a modern, flinty style. Daring, aimed at wine nerds - impressive.• Aldi Blackstone Paddock Tasmanian Pinot Noir ($19.99) beside two other Tassie Pinot Noirs ($40 and $50) - the Aldi stood tall in quality, delivering finesse.• Aldi Blackstone Paddock Margaret River Cabernet ($19.99) structure, tannin, and cellaring advice• Why Aldi’s team leans into authentic regional profiles• Availability notes and state restrictions on liquor sales• Teaser for next week’s interview with the Aldi wine buyerCheck out your local Aldi store and explore the Blackstone Paddock rangeFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmeland TikTok! @winewithmegmel