Wine: 2013 Marks & Spencer Syrah de l'Ardèche; 2014 Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache; 2013 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir

Night in

2013 Marks & Spencer Syrah de l'Ardèche, Cave Saint-Désirat

This raspberry syrah is imbued with spice and is sufficiently juicy-textured to make it a gluggy party drink. £7.50, M&S

Dinner party

2014 Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache

Barossa's family firm of Yalumba does a fine job of delivering a plump and savoury red that's good with grills and roasts. £12, Morrisons

Splash out

2013 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand

Sweetly berry scented with subtle oak, this Kiwi red shows a lively summer pudding freshness. £22.50, £18 multi-buy, Majestic