Sunday lunch
Château La Gorce, Médoc, 2009
In the exceptional year of 2009, even a lesser-known Cru Bourgeois represents great value. This Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend is an accessible, youthful, vibrant claret, full of upfront, ripe, sweet fruit, with just a smoky tang. Will match any autumnal game. £11.87, christopherpiperwines.co.uk; £14, hhandc.co.uk
Midweek meal
Santuario Malbec Shiraz 2014
This interesting Argentine blend is defiantly different – the gorgeous lively blackberry fruit flavours of Malbec work well with the spicy Shiraz; young and fresh and bursting with flavour, while remaining nicely rounded. Drink with all pizza and tomato-based pasta dishes. £7.49, ministryofdrinks.co.uk
Bargain basement
Tesco Finest Grechetto 2013
A solo outing here for a grape normally used in Italian blends, and with commendable results: medium-bodied and easily drinkable, with dominant fresh citrus flavour overlaying a little tangy, almost honeyed underpinning, this would be perfect with some creamy tagliatelle or smoked salmon. £6.99, Tesco
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