Something for the weekend?: 2006 Preignes Cabernet Mourvèdre; 2004 Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon; 2005 Quinta do Vale Doña Maria Douro Red

Under a Fiver

2006 Preignes Cabernet Mourvèdre

With its attractive fresh cherryish aromas, this southern French blend of cabernet franc and mourvèdre boasts robust mulberry and raspberry fruitiness.

£4.99, if you buy 2, otherwise £5.99, Majestic

Under a Tenner

2004 Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a Western Australian take on the Margaux style with a sweet vanilla fragrance and powerfully intense opulent cassis fruit.

£8.99, M&S

Splash Out

2005 Quinta do Vale Doña Maria Douro Red

A bright 2005 blend, which displays dark berry fruits with a bittersweet chocolatey richness, smooth tannins and a damsony bite of acidity framed by well-crafted oak.

£17.99 - £18.70, Waitrose