Wine: 2014 Tesco finest* South Africa Swartland Malbec; 2014 The Islander Sangiovese, Kangaroo Island; 2013 Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru, Domaine Gérard Thomas et Filles

Night in

2014 Tesco finest* South Africa Swartland Malbec

Spicy, with nutmeg on the nose, this youthful red made from the malbec grape in the Cape's Swartland region is blackberry juicy from sweet start to savoury finish. £7.99, Tesco

Dinner party

2014 The Islander Sangiovese, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Jacques Lurton coaxes herby perfumes from the chianti grape, and cherry fruit polished by oak and vanilla on the tongue. £12, or buy 2 online or 6 in store =£9, Marks & Spencer

Splash out

2013 Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru, Domaine Gérard Thomas et Filles

This white burgundy combines the nuttiness of barrel-fermentation with textured, peachy fruit. £25, buy 2 = £20, Majestic, £19.99, Waitrose