Wine: 2014 Wine Atlas Marzemino, Trentino; 2013 Juliénas, Domaine du Clos Fief, Michel Tête; 2012 Saintsbury Carneros Chardonnay

Night in

2014 Wine Atlas Marzemino, Trentino

The new vintage from this distinctive north Italian grape is bright in berry fruit aromas with a juicy cherryish flavour. £5.48, down from £5.97, Asda.

Dinner party

2013 Juliénas, Domaine du Clos Fief, Michel Tête

This gamay from the Beaujolais cru of Juliénas is wonderfully opulent. £11.70, down from £13.60, Tanners Wines.

Splash out

2012 Saintsbury Carneros Chardonnay

This fine California chardonnay from Carneros shows toasty, rich aromas and creamy-textured fruit. £19.99, multibuy £14.99, Majestic.