Wine: Adi Badenhorst Kalander Red; Famille Perrin Vinsobres; Cherubino Chardonnay

Night in

2013 Adi Badenhorst Kalander Red

From Swartland's pioneers of old-vine wine production, Adi Badenhorst, this is a full-flavoured, dark berry-fruited blend of shiraz, mourvèdre and cinsault. £7.99, Morrisons

Dinner party

2012 Famille Perrin Vinsobres, Réserve du Mistral

Vinsobres is growing into one of those southern Rhône reds that offers great value, as with this vivid, loganberry-fruited syrah and grenache blend. £14, Marks & Spencer

Splash out

2012 Cherubino Chardonnay, Margaret River

An accomplished dry white with subtle citrus and grilled hazelnut aromas and an agreeable richenss to it. £23.71-£29.99, The Drink Shop, Exel Wines, SH Jones, Secret Cellar