Wine: Something for the weekend?

6 Casillero del Diablo Carmenère; Lalla Gully Pinot Gris; 1998 CUNE Imperial Gran Reserva

Under a Fiver

2006 Casillero del Diablo Carmenère

A gold medal winner at this year's Decanter Wine Awards, this soft Chilean red displays a raspberryish character. £4.49, from £5.99, Sainsbury's Drinks Festival (to 11 Sept)

Under a Tenner

Lalla Gully Pinot Gris, Tasmania

The sheer quality of this spritz fresh and intense Alsace-like pinot gris from Tasmania should ensure its popularity. £9.99, Oddbins

Splash Out

1998 CUNE Imperial Gran Reserva

A grand reserve worthy of the title, this majestic, rioja from CUNE shows its class in a still youthful framework. An ultra-stylish red for classic meats and roasts. £20 – 25, Majestic, Tanners, Shrewsbury (01743 234500), Spain Direct (0870 010 1787),