NIGHT IN
2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays du Val de Loire
An aromatic summery dry white whose herb and nettle scents are supported by a zesty green pepper and gooseberry fruit. £6.49, Marks & Spencer
DINNER PARTY
2011 Zind Humbrecht Reserve Pinot Gris
A big wine from a giant Alsatian winemaker, intensely spicy and full-bodied with a spritz of honey-flecked apple and peach flavours. £14.99, buy 2 = £12.99, Majestic
SPLASH OUT
2011 Conterno Fantino Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino, Langhe
This shows the classic floral fragrance of the nebbiolo grape with spice-tinged cherry and plum fruit. £17.49, Great Western Wine, Bath (01225 322810)
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