Night in
2013 The Exquisite Collection Clare Valley Riesling
From the ever-reliable Taylor's, aka Wakefield, in south Australia's Riesling-producing Clare Valley, it is aromatic and scrumptiously zingy. Good with fish. £6.99, Aldi
Dinner party
2012 Tamar Ridge Devil's Corner Pinot Noir, Tasmania
With its berry-like perfume, this could be from Burgundy's Savigny-lès-Beaune, only there's more opulent spice and fruit. £13-15, Rannoch Scott, Bon Coeur, Hawkshead Wines
Splash out
2012 Cloudy Bay Te Koko
The Graves-style brother to New Zealand's iconic sauvignon. The fresh herb and gooseberry qualities here are intense and have a creamy richness. Around £30, Jeroboams, Hedonism, Ocado
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