Wines of the week: Stanley Estates Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010; Domaine Les Yeuses 'les Epices' Syrah 2009; Trivento Malbec 2009

Terry Kirby selects the best bottles to buy

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Stanley Estates Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010

The first of three winners from the 2011 International Wine Challenge (IWC), this topped both the New Zealand and International Sauvignon Blanc categories – some achievement given the stiff local competition for a winery that is a relatively recent venture by an expat British couple. The bottle is remarkable: vibrant and refreshing on the palate, with stunning, intense flavours of lime, gooseberry, elderflower and green peppers. £10.95, herculeswines.co.uk; £12.50, ampsfinewines.co.uk

Midweek meal

Domaine Les Yeuses 'les Epices' Syrah 2009

Though made by the Mediterranean in Languedoc-Roussillon, this has the lush fruit flavours of a northern Rhône wine, which, as the name suggests, is nicely offset with lots of typical Syrah pepper and spices, with a tinge of violets. The IWC Great Value Red Under £12 wine is the perfect accompaniment to almost any grilled meats or tomato-based pasta dishes. £8.99, majestic.co.uk (buy two for £6.99 each as part of a minimum order of six varied bottles)

Bargain basement

Trivento Malbec 2009

Winner of the IWC Great Value Red Under £7 award, this bargain from Asda's Extra Special range is a great no-frills Malbec, easy to glug down in the garden this summer. With characteristic, powerful flavours of ripe berry and dried fruits, coupled with a smoky, tarry, lengthy finish, it would be great with barbecued lamb or chicken – and would not disgrace the dinner table. £6.48, Asda

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