Wines of the Week

Saturday 14 October 2000 00:00 BST

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White: 1999 Carmen GewÃ¼rztraminer, £5.49, Waitrose While most commonly associated with Alsace, the fragrant and spicy gewÃ¼rztraminer grape crops up in surprising places. The Carmen grapes come from Chile's Curico Valley to make an elegantly scented dry white, with just a touch of the delicious hallmark lychee spiciness of the variety. Made for spicy Pad Thai noodles.

Red: 1996 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon, £9.99, Tesco Cabernet sauvignon is not Argentina's strongest suit, but this stylish red from Catena's Agrelo vineyard in Mendoza is an exception to the rule. Its maturity lends a savoury richness to the wine. And the evolution of the tannins makes it perfect to drink now, ideally with a juicy rib-eye.

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