Anthony Rose's wines of the week: Côtes du Rhône Villages; Paul Cluver Chardonnay, Elgin; Lowburn Ferry Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Night in

2013 Côtes du Rhône Villages

A grenache and syrah blend from Cellier des Dauphins with a twist of pepper and plenty of cherry notes, too. £8.50, Marks & Spencer

Dinner party

2013 Paul Cluver Chardonnay, Elgin

Paul Cluver's dry white with subtle toasty oak and peach and pineapple is refreshingly dry. £13.99, Tesco (major stores)

Splash out

2012 Lowburn Ferry Pinot Noir, Central Otago

This Kiwi pinot exudes a fresh berry fragrance with a savoury finish. £29-32.95, winetrust100.co.uk, Cambridge Wine