Night in
2013 Pinot Noir Limited Edition, Leyda Valley, Cimarosa
This raspberry-scented Chilean pinot noir has a light touch of toasty oak, balanced by Pacific breezy freshness. £6.99, Lidl
Dinner party
2014 Taste The Difference Chablis Premier Cru Brocard
This youthfully vibrant chardonnay is a bone-dry white burgundy shot through with citrus. £14.50, down from £16, Sainsbury's
Splash out
2013 Font de Michelle Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Scented with plums and spice, this is a rich southern Rhône blend, full of opulent dark red fruits and tempered by notes of pepper. £25.99, Waitrose
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