Wine: 2014 The Exquisite Collection Limestone Coast Chardonnay; 2012 Viñalba Reservado de la Familia Malbec; 2013 Joseph Mellot Menetou-Salon Les Thureaux

Night in

2014 The Exquisite Collection Limestone Coast Chardonnay

A well-crafted Aussie chardonnay in Mâcon-like mould with notes of vanilla and appley fruit in its aromas, still finishing drinkably dry. £5.99, Aldi

Dinner party

2012 Viñalba Reservado de la Familia Malbec

This Argentinian malbec made from grapes in the Uco Valley of the Andes punches way above its weight with resplendently rich, dark berry fruit flavour. £9.99, Morrisons

Splash out

2013 Joseph Mellot Menetou-Salon Les Thureaux

This Loire dry white is scented with nettle-tinged gooseberry and tropical fruit. £17.65, North and South, Noble Green, Evingtons, DeFine, Amps, Partridges, Halifax, Hoults