Wine: François Lurton Janeil Gros Manseng and Sauvignon; Iona Chardonnay; The Lane Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz, Adelaide Hills

Night in

2013 François Lurton Janeil Gros Manseng and Sauvignon

Think Loire Valley sauvignon and then add a sherbet-grapefruit zest to this lively Côtes de Gascogne with its spring-like crackle of freshness. £7.75, Oddbins

Dinner party

2013 Iona Chardonnay

From Elgin's cool, ocean-misty vineyards in the Cape, this is a beguiling chardonnay made in the burgundian mould, with an elegantly nutty finish. Around £15, Marks & Spencer, Hennings, Davis Bell McCraith

Splash out

2012 The Lane Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz, Adelaide Hills

Aussie shiraz showing a herby mint and lavender fragrance in an accomplished red with a blackberry richness and peppery-fruit edge. £24.50, Corney & Barrow