Wine: Simply Bulgarian Merlot; Terre di Faiano, Salento; La Demoiselle de Sociando

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Night in

Simply Bulgarian Merlot

Among the chirpy cheap reds at Tesco's spring press tasting, this non-vintage Bulgarian merlot from Domaine Boyar was one that stood out for everyday gluggability. £4.20, Tesco

Dinner party

2014 Terre di Faiano, Salento

From the myWaitrose showcase, this is a fragrant, floral organic dry white from Puglia showing the freshness of the new vintage fiano grape. £10.99, £8.79 with myWaitrose card, till 3 May

Splash out

2010 La Demoiselle de Sociando

The second wine of St Estèphe Château Sociando Mallet, this claret displays an attractive leafy scent with cassis fruit. £16.50 bottle/case, Tesco, buy 2 = £22.50, Marks & Spencer

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