Wine: Something For The Weekend?

2007 Tesco Finest* Viña Mara Rioja

Take advantage of Tesco's special offer on this rioja from Baron de Ley, a succulently cherryish pure tempranillo with vanilla and coconut undertones and matured in American oak. £7.99, down from £9.99, Tesco

2011 The King's Favour Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

A pungently zesty new vintage Kiwi sauvignon blanc with intense passion fruit flavours tinged with refreshing blackcurrant leaf notes. £12.49, buy 2 NZ wines = £9.99 , Majestic

2010 Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir, De Bortoli, Victoria

Elegant Aussie expression of pinot noir's seductive strawberryish fruit with a burgundy-like quality. £15.25-£19.99. Four Walls Wine (01243 535353), Theatre of Wine (020-8858 6363)