Night In
2012 Bodegas Manzano Mas de Victor Graciano
Made entirely from the distinctive graciano grape, there’s a pepper-spicy aromatic element to this youthful, bright rioja. £8.99, Sainsbury’s
Dinner party
2012 Steitz Trocken, Rheinhessen
A fresh, dry German riesling with lively citrus aromas enhanced by a squeeze of juicy, bitter-lemon flavour. £13, Chix & Buck, Brixton, chixandbuck.com
Splash out
2010 Escarpment Pinot Noir Te Rehua, Martinborough
From Larry ‘Mr New Zealand Pinot Noir’ McKenna, this delivers a delightful mouthful of summer pudding red fruits with spicy oak. £30, Marks & Spencer
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