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From Spain
Bodegas Castaño Solanera Yecla 2012
From the baking heat of south-eastern Spain comes this full-bodied, powerful, Mourvèdre-dominated red blend. Rich, dark, baked black fruits, with a little touch of mocha. Ideal with beef bourguignon or a pork and chorizo stew. £14.99, slurp.co.uk
From Chile
Marqués de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Smoothly elegant, structured and with a long and satisfying finish, this is Bordeaux by way of Chile: mellow blackcurrant and cassis flavours, hints of tar and chocolate. Savour with game casseroles, venison or roast pheasant. £12.80, tanners-wines.co.uk; £13, winedirect.co.uk
From France
Domaine d'Aigues Belles, Cuvée Nicole Rouge 2012
An organically produced, oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Merlot blend delivering a lip-smacking blast of Languedoc Garrigue-scented sunshine. From a website specialising in limited-edition sales of small French producers, so try with those Gallic staples coq au vin or cassoulet. £14, yoursommelier.co.uk (available until 19 January)
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