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fragrant, bulging with black fruit flavours; a hint of chocolate
Emiliana O Viognier 2010, Chile. £7.99, Tescoscented, summery fruity flavours with a jostle of aromatic spice
Chateau de Vieux Parc Corbieres 2008, France. £11.25, Jeroboamsmeaty and smoky vino; smouldering chunky wine
Chateau Aydie Madiran 2008, France. £13.49 WaitroseBurly and rich with surprisingly vibrant flavours
Planalto Douro White Resereva 2010, Portugal. On offer £5.99, MajesticDelicate floral fragrance and excellent value for money
reminds me of stewed figs, mulching compost and clean hay
Domaine de Fontesque Corbières 2009 France (14.5%, M&S, £9.99)think swirling dry autumn leaves and dried figs rather than anything wetter
Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2010 Spain (14.5%, Majestic, 2 @ £13.99)less of a velvet touch and more firm lines than some Priorats
yeasty aromas and raspberry ripple-style mousse
2009 Aglianico, Terredora, IGT Campania. £12.95, Jeroboams/LaytonsScented with dark berry fruits tinged with spice and etched with a bramble fruit
2007 Mas d'Auzières, Sympathy Pour Les Stones. ~£14, Loeb, Good Wine Shop, HangingditchSyrah; smoky, spicy and full of blackberry fruit
invigorating refreshment; nutty richness alongside the lemony fruit
Domaine Balland-Chapuis Côteaux du Giennois, Loire 2010 (£7.99 on offer Waitrose)gentle floral nose reminiscent of apple blossom and a citrussy palate
Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina 2010 (£18.95, Lea & Sandeman)sensual and silky; better than any sub-£20 red Burgundy I've tried
lemon and grapefruit peel on the nose, fresh lemon juice on the palate
Kaiken Malbec Bonarda Limited Selection 2009 (2 @ £7.49 Majestic)smooth, full-bodied; would be a cracking with steak
The Crater Rim 2010 Pinot Noir (£12.95, Lea & Sandeman; 14% abv)lovely, pure fruit but it isn't excessively jammy
apricot flavours skilfully balanced with gentle, lemon-based freshness
2011 Casa Leona Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 13.5%. £7.49, M&Sspice and mocha touches yet vibrant black cherry fruit
softer pears and lime, a richer texture, and is fab with spicy prawns
Co-operative Fairtrade Torrontés-Chardonnay 2011, La Rioja (£4.99)aromatic and bright with passion fruit and lychee notes
Viñalba Seleccion Torrontés 2011, Lujan de Cuyo (Majestic, 2 @ £7.99)snap of fresh lemon zest and kiwi, and green apples on the finish