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Bold and fruity with huge flavours
Domaine Vistalba Vinalba Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Argentina) £8.99 WaitroseIntense, rugged, juicy dark flavours - a real belter
Clos La Coutale, Cahors 2010 (France) £8.95 Berry Bros & RuddOodles of modern fruit whilst retaining a more classic firm structure
Chateau Saint-Go Saint-Mont Rouge 2008 (France) £13.99 Vinopic.comAmazingly tangy red that has real backbone and classic appeal
Phillipe Michel Cremant du Jura Chardonnay 2010 (France) £6.99 AldiOutrageously good value fizz with plenty of fine bubbles
Gorgeous herbal and floral aromas; deep, luscious fruit flavours
Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 2006. £9.99 on sale TannersLots of upfront fruit, with characteristic touches of cassis and mint
Marques de la Sierra Blanco, Montilla-Moriles 2010. £4.99 on sale Adnamsintriguingly full-bodied white; firm, nutty, woody (but not oaky)
rich white full of apricot and honeysuckle
Paul Mas Viognier/Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc 2011 (£8.29, Waitrose)citrussy kick to the gentle apricot for a lighter, snappier white
D'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Marsanne/Viognier, Australia 2011 (£9.99, Sainsbury's)subtle creamy feel; opulent but pure stone and tropical fruit
ripe, brambley
Utiel Requena Valsan 1831 Bobal (13.5% abv Morrisons online £6.99)cheery, swiggable
Domaine Massamier la Mignarde Cuvée des Oliviers (13.5% abv Berry Bros £7.95)delicious southern French vin de pays
a nice little sherried number
Glenlivet 15 year-old French Oak Reservefruit and nut in a glass
Kilchoman - Machir Baylively little malt, like liquid gold and charcoal in a glass
Cutty Sark 25 year-old Blended WhiskyToffee and Raisin
Arran Robert Burns Single Maltzesty and malt-filled with notes of apples and pears
Smacks of fruitcake and plum, with a note of mocha
Domaine Bellier Cheverny 2011, Loire, France (£10 James Nicholson)fresh and succulent sauvignon blanc, with a bright note of tangerine
Massaya Classic Red 2009, Lebanon (£12.75, James Nicholson)Mingles ripe red berries with spicy, savoury, leathery hints
tight texture, a hint of cashew and peach and a gentle bloom of exotic warmth
Paparuda Pinot Noir 2011 Romania (12%, Wine Rack, £6.99)cheap, rounded, easy to drink pinot noir
Finest* St Mont 2011 France (13%, Tesco 229 stores £6.99)think grapefruit rind and apple; slightly glossy texture