Two Europeans and one from the other side of the world to test your tastebuds

Jean-Luc Colombo “Les Vignes Rousses”, Côtes du Rhône, France 2009 (£5.99 reduced from £7.99, Majestic) Something in the spicy pepper and blackberry flavours of classic Côtes du Rhône fits just perfectly with the chill evenings, fallen leaves and bonfire smoke of autumn. This nicely priced new addition to the Majestic range is no exception: putting the accent firmly on crunchy hedgerow fruit with a touch of peppercorn, it would be at its happiest accompanying bangers and mash.

Marquesa de la Cruz Garnacha/Syrah/Mazuelo, Campo de Borja, Spain 2010 (£6.99, Sainsbury’s) The Campo de Borja region of north-west Spain is a great source of bargain red wines, and this one is particularly good value. Made by the talented Scottish expat winemaker Norrel Robertson MW, it’s a vibrantly juicy, unoaked blend, full of bright cherry-berry flavours and an attractive sappy character that make it just right for pork chops or a plate of Spanish ham.

Seifried Estate “Sweet Agnes” Riesling, Nelson, New Zealand 2010 (£13.99, 37.5cl, Waitrose) If you’ve ever been charmed by the sweet-and-sour effects of classic sweet German riesling – or a tarte tatin – then this modern Kiwi classic would be the ideal weekend treat. Sweet and honeyed, it is cut with scalpel-sharp acidity and a mandarin-orange zestiness. Try a glass in lieu of a sweet chutney or quince jelly with some ripe soft cheese or mature cheddar.

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