REDS
Bronze medal winner - 2011 Carmagnole Prestige Caramany is a rustic treat for £9.99 at M&S - earthy and robust with peppery finish.
For everyday drinking over the long festive meals - 2011 Tesco Simply Garnacha for only £4.49.
Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2008 is £17.99 at Waitrose and has all the power of a Shiraz without having to chew it when you have more than one glass. Balanced and with the right hint of spice.
WHITES
Tesco's Mâcon Blanc Villages 2011 is a top value white to go with most white meats and as it's just £4.99 you can drink lots of it.
A gorgeous citrus edge to this dry white. The Parcel Series Riesling 2006 is £6.99 if you buy two at Majestic - love this and for the money a fantastic Christmas treat.
FIZZ
JS Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Champagne is at Sainsbury’s and as it's on offer at £14.98 is a decent value and very decent tasting sparkler.
At the Co-op the Co-operative Les Pionniers Champagne NV is just £16.99 till New Year's Eve. A lovely fizz with a biscuit-nose.
PORT
2008 Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port at Tesco reduced to £10.50 - a value priced port with the right amount of fire as it goes down.
