WINE LIST

A mighty southern Italian red blend kicks off this week’s selection

1 2016 Baciato, Negroamaro/ Primitivo, Puglia, Italy

£9.99, virginwines. co.uk

I am a huge fan of this wine with its strident liquorice and prune notes, underpinned by espresso bean and cola tones. Complex and succulent, this is an indulgent wine and a star with the Pasties.

2 2016 Perricone, Caruso & Minini, Terre Siciliana, Italy

£9, Marks & Spencer

I am always intrigued by this fascinating wine and this is because the perricone grape is such a quirky fellow. With cherry cola notes and fabulous hedgerow flavours, the silkysmooth palate is sure to charm your senses.

3 2015 Mâcon Villages, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine André Bonhomme, Burgundy, France

£11.50, thewine society.com

I’ve been a Bonhomme fan for nearly three decades and this old vine chardonnay is a creamy, smooth, sultry treat. It’s a wonderful wine for the Cod And Oyster Sauce.

4 2014 Wirra Wirra, Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/ Merlot, McLaren Vale, South Australia

£13.49, Waitrose, ocado.com

The finest value McLaren Vale red blend (possibly the finest Australian value red), this wine displays seamless, full-bodied joy. It’s perfect for the Pasties and Underground Roast.

5 NV BillecartSalmon, Brut Réserve, Champagne, France

£35.89, bringabottle. co.uk; £39.95, bbr.com It’s my 50th birthday tomorrow so forgive me hijacking one wine from my column. This is the fizz I’ll be pouring for my friends and family hoping it brings me good luck and great wines for the future!