WINE LIST

A sensational selection, including tipples to pair with Paul’s super bakes

1 2016 Silène, Chardonnay, Jean-Claude Mas, Limoux, LanguedocRoussillon, France

£9.99, Co-op

With a label featuring Silenus, a tutor to wine god Dionysus, this is a creamy, luxurious chardonnay, harvested from a vineyard on an old Roman settlement. The tropical palate is very alluring indeed.

2 2016 Rimo Rosé, Domaine de Rimauresq, Côtes de Provence, France

£11.95, caviste.co.uk

This is a grenachebased, super-smooth rosé with a savoury twist of acidity on the finish. I love the red wines from this estate, but I haven’t seen the rosés for a while – it’s great to see them back.

3 2016 La Val Orballo, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain

£10.70, Field & Fawcett, fieldandfawcett.co.uk I love the albariño grape and while some are lush and tropical, this is on the tangy, lemon-zest end of the spectrum, making it dry, crisp and electric on the palate. Matched with fresh seafood, it’s heaven.

4 2016 Robert Oatley, Signature Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Western Australia

£12.95, reduced to £10.95 until 30 November, halifax winecompany.com

As one of my 100 Best Australian Wines of the year, this is dreamy with a thrilling texture and everlasting finish. It has no nettle and tropical tones, like sub-par sauvignons.

5 2016 Plan de Dieu, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine de la Meynarde, France

£10, M&S

This is a powerful, spicy wine but, in all honesty, it’s not that heavy, just intensely flavoured – and this is its appeal. It’s so clever to cram in all this flavour, and you’ll love it paired with the Beef & Ale Pie recipe.