TOM’S PICK OF THE BUNCH DRINK OF THE WEEK

Make mine a minervois Château de Paraza Minervois 2018 €12.95

Down from €16.95, this exactly the kind of chunky, quite rich red wine that takes the chill out of your bones on a cold spring evening.

Yer only man Bellow’s Rock The Sole Man Pinotage 2019

€10.50 Down from €15.45, this is a steal with its lovely bright, bouncy cherry fruit and warm spice. Mediumbodied and properly dry.

Youthful promise

Château Sergant Lalandede-Pomerol 2019 €22.95 Lovely, with swathes of silky Merlot fruit and good ageing potential of at least five years.

The coolest Elgin Ridge 282 Chardonnay 2018 €23.95

This elegant and stylish Chardonnay is from South Africa’s coolest wine region and one of the country’s organic pioneers. Perfect oak seasoning.

Pepper and pears Zull GrünerVeltliner 2020 €17.95

This is a fine example of the Austrian grape that’s been taking the world by storm. Crisp, dry, it’s also got ripe pear and white pepper.