WINE LIST

There’s a thrilling contrast this week – between the delicacy of the whites and the power of the reds!

1 2019 ABBOTTS & DELAUNAY, LES FLEURS SAUVAGES VIOGNIER, PAYS D’OC, FRANCE

£9.99, reduced to £7.99 as part of a Mix Six deal, Majestic

Due in store right now, this silky white is a superb example of the floral, peach and nutmeg-tinged viognier grape. It has a refreshing finish and is a fabulous match for Dan’s hearty Chana Dal dish.

2 2018 LA GARNATXA FOSCA, PRIORAT, SPAIN

£16.99, reduced to £12.99 as part of a Mix Six deal, Majestic The drama of the label design is matched by the wine; the flavour is bombastic, loaded with blackberry and sour cherry notes. A stunning grenache (called garnatxa locally), this is made for rich, meaty dishes such as the Duck Curry With Savoy Cabbage.

3 2019 THIERRY DELAUNAY, MANOIR SAUVIGNON BLANC, TOURAINE, LOIRE, FRANCE

£9.99, reduced to £8.99 as part of a Mix Six deal, Majestic I really love the directness and accuracy of this pure sauvignon blanc. It is delicate, citrus-soaked and floral, with notes of fresh grass cuttings and elderflower, as well as being utterly delicious and silky smooth.

4 2016 THE SOCIETY’S EXHIBITION RIBERA DEL DUERO, SPAIN

£14.95, thewinesociety.com

My second mighty Spanish red this week comes from the famous region of Ribera del Duero. An own-label wine, it’s a terrific example of this densely powerful style and is very fairly priced. If you’re new to the style, take advantage of this amazing, spicy, black-fruited wine today.