WAITER, IS THERE A CHEEKY RED TO GO WITH THIS KEBAB?

FISH AND CHIPS

Sam: Aldi Veuve Monsigny NV, £13.49

FISH and chips with Champagne is a classic combination as the acidity cuts through the richness of the batter and the lemon freshness works like a squeeze of lemon with the fish. Amazing!

FRIED CHICKEN Corkers: Morrisons The Best Vinho Verde ‘Loureiro’, £6

THIS Portuguese cracker is finger lickin’ with a lip-smacking oily, salty bucket of chicken. The acidity will cut through the grease for a clucking combo.

NOTHING is more likely to make people snore than a crinkly wine bore.

All Corkers cares about is what fine wine pairs with a bucket of fried chicken, a kebab or burger.

The good news is Corkers and wine buff Sam Caporn – a distinguished Mistress of Wine – are here to help with your takeaway tipples. Sam, left – who is also the face of Aldi’s Wine School – has helped Corkers round up wine pairings for the real world.

BURGERS Corkers: Mercurey 2017 Louis Violland, Burgundy, £16.99

BE a Burgundy king and wash down your Whopper or Big Mac with an earthy number like this French red, perfect with any patty.

PIZZA Sam: Aldi Specially Selected Maremma Toscana, £7.99

LOOK no further than a snazzy sangiovese-based blend or a juicy barbera. Both have pretty cherry flavours and perky acidity, great with a slice (or two).

CURRY

Sam: Aldi Specially Selected Australian Shiraz, £5.99

SO many different beverages work with curry (beer!), but for me you really want a soft wine that is fruity; be that white, red or pink.

I always turn to a big, fruit-forward New World red with soft tannins and really ripe fruit. For that, you need look no further than this shiraz which is bursting with blackberry and bramble flavours.