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white or orange? Try the new wine palette Red,

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Puy-de-Dôme Pinot Noir, 2016, France The lightest of reds can so easily be done unsatisfac­torily, but cheap — in this case — can still be cheerful.

£11; leaandsand­eman.co.uk

Constantia Glen Five, 2011, South Africa

A blend of five Bordeaux grape varieties, grown in the balmy shadow of Table Mountain. Plenty of oomph, but elegant. £27; bbr.com Valle Reale, Sant’Eusanio, Montepulci­ano D’Abruzzo, 2015, Italy

Recommende­d by Mickey Fallowes, manager of Passione Vino “A deep, dark, juicy and concentrat­ed

100 per cent mountain Montepulci­ano from a tiny parcel of land within Abruzzo National Park, 500m above sea level. Made only from exceptiona­l vintages, Sant’Eusanio has silky smooth tannins, vibrant acidity and black forest fruits. Pairs well with rich dark meats and savoury dishes but equally as delicious as a contemplat­ion wine.”

£19; passionevi­no.co.uk

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