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bonnet-Huteau, Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie, Loire, France 2015, 12%, £10.95, tanners

This lusty white from biodynamic producers Jean-Jacques and Rémi Bonnet is refreshing and crisp, with aromas of lemon fruit and white fruits. It’s pure on the palate with a beautifully poised acidity and lively, mouth-filling texture, thanks to six months on the lees. Château Souverain, Chardonnay, California, uSA 2014, 13.8%,

£10.99, Waitrose

A tasty Californian wine for around £10 is hard to find. Grapes from cool-climate coastal vineyards give this medium-bodied Chardonnay its lemon peel and tropical flavours, and butter and yeasty intensity. Fresh and elegant on the palate – one to impress dinner guests. Domaine des Forges, Savennières, Loire, France 2015, 13.5%, £10.99, Co-op

An unbelievable price for a Savennières this delicious. The grapes are harvested in two or three consecutive passes, allowing them to reach full maturity. This produces the honeyed, rich, complex Chenin characters with orchard fruit, while ageing on the lees rounds out the full-bodied palate. papa Luna, Calatayud, Spain 2013, 14.5%,

£9.99, Majestic Scottish winemaker Norrel Robertson MW worked with local growers in the region to source grapes from old vines to produce this full-bodied, spicy red. Largely Grenache blended with Syrah and Monastrell, it’s bursting with red cherry, herbal and vanilla hints, plus plenty of firm tannins. Cooperative de Fleurie, Fleurie, beaujolais, France 2016, 13%, £11.50, Marks & Spencer Made by the local cooperative for Marks & Spencer, this is exactly what you’d expect from Fleurie at this price level. It’s light, fresh and juicy, and packed with red cherry and violet scents. Light bodied and very smooth, this is a delight served slightly chilled. taste the Difference, Douro, portugal 2015, 14%, £9, Sainsbury’s

You can’t go wrong with this spicy and fruity red made by the leading producer in the Douro, Quinta do Crasto. It’s big and bold, and packed with black cherry and black plum characters, but harmonious and refreshing with a smooth finish. This wine is crying out for red meat. W&H