Off the shelf

Specially Selected Roussanne 2020, Pays d’Oc, France, 13%, Aldi, £6.99: Layers of citrus, ripe pears and peaches make this a distinctive wine to team with fish and chicken. Bottle weight 796g – unnecessarily heavy.

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13%, Morrisons, down from £10 to £7.50 until

November 23: Fresh-tasting and thirst-quenching, perfect to keep chilled in the fridge for aperitifs and pairing with fish suppers.

Taste the Difference CVNE Ribera del Duero 2019, Spain, 14%, Sainsbury’s, down from £10 to £9 until November 23: A chunky, serious wine with forest fruits, hints of spice and creamy subtle oak. Terrific value even at its full price. Bottle weight 388g – excellent.

Penfold’s Max’s Shiraz, South Australia, 14%, Waitrose, down from £19.99 to £15.99 until November 30: Full of blackberry and spice with cocoa, vanilla and a hint of liquorice held together by a supple food-friendly structure. Line up a rib of beef and indulge.