Off the shelf

Beronia Verdejo 2020, Rueda, Spain, 13%, Booths, down from £9 to £7 until December 7: Like Sauvignon Blanc but slightly different, with herbs, fennel, aromatic fruit and a crisp, dry style. Perfect with grilled white fish.

Bouchard Aîné Grand Conseiller Chardonnay 2020, France, 12.5%, Tesco, down from £9 to £7.50 until December 6, Clubcard

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Stylish unoaked Chardonnay with ripe, rounded, peachy fruit and a crunchy finish.

Finca Traversa Tannat Merlot 2019, Uruguay, 12.5%, Co-op, down from £8 to £7 until Tuesday: Chunky, robust plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit, sprinkled with pepper. Fabulous with grilled meat and casseroles.

Rustenberg John X Merriman 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 14.5%, Waitrose, down from £15.99 to £11.99 until Tuesday: Deep cassis, cherry and mocha flavours from a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. A Sunday lunch wine, well worth stockpiling.