Off the shelf

Specially Selected Viognier Marsanne 2019, McLaren Vale, Australia, 13.5%, Aldi £7.49: Whatever the weather outside, this wine puts sunshine in your glass with apricot and honeysuckle notes, a twist of lime freshness and lots of style.

Filius Chardonnay 2020, Vasse Felix, Western Australia, 12.5%, Booths down from £13 to £11 until January 2: Perfect as an aperitif or with fish, this has clean, pure, uncluttered stone fruit with crisp, minerally freshness. Team with prawns, grilled fish and poultry.

Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019, France, 13%, Morrisons down from £15 to £12 until January 1: Soft and silky with rounded, strawberry and bramble fruit, backed by a savoury, food friendly finish. Pour alongside turkey or a Boxing Day buffet.

Finest St. Emilion Grand Cru 2016, Bordeaux, France, 13.5%, Tesco, down from £17 to £15 until January 1, Clubcard holders only: From the excellent 2016 vintage this is drinking perfectly with deep cassis and blackberry fruit, an edge of spice and good balance.