A superb Sauvignon Blanc with subtle flavours of citrus and tropical fruits - light, refreshing and good value for money.
Dourthe Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux 2013, £9.29, www.waitrose.com
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A really full red wine, grown at altitude to enhance the flavours of berries; with just a touch of liquorice.
Abbotts and Delaunay Cumulo Nimbus, £16.99, www.averys.com
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A medium-sweet dessert wine is just the thing to round off the Christmas meal. This one has delicate traces of pears, honey and vanilla and goes perfectly with cheese or pastries.
Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, £4.99 for 37.5ml, www.tesco.com
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A great mix of two fine grape varieties, this has bouquets of pear and just a touch of flint. Ideal with the Christmas turkey.
Domaine Rives-Blanques Chardonnay Chenin 2013, £9.95, www.greatwesternwine.co.uk
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Aldi's Exquisite Collection is always great value. This is a dry Riesling with flavours of green apple and grapefruit. Goes nicely with Thai food, Chinese food or shellfish.
Clare Valley Riesling, £6.99, www.aldi.co.uk
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Worth splashing out on, this delicious white wine has a delicate flavour, slight hints of lemon and a light, stony flavour. Great with poultry and game.
Extra Special Chablis, £11, direct.asda.com
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This is a full-flavoured and well-priced red wine from South Africa with flavours of blackberries. Perfect served with the Christmas ham.
Nederburg Winemaster's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, £6.99, www.tesco.com
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This vintage cava is full of lovely fizz and has lots of flavours of citrus and vanilla. A good choice for New Year parties.
Morrisons Signature Vintage Cava, £6.99, groceries.morrisons.com
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A distinctive red wine with lovely light flavours of black cherry. Best served lightly chilled. Goes well with Christmas ham and turkey.
Paul Sapin Beaujolais 2013, Marks and Spencer, £7.99, www.marksandspencer.com
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This is a bargain basement Christmas wine and a very good one! A mix of grenache and syrah grapes gives it a hint of spice and soft flavours – a cheap and fabulous Christmas crowd-pleaser.
Cotes de Rhone Villages, £4.99, www.lidl.co.uk
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