Wine: Exquisite Collection Malbec; Abbotts & Delaunay Collection, Corbières; Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley

Night in

2014 Exquisite Collection Malbec

You can see why discounters are expanding when they offer great value, as with this Bodega Salentein's malbec from Argentina's cool Uco Valley. £5.99, Aldi

Dinner party

2013 Abbotts & Delaunay Collection, Corbières

Beneath the cinnamon and clove spice aromatics lies an accomplished Languedoc red with a long and mouthwateringly savoury finish. £11.99, averys.com

Splash out

2013 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria

This stylish chardonnay from Phil Sexton is a white burgundy with a crisp, dry finish. £22.99-£23.99, Noel Young, Richard Granger, ozwines.co.uk