Wine: 2013 Marks & Spencer Syrah de l'Ardèche; 2014 Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache; 2013 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
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2013 Marks & Spencer Syrah de l'Ardèche, Cave Saint-Désirat
This raspberry syrah is imbued with spice and is sufficiently juicy-textured to make it a gluggy party drink. £7.50, M&S
Dinner party
2014 Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache
Barossa's family firm of Yalumba does a fine job of delivering a plump and savoury red that's good with grills and roasts. £12, Morrisons
Splash out
2013 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
Sweetly berry scented with subtle oak, this Kiwi red shows a lively summer pudding freshness. £22.50, £18 multi-buy, Majestic
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