Ripe currants and earthy spices. Things feel ripe here, but never too dense, it’s easy-drinking French red. La Buvette has to go well with bavette (flank steak) right? Boil your spuds that night/morning before the meal for extra crunch and deliciousness, this is wine for tumblers, and not the goose neck kind. Plays well out of the fridge thanks to all the juicy notes.

Castelmaure La Buvette Grenache Carignan NV

Here’s a cuddly wine that’s plummy with raspberry, pretty florals and just enough pepper to keep it easy. Grab some chocolate, and a pack of chips to make it a perfect night, even if your companion doesn’t get the movie’s funniest joke or tear up.

Fontanet Les Terrasses Rouge Shiraz Grenache 2022

Fruit flavours are ripe nashi, yellow pear, then there’s a little spice to give you some layered enjoyment. Perfect with anything from the sea, or just a packet of salty chips in the park. 1L also makes it one you won’t mind sharing, as much. (1000ml)