Off the shelf

Montana Sauvignon Blanc 2009, New Zealand Sainsbury down from £8.49 to £5.66 starting August 23. Just one of the cracking deals starting on Monday at Sainsbury stores when they launch their three-week Wine Festival. There are substantial cuts across a wide chunk of their range, so get there early to get the best choice.

Domaine Mandeville Shiraz 2009, France, Marks and Spencer, down from 6.99 to 5.24 until September 6 The whole M&S range is down by 25 per cent until September 6 when you buy six bottles, so stock up with wines such as this single domaine, soft, supple, spice-edged red from the south of France.

Trio Merlot Carmenre Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Chile, Co-op, down from 6.99 to 4.99 until September 7 Deep plums, blackberry and nutmeg flavours with soft, supple tannins in this three-way blend of grapes from the Maipo and Rapel Valleys of Chile.

Ch. Roumieu Sauternes 2006, Co-op down from 13.99 to 6.99 a half bottle until September 7 It is a bit early to start buying sweet wines for Christmas, and this wine usually goes on offer again before the festive season, but with dinner parties approaching, why not snap up this delicious pudding wine.