Off the shelf

Here is this week's top pick of good value bottles to savour

Katnook Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Australia, Waitrose, down from 9.99 to 7.99 until January 26.

A seriously good wine, with dark berry fruits on the nose, cedary-edged blackcurrant flavours on the palate and gentle mint and oak combining on the finish. Buy more than you need and keep for a couple of years.

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Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Chile, Tesco down from 6.99 to 4.99 until February 2.

Juicy black cherry and blackcurrant fruit with soft, structuring tannins. Ideal with any winter casserole, and if you are trying to cut down on drinking for January the half bottle size is down from 3.49 to 2.49, also at Tesco.

Domaine Mandeville Chardonnay 2008, South of France, Marks and Spencer, down from 6.49 to 4.49 until January 31.

Completely uncluttered by oak, this is a clean-tasting, juicy, peach-filled chardonnay that will accompany everything from a lettuce leaf to pasta.

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Vinha da Urze Ros 2008, Douro, Portugal, Marks and Spencer down from 5.99 to 4.99 until January 31.

Bursting with ripe, raspberry fruit, a touch of spice and with a lively crisp finish, this will help you think it is almost springtime.

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