Freixenet Chianti, 75 cl

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This South African shiraz hails from the Journey’s End Vineyards in Stellenbosch – owned and run by the Gabb family after they upped sticks from Shropshire – and is fired up with red berries, spice and chocolate. Moreish and intense, there’s blackcurrant and mulberry on the nose and blueberry and black olives on the palate, making this an enticing choice for everyday drinking.

Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine has been created as part of a mission to help people celebrate all life occasions, big and small. Great for grilled meats – think caramelised lamb chops over coals on the terraza – it’s a smooth and full-bodied sip for instant holiday vibes. Rich and smooth, it’s a deep and dramatic crimson in colour for a luxurious and lipsmacking swirl in the glass, with a snazzy label to boot that hipsters will love. What’s more, the winning flavour profile is matched by impressive sustainability credentials, from the Fairtrade marque supporting local communities to the solar-powered production methods (they’re only the second winery in South Africa to be powered by the sun). Cassis, black cherries, coffee and dark chocolate combine in this smooth, medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon.The I Heart brand is brilliant for those who don’t know a lot about wine and don’t want to spend hours browsing.

Anyone who goes on holiday to Spain knows that Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava – in its sexy black matt bottle – is one of the best-kept secrets in supermercados and is often served as the house fizz at even the fanciest of restaurants. The special-edition bottle of Altano supports Rewilding Portugal – a not-for-profit protecting the country’s natural wildlife – which means more of the horses, eagles, wolves and deer illustrated on the label. What’s more, it’s created by the esteemed Symington family, who use the Altano brand as their own table wine.Thankfully, it’s not the only brilliant wine crafted by the Spanish winemakers, as this vibrant rioja is a little firecracker, too.