Wines of the week: <br></br>2001 Shingle Peak Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; <br></br>1998 Domaine des Lauriers, Faugères
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2001 Shingle Peak Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, £6.99, Sainsbury's
Fresh and elderfloral in the assertive Marlborough style, this new vintage sauvignon blanc from New Zealand combines the typical gooseberry fruit character of the grape with an exotic, grapefruity blade of acidity. Try it with some lightly grilled goat's cheese on toast rounds, with a drizzle of olive oil.
Red
1998 Domaine des Lauriers, Faugères, £5.99, Safeway
From vineyards near the rugged Cévennes mountains of the Languedoc, this inky southern French red, infused with the herby scents of the garrigue, is ripe in brambly richness, with a robust, characterful bite on the aftertaste which makes it a fine candidate for partnering Cumberland sausages and grills.
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