Wines of the week: Odfjell Old Vine Carignan 2011; Cuatro Rayas Verdejo 2012; Grignan-les-Adhémar Cuvée Traditionelle 2011
Terry Kirby selects the best bottles to buy
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Odfjell Old Vine Carignan 2011
Chill autumn days were designed for this. Warming and satisfying, made from old Carignan vines in Chile's Maule Valley, there are fresh black-cherry fruits mingling with tastes of leather, vanilla and a hint of chocolate, all of which linger on the palate for a long time. Drink with roast or grilled meats, particularly venison. £14.99, virginwines.co.uk
Midweek meal
Cuatro Rayas Verdejo 2012
Refreshing and invigorating, this Spanish white is bursting with flavours of citrus and pears, but an underlying touch of spice gives a nice edge of richer complexity. This makes it versatile enough to drink with both simple fish dishes and white meats such as chicken or pork. £7.99, Marks & Spencer
Bargain basement
Grignan-les-Adhémar Cuvée Traditionelle 2011
Excellent does-what-it-says- on-the-tin Rhône red from one of the lesser-known AOC areas – a very accessible, medium-bodied, fruity, everyday wine, slightly spicy on the finish, that would be great for stocking up for festive-season gatherings. £7.75 (normally £8.50), Asda
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