Stockist/Retailer: Morrisons

(2026) A fresh and zingy white from local varieties Antão Vaz, Roupeiro, Arinto, and Gouveio, this is aromatic with grapefruit, peach and blossom and a touch of talcum powder. In the mouth good balance with a bright fruitiness, some nice textural weight and a balanced, crisp finish. A lovely little white, especially if you see it on offer at £8 as it was recently.

(2025) A cheerful, tank method French fizz composed of 33% Cinsault, 27% Grenache, 27% Syrah and 13% Carignan it is at the upper end of Brut with 12g/l of residual sugar. Fresh strawberry and floral aromas have a little creaminess. The palate is certainly sweet and easy-drinking. A party fizz for festive frolics.

(2025) It's Gamay, but not Beaujolais. The wine is made by Moillard, a Burgundy negociant established since 1850 in the Côte de Nuits. It's Gamay in a gastronomic style, made in stainless steel but the elevage not rushed with six months in tank, it's overall quality probably similar to many Beaujolais Villages. It has hallmark fragrance with plenty of ripe, buoyant raspberry fruit and a lift of watercolour paintbox. In the mouth it has good density of fruit and texture, quite silky really with plush tannins and the acidity one can expect that keeps Beaujolais so fresh. At its full price of £14.50 it is a not the most compelling 'buy', but on one of Morrison's frequent deals Bojo lovers will enjoy this fruity, lighter red. Watch the video for more information.

(2025) Following on from last year's successful 2023 (87 points) this inexpensive wine is again an IGP Mediterranée, an appellation that covers all of Provence, the southern reaches of the Rhône Valley and even the island of Corsica. The blend here includes Merlot as well as Grenache and Syrah. Pale and peachy-salmon pink, fruity flavours encompass red berries, pear and citrus. The palate is dry, with a pleasing texture and a nicely judged acidity that slices through the succulent mid-palate fruit.

(2025) Les Dauphins is the brand of a large Rhône Cooperative cellar, with around 2,000 vine-growing members. This wine comes in a 250ml can as reviewed, equivalent to a large glass. It is a blend of Grenache and Syrah, from certified High Environmental Value vineyards. Bright, raspberry, cherry and kirsch aromas are primary and bold. In the mouth it is juicy and blackcurranty, exactly what you might expect, with modest tannins and enough acidity to balance it weighty 14% alcohol. Price for a 250ml can.

(2024) Tasted earlier in the year I wrote: "A crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking and thoroughly pleasant blend," and having tasted it again, that sums up this approachable blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Semillon. The maximum dosage for Brut of 12g/l means it verges on being perceptibly sweet, but sharper apple and lemon to the fruit and acid balance peachy and lightly toasty note. The rolling mousse keeping everything fresh enough in a stylish fizz for a lowly £10.

(2024) A Syrah and Grenache blend, unoaked but given some time to mature in the cellar before release, this comes from the Unions des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône co-operative. It has lift and vibrancy on the nose, kirsch and violet edging black fruits that are ripe and immediately suggest a juicy pastille quality. In the mouth there robust, sweet and chunky fruit, though the finish does tail off slightly into a slightly sharp astringency that just detracts from an otherwise enjoyable CdR.

(2024) The IGP Mediterranée appellation is a relatively new one that covers all of Provence, but extends north into the southern reaches of the Rhône Valley and includes the island of Corsica. All of that is rosé wine country, but the blend of grapes allowed here is greater, and in this case includes Merlot as well as Grenache and Syrah. It's a very nicely realised wine, fragrant and delicate with watermelon and rose-hip over a hint of peach, then a dry but fruity and mouth-filling palate of pulpy red berries. It has a pleasing ripple of texture and very nicely balanced acidity. At its very low price, and occasionally on offer even lower, it is really rather good. Watch the video for more information.

(2024) This Chilean wine is an unusual blend of mostly Sauvignon Blanc, the light peach/orange colour and hint of red berries coming from Pinot Noir. Aromatically, small redcurrant and cranberry notes join racier lemon withba touch of orange peel. The palate is fairly straightforward with citrus juiciness and a dry finish.

(2024) A crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking and thoroughly pleasant blend of 90% merlot and 10% semillon. 12g/l dosage gives an edge of sweetness, though the acid balance is good. Toasty, creamy and peachy, the generous mousse and fresh apple zip works well.