Domaine le Bosquet, Vin de pays des Côtes de Thongue 2008, 12%, €10.55A surprising blend of Viognier and Sauvignon that works really well. The Viognier gives it a nice richness and fat, the Sauvignon aroma and zip. Perfect summer drinking with or without food. Stockists: Karwig Wines, Carrigaline, www.karwigwines.ie; Eugene's, Kenmare; Cinnamon Cottage, Rochestown, Cork; Hennessy's, Kilbrittain, Co Cork.
Château Sainte Eulalie, Minervois 2007, 13%, €11.60Classic, well-made Languedoc in a style that I love; good, chunky, ripe dark fruits, a little tannin to give it manners, and a good dry finish. Reach for a bottle of this whenever you are serving lighter red and white meats. It should also go well with meaty pasta dishes.
Stockists:Karwig Wine, Carrigaline, www.karwigwines.ie; Cinnamon Cottage, Rochestown, Cork; Eugene's, Kenmare; Cases Wine Warehouse, Galway, www.cases.ie.