PIENO SUD, ROSSO, SICILY, 2006, IGT.
A ruby coloured wine with a spicy/savoury nose and ripe red sweet fruit on the palate which is soft and well balanced. It is the perfect accompaniment to those Italian tomato based dishes and cheeses, or equally at home, drunk on its own! PRICE: £5.99

VINA LA ROSA, SPARKLING CHARDONNAY, CACHAPOAL VALLEY, CHILE, N.V.
Since 1824 Vina La Rosa has produced very fine estate grown and bottled wines. This is a well balanced and elegant sparkling wine with a fresh, citrus fruit character. Ideal as an aperitif and great for parties. PRICE: £7.99

A De Fussigny, XO, Cognac, France:
Established in Jarnac in 1987 by Alain Anne-Marie Royer. Anne-Marie is the descendant of wine grower and explorer Antoine De Fussigny, and her husband is Alain Louis, of the royal dynasty. Both are committed to producing authentic Cognac’s full of flavour and style. This XO Cognac is no exception. It is a blend of Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois, with a dominance of Grand Champagne. A deep, golden-yellow Cognac, with delicate fragrances of jasmine, honeysuckle, young Port, fresh walnuts, spices, ginger and dried fruit. On the palate, there is a concentration of balanced, mellow flavours. A long finish rounds it off. RRP: £115, £20 off at: £95

Pedro Ximenez, Sacromonte, Liquer Sherry, Jerez, Spain:
This is a very special selection cream Sherry of the utmost concentration, purely so, because it comes from a Solera system where the oldest wine is from 1941! This factor adds a whole new dimension to the Sherry, which has a nose of rich sultanas and honey, tastes like Christmas cake, whilst leaving the best until last…the after taste…to die for! Rich layers of brandy butter and cream with heaps of rich dried fruit to finish. ‘Christmas in a glass’! PRICE: £13.99