Under 10

Torres San Valentin Garnacha 2004, 9.99 The Catalan producer Torres, never one to miss a trick, has launched a red and white wine in time for St Valentine's Day. The red, made from the Garnacha grape, otherwise known as Grenache, is a very nicely crafted wine . . . supple, fruity and entirely free of any bullyboy tannins. Instead of the famous bull, which can be found on Sangre de Toro, Cupid hangs from the neck of the San Valentin bottle. The perfect tool for seduction?

Available from: Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Superquinn, Londis and selected independents

Under 20

Babich Marlborough Pinot Noir 2004, 12.99 As anyone who has seen the film Sideways will be aware, Pinot Noir makes the sexiest, most sultry wine you can find. The Babich version, from New Zealand, is a classic; pale in colour with soft voluptuous sweet cherry fruits overlaid with roasted coffee. Smooth, easy to drink and irresistible. Try it with lighter meat dishes, or richer fish such as salmon or tuna.

Available from: widely available including Superquinn, McCabe's, Blackrock; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; Cabot & Co, IFSC

Anything goes

Mount Horrocks The Cordon Cut Riesling, Clare Valley Australia, 25 per half bottle This ultimate seduction tool, perfect for the more sophisticated woman. Forget the fizz . . . present her with a chilled glass of this liquid nectar, the drink of the gods . . .smooth, rich and sweet, with tangy orange peel flavours, but impeccably balanced by gently cleansing lime acidity, and a wonderful freshness.

Beside it place a square or two of intensely dark Green & Blacks chocolate. How could she resist you?

Available from: The Silver Granite, Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown