A great value wine form one of the great Barossa producers. Soft, rich very fruity and textured, it would go perfectly with grilled or barbecued fish, but would be equally happy by itself.

INYCON FIANO, SICILY 2006, /7.99 From: Dunnes Stores Still one of the best-value wines on the market.

DOMAINE DE LA CHAUVINIERE, MUSCADET DE SEVRE & MAINE SUR LIE 2006, /7.99 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST.

From: O'Briens Wine Off-licences Muscadet is making a real comeback. The better estates now produce delicious crisp wines with ripe pear and apple fruits, with a lovely zesty edge. This is a perfect example, at a very keen price.

PICPOUL DE PINET DOMAINE FELINES JOURDAN 2006, /10.55 Wines Direct 1890 579 579 or www. winesdirect. ie Picpoul is rightly known as the Muscadet of the south. Vast quantities are drunk in the town of Sete on the Mediteranean coast. Crips, dry and fruity, it is perfect with the mussels and oysters grown nearby. Try it yourself and see.

CH DES EYSSARDS BERGERAC SEC 2006, /9.80 From: Wines Direct 1890 579 579 or www. wiesdirect. ie If you enjoy pure Sauvignon, I would highly recommend that you try this wonderfully fresh wine, a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon. This has vibrant apple fruits, lovely seductive aromas, and a mouth-watering citrus finish. Order a case for the holidays (if you have any left).

VINA MAR RESERVA SAUVIGNON, CASABLANCA, CHILE 2006, /9.99 From: Superquinn A beautifully elegant Sauvignon with soft pear and apple fruits, finishing dry. Perfect for sipping and salads, as well as fish and chicken.

PETER LEHMANN BAROSSA RIESLING, /9.99 From: Widely available nationwide, including Superquinn, Supervalu and independents.

A failsafe wine from a producer who does little wrong. This is a delicious light crisp dry white with clean lemons and green apples, Great for parties or any other large gathering.

SOAVE PIEROPAN 2006, /17.95 From: 64 Wine, Glasthule; Red Island, Skerries; McHughs, Kilbarrack and Artane; One The Grapevine Dalkey and Booterstown; Donnybrook fair; Hand Made Wines, Lismore;

The Foxhunter, and Lilac Wines.

Pieropan is one of the best white winemakers in Italy; a model of restraint and elegance, this is one to savour at a posh lunch with a plate of seafood.

DR VON BASSERMANN JORDAN RIESLING TROCKEN 2006, /15.95 From: Red island, Skerries; Redmond's Ranelagh; Donnybrook Fair; The Corkscrew;

On the Grapevine, Booterstown and Dalkey; Harvest Off-licences, Galway;

Powe & Smullen, Lucan; Partridges, Gorey; Wicklow Wine Co.

This riesling from Pfalz is a delicious summer quaff. Perfect with desserts.

SANCERRE PASCAL & NICOLAS REVERDY, TERRE DE MAIMBRAY 2006, /18.99 From: On the Grapevine, Dalkey & Booterstown; Cabot & Co. Westport; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock.

Sancerre at its imperious best, with a delicious refreshing mineral note, whcih blends perfectly with the lively lime zest and green fruits. A great finish too. Try it with fish or a fresh goat's cheese salad.