Banrock Station "Shiraz Mataro"

Shiraz Mataro, 2011, Australia

Full Price: £6 ish

With: Roast pork belly 

3.5/5, bitter after taste that rapidly fades, though pleasant.

Tesco's Finest "Côtes Catalans"

Grenache, 2011, France
Full Price: £7 ish
With: Jamie Oliver's Chilli
5/5, nice. Spicy kick, beautifully balanced.

Sainsbury's "House"

Cabernet Sauvignon, year unknown, Australia
Full Price: £12 (3-bottle box)
With: Cottage Pie
almost 3/5, mostly inoffensive