Notes on new releases from California: Duckhorn Vineyards - This Napa Valley estate has been producing noteworthy Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon since 1978; their most famous wines have been their various offerings of Merlot from several sites and appellations in the Napa Valley.

MacRostie - This winery in Sonoma Carneros was founded in 1987 by Steve MacRostie, one of the leading proponents of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Sonoma County.

Whether you prefer the very pale and very dry Provencal style, or the fuller-flavoured offerings from Spain, Italy and Portugal, Terry Kirby has the perfect rose for the bank holiday and beyond

France continues to re-open

Romagna is one of Italy's centers of territorio-driven Sangiovese wines. In its hilly vineyards along many river valleys just below the Po's delta, other native grape varieties grow, too.

There are wines perfect for everything from steaks to ribs.