The National Off-Licence Association awards chose 15 cracking wines, available in 300-plus off-licences. Here are three not to miss.
Ébano 6, 2004, Ribera del Duero: Big, well balanced 100% Tempranillo wine. Came first in the old world red under €14 category, and was red wine of the year.
Zontes Footstep Viognier 2005, Longhorne Creek: Extraordinary wine from Australia's coolest area. Best new world white under €14, and wine of the year.
"G" Saignée des Anges, Bordeaux, 2005, 13%:
Now that we all love rosé, here is a temptingly rich example. Winner of the rosé under €15 category.