WINE/Inycon Fiano Bianco di Sicilia 2003. The new vintage of the white Sicilian which took Ireland by storm a year ago, and it's even better than 2002 - juicy, appetising and intriguing.
Fiano, a grape native to southern Italy, delivers a fresh, honey-streaked white with a hint of white pepper adding interest to an impressively long finish. A terrifically flexible wine to enjoy by itself or with any light food - and at this price you can afford to pour with abandon. From Dunnes Stores, €7.99.
Chateau Maris Tradition Minervois 2001. Catch up with the Languedoc's wine revolution by seizing on this brilliant red. You'll find rich, plummy fruit with a spicy overlay, then a gentle but firm squeeze of tannin in a long, fleshy finish. The perfect winter red: this has personality and plenty of stuffing without going tiresomely over the top. Worth travelling for - especially as it tastes like a €12.99-€13.99 wine. From Celtic Whiskey Shop, Dawson St; Ahernes, Boyle, about €10.99.