Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2008, 13%, €10.99. On offer at €10.99 until May 4th, this is one of the best value Marlborough Sauvignons, with vivid fresh aromas and fruit, cut through with classic Marlborough lemon and lime.
I would stock up on this for the summer months. Great by itself, or with mild goats' cheese salads . Stockist: O'Briens.
Massamier la Mignarde Cuvée des Olivers, Vin de pays Coteaux du Peyriac, 13%, €11.95. I was quite amazed to discover how cheaply this wine sells for, with lovely, easy, balanced fruits, relatively full, but never too big, and a toothsome dry finish. This is very classy wine to drink alongside white and lighter red meats. Stockists: Berry Bros Rudd, Harry Street, Dublin 2.