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Six lip-smacking reds for cosy nights in

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January 17, 2026

These are the reds to reach for when you're after a winter warmer, says Sam Wylie-Harris

A CHILL in the air and long, dark, wintry nights cause thoughts to turn to a fireside red, to banish those January blues.

Something with a bit of oomph, tiers of flavoursome fruit and a food-friendly style which puts you in a sunny mood from the very first sip.

Perfectly placed to pep up those spag bol suppers, cheer on a casserole or top the splendidness of a steak, these juicy reds have 'drink me now' written all over them...

1. TASTEHEADS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023, CHILE, £7.99, SPAR

One of the highlights in SPAR's Tasteheads range (selection of reds, whites and a rose), this fun label makes choosing your favourite style as easy as ABC. Plush and palate-coating, it’s bursting with a forest floor of inky blackcurrant fruit and brambly notes. Ideal with hearty dishes such as sausage and mash pie.

2. TESCO FINEST NERO D'AVOLA SICILIA 2024, £8.50

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