6 lip-smacking reds for cosy nights

These are the bottles to reach for when you're after a winter warmer

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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 rosé), 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