6 drops to salute September

These whites, reds and rosés are favourites with so many seasonal flavours

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From shellfish to autumnal veggies, leafy herbs to game, it's safe to say September is a rich tapestry of recipes.... and great excuse to plenish the wine rack.

What we like to call shoulder season standbysversatile vino to cheer midweek suppers; vivid reds to pimp up one-pot stews, and easy session wines to straddle this transitional time of year.

After all, you need a variety of styles with contrasting taste and texture to wine and dine with...

1. M&S Muscadet 2023, Loire Valley, France, £8, Ocado

The perfect pour with a plate of half-a-dozen oysters - now there's an 'R' in the month - and seafood stalls brimming with oysters, mussels and fruits of the sea. The minerality in muscadet chimes with shellfish, and this white's tangy citrus notes with touches of green apple leaves you thirsty for more.

2. Coop Irresistible Montpeyroux 2023, Languedoc, France, £10, Coop, in-store