Six top drops to salute September's foodie scene

These whites, reds and rosés are sure-fire favourites with so many seasonal flavours, finds Sam Wylie-Harris

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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 replenish the wine rack.

What we like to call shoulder season standbys - versatile 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...

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 leave you thirsty for more.