It's time for richer red wines this autumn | Alistair Gibson

Time for some richer, bolder red wines to match some more robust dishes that the seasonal produce of autumn brings.

Tesco Finest The Trilogy Malbec 2017, Mendoza (Tesco £12.00) is made by the Catena family, one of the most well known producers in Argentina. It is produced from grapes grown in three different high altitude vineyards in Mendoza, hence its name, and has then been aged in a mixture of French and American oak barrels, some of which are new.

This is textbook Argentinian Malbec, almost opaque in colour, the nose offers ripe dark fruits, think plums and damson and some Asian spices all wrapped up in chocolate, the palate has more dark fruits and spice, along with a lick of vanilla, supple tannins and a long, rich finish. We paired this with a big juicy steak but it would happily work with any grilled red meats or how about slow cooked beef cheeks.

Grant Burge ‘League of Three’ Shiraz 2019, Limestone Coast Barossa (Tesco £8) may sound like the name of a TV private detective agency but this is good value and is a very attractive, modern-style Australian Shiraz.

Made from grapes grown in the warm Barossa and the much cooler Limestone Coast, this is medium bodied with black and red fruits and a little clove-like spice on the nose. The palate offers crunchy red fruits, soft tannins and some bright acidity before a flavoursome finish. Perfect with a sausage and lentil casserole or a tomato based pasta dish.

Staying in Australia Wirra Wirra Church Block 2018, McLaren Vale (Waitrose £9.99 on offer from £13.69 until November 3) is somewhat of an Aussie classic and a very good example of the art of blending. It takes its name from an old vineyard next to the church opposite Wirra Wirra’s cellars.

It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot and while not overly complex it is the most satisfying wine and there is no doubt that, especially while on offer, you get a lot of wine for your money.

There are aromas of dark fruits, spices and some earthy, savoury notes, followed by a juicy medium to full bodied palate with more dark fruits and spices, ripe tannins and a very generous, long finish. This would be lovely with roast pork or duck but also has enough fruit to go with a selection of roasted vegetables as a good option for vegetarians.