ALDI'S popular Gewurztraminer from Alsace is back again on its shelves at £4.99.

Great for Chinese New Year, this medium-dry, aromatic wine, (£4.99) with its powerfully performed spice and floral 'nose' and flavours of exotic fruits, is the perfect partner with Oriental food.

Lavender, lychees and rose petal perfumes immediately identify this aromatic wine from Alsace.

Harvested from the vineyards that run along the slopes of the Vosges mountains between Marienheim and Thann, this spicy wine is the ideal partner to Oriental dishes including Thai fishcakes or mild curries.

Drink it lightly chilled to really enjoy all its rich aromas and flavours.

Aldi's Gewurztraminer will be in-store from February 1, as a weekly special buy.

Rive Haute Sauvignon Blanc 2005, South-West France Rive Haute Sauvignon has intense and characteristic aromas of gooseberry flavours and a subtle minerality, enhanced by a zesty citrus freshness.

It is well structured and balanced, with roundness on the palate and a long fruity finish. This is a great rival to New Zealand and the Loire for good quality Sauvignon Blanc. Try with warm goat's cheese and red pepper salad.

Thresher £8.99 (£5.99, 3 for 2 offer) WANT to indulge in a glass of wine and feel worthy at the same time?

Somerfield has the answer with the introduction of two new Fairtrade wines, Fairhills Merlot Pinotage 2006 and Fairhills Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2005.

Fairtrade Fortnight is fast approaching (Feb 26-March 11), so impress your ethically aware friends with a celebratory dinner party; serving Fairhills wines from South Africa - a delicious duo certain to satisfy all palates.

Fairhills Merlot Pinotage 2006 is a smooth, fruity wine with delectable bitter cherry notes, spicy nuances and a smoky finish. Perfect with chilli beef or roast pork.

Fairhills Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2005 is a delightful wine that abounds with citrus flavours and is slightly effervescent with zesty notes. This wine pairs well with creamy chicken dishes and is great with garlic mushrooms.