ANYONE ever wondered what wine they drink in Game Of Thrones? When Tyrion Lannister pours a glass of red into his goblet? No? Just us then*.

Well, for what it's worth, our money is on Tyrion throwing down a young French Pinot Noir and his authoritative father, Tywin, drinking Barolo. (We should say "authoritative LATE father", but didn't want to ruin it for anyone who hasn't got through Series 4 yet.)

The Pinot Noir just looks about right for how it appears on screen, with it's slightly lighter, paler red colour than other, darker, drinks.

It's also highly prized, thus suitable for a man of noble standing, yet the grape itself is weak and its genetics make it susceptible to deviation. On the same token it has a sweet edge, sometimes a deceptively powerful punch, and it is often likened to sex or falling in love. There you go, Tyrion.

You can currently get a good Pinot Noir for an excellent discount price at Sainsbury's - the Antonin Rodet Burgundy PN, down from £11 to £9 until Tuesday.

Typically rich, fruity and seductive, this medium bodied tipple is well balanced with ripe raspberry and cherry. Ideal with cheese or grilled meats, like those on a spit in the Lannisters' Red Keep.

Mega-rich Tywin's tipple of choice must surely be an expensive wine of kings, even if he is (well, was) only a lord.

Hence the Barolo, one of Italy's great wines, and one loved by the former ruling House of Savoy, giving rise to the description "the wine of kings, the king of wine".

Made from the famed Nebbiolo grape, this drink is often described as having aromas of tar and roses, and, as it tends to be rich in tannin and could take years to soften, it generally gets more distinguished with age, even if it retains a strong, ruthless edge.

Pop to Waitrose for a starter one on discount - the own-brand Barolo, down from £17.49 to £12.99 until September 25.

Subtle porcini, leather and soft red fruit aromas lead to a deliciously silken palate, reminiscent of fine full-bodied Burgundy.

Up the aisle here, meanwhile, is a MontGras Reserva Carmenere, again with 25 per cent off until September 25, down to £6.74.

Smooth, deep, with rich fruitiness, but also a strength of character, this is a cracker from faraway lands (Chile), especially at this price.

We're not sure who in Game Of Thrones would drink it, mind. They perhaps need to come up with a better bodyguard for Daenerys Targaryen.

By the way, Sainsbury's 25 per cent off offer for six bottles runs out today. The Yorkshire-like Starks would try to save some cash this way, surely.

*ADDENDUM: Actually it's not just us. Upon finishing this column we discovered a whole section of the internet dedicated to the wines of Game Of Thrones. Apparently the ones on the programme are made-up wines made from made-up grapes from the made-up regions and made-up countries of the made-up TV show. More made-up, then, than our assumption Tyrion would like Pinot Noir. Although, oddly enough, among the sour reds traded in Kings Landing was indeed one likened to a Barolo.