RIGHT, chaps, a quick heads up: you've got ten days till Valentine's. Yes we know that's plenty of time but it's probably worth a mention in case you're off to the football or the pub or on a fishing trip next weekend and could do with sorting some gift out sooner.

Ladies, this reminder is for you too, by the way - start thinking about what you can get yourself to make up for your partner's deficiencies.

It might be cliched, but something pink and quirky is often a good bet on such occasions, in which case how about grabbing a bottle of Sainsbury’s new Taste The Difference Vine Garden Rosé 2016.

Described as "the perfect wine to woo your love this Valentine’s Day", it comes in at only £7, which woos the bank balance too.

There are a few Valentine puns available too, making for all sorts of nods and winks.

It is fresh and fruity (oo-er), and willing to experiment (hello, sailor), given it comprises no fewer than 47 different varieties of grapes hailing from the Bosman Family Vineyards in South Africa. There is a nice depth to its finish, too.

The drink is packed with summer berry flavours, and has a crisp acidity, and while that may make it a typical summer wine rather than February fare - and indeed it would pair well with a light salad or creamy pasta dishes on a warm, light evening - it is also a wine that spreads love.

Bosman, you see, is a leading Fairtrade wine producer, with the business being co-owned by the staff while the farm is part of the largest land reform transaction in the South African wine industry.

This quirky rose, all in all, might be a bit of a gamble but you might just hit it off. It's classier than its price tag suggests; not a cheap date but rather deceptively inexpensive, and, while it has airs and graces, it can be fun and isn't tediously precious.

Leaving the old Valentine's thing aside, and for anyone wanting something a bit more ballsy on their Saturday night, Sainsbury's currently has on discount offer a decent Vinsobres Cru des Côtes du Rhône, down from £10 to £8 until February 21.

This Cellier des Dauphins offering, better when decanted and left to breathe for a while to help ease the tannins, is a good-value red, full of ripe dark red fruit backed up with spice and pepper.

It is relatively deep and rich for its price but smooth enough to be enjoyable with most weekend dishes and the cheese platter for afters. There's an interesting aftertaste, too, bordering on cola.