British Food Fortnight runs today until October 5. Here are some seriously tasty wines to pair with some favourite foods.

Now that there’s an ‘r’ in the month for the foreseeable future, a crisp sauvignon blanc such as Finca Las Ninas Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Valle Central, Chile (£9.99, laithwaites.co.uk) pairs beautifully with shellfish or soft, flaky fish. A cross between a Loire white with its creamy apple and peach notes, underpinned with the freshness and zippiness of a Kiwi sauvy blanc, it also brims with honeysuckle and passionfruit with juicy acidity on the finish.

The hilly terrain of the Dao region in Northern Portugal is planted with a wide range of indigenous grapes and its hero bunch, touriga nacional, along with other local varieties, produce well-balanced, food-friendly reds.

A bit of a rough diamond that polishes up well, and is especially enjoyable for the price, Extra Special DAO 2012, Portugal (£5, Asda) is a rustic style with plenty of smooth blackberry and plummy fruit, pepper and spice. F’Oz Dao 2012, Portugal (£7.99, Tesco) is less bistro and more refined with herbal dark fruit aromas, generous plum and ripe berry fruits.

Burgundy is the birthplace of great pinot noir, but this fickle grape travels well.

For smaller wallets, a Californian pinot that’s effortless to drink can be just as exciting and Edna Valley Vineyard 2012, Central Coast Pinot Noir, California, USA (£12.99, Majestic) would also suit poached salmon with its delicate black cherry and plum fruit and earthy, cola spice flavours.