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Don't be snobs! Jacobs Creek is a respected brand that makes good wine, still made in the same way as most fine wines, constantly innovating and trying new things. Jacobs Creek Dry Red 1988 was the first wine that I ever bought with my own money. Now, I’m showing it on television 20-30 years later. They must be doing something right.

If you are struggling to find one at this price, an alternative could be a light fragrant red fruited figgy Carignan based wine from Southern France or the Rhone

Jow Wadsack

As you can see, there are plenty of matches that could work here. Try Pinot Gris from the Alsace, Viognier from the Rhone if you want white. Or the ever versatile Pinot really hits the spot. If you are struggling to find one at this price, an alternative could be a light fragrant red fruited figgy Carignan based wine from Southern France or the Rhone.

Tom’s spice crusted tuna steak salad

1. Jacobs Creek Pinot Noir 2012 Australia (£8, J. Sainsbury)

I know what you’re thinking. Fish with red wine? Why not? There are no rules dictating that you must have lager with a lamb bhuna either. Pinot Noir doesn’t have heavy dry tannins. It’s supple, juicy and tailor made for meaty fishes like tuna and salmon, especially when a little chilled. With strong spices in a dish, you need to consider what wines go with the spices more often not, rather than the ‘meat’.

2. Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2013 L’H茅rault, France (£8.99 Waitrose)

This is a delicious fruity figgy red that is as at home with a lamb stew as with a fish dish like this. I simply can’t understand why the grape Carignan isn’t more popular actually. It is supremely versatile, deliciously easy to drink and usually great value.

3. C么tes du Rh么ne Domiane de la Janasse 2012 (£9.50 The Wine Society)

This is beautifully crafted Grenache dominant wine, full of dry spicy plum and raspberry fruit. These tend to gain richness with age, so if you can get the 2013 instead it might work even better. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. The white pepper overtones would work brilliantly with the spices on the fish.

Cyrus’ beef chilli flash fry with warm yoghurt rice

Look no further than Chile's adopted national grape. Brought over from Bordeaux over a hundred years ago, it is the genetic brother of Cabernet Sauvignon, but more like its dad, Cabernet Franc. In Bordeaux it was maligned as an ‘also ran’ grape variety but has thrived in the high altitude warmth of Chile. It goes well with the bell peppers, cumin and turmeric, and has a tobaccoey bellpepper edge all of its own. Don't be fooled by wanting a more expensive wine, as they often don't go as well. Anything under a tenner is good. More expensive wines are often aged for longer in wood barrels which gives an overt dryness. Young and fresh is the way to go.

1. Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2012 Chile (£6.39 Ocado, and £7.99 Tesco.com and various independents)

Perfect. Fresh, gluggable and full of anti-oxidants so it’s marginally healthy than other reds too.

2. Santa Rita 120 Carm茅n猫re 2013 Central Valley (£8.99 Majestic)

This one is very similar, but has a lighter more European weight, like a ripe baby claret, brimming with plum and cherry flavours.

3. Chocolan Carmenere 2013 Maipo, Chile (£9.99 Morrisons)

If you’re looking for something a little more chunky, chewy and chocolatey, this is your fella. Ripe, creamy and screams that it is from a warm New World country.

*Please note that the retailers and prices listed were last updated on 22nd December 2014, and these drinks may also be available at different retailers.