The selection of six wines I have for you from O’Brien’s has turned out by accident to be quite symmetrical: four new world whites — two chardonnays, two sauvignon blancs — and two powerful, fragrant reds from Europe.

CHEAP plonk has the same effect on the palate as wine costing up to six times as much, a psychological taste test has shown.

CHEAP plonk has the same effect on the palate as wine costing up to six times as much, a psychological taste test has shown.