WHAT do the British and the Australians have in common? No, it's not our weather, but our love of BBQs and good wine.

Although we're famed the world over for our unpredictable summers, we have developed a resilient streak that prompts us to use even the slightest sign of sunshine to gather our finest cuts of meat, our best salad recipes and our finest wines to throw a barbie.

And you can't go far wrong with these drops…

Yalumba's Bush Vine Grenache 2009, £10.99 (or 8.99 each when you buy two or more), Majestic

JUICY, full of flavour and easy on the purse this wine comes highly recommended.

Aromas of strawberries and plum fruits come through on the nose and follow through to taste, whilst savoury and earthy tones also show through nicely.

The intense flavours don't wane at the end, although the finish is smooth, fleshly and generous making it a fantastic wine with BBQ chops or if you're feeling fruity, strawberries and cream.

McWilliams Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2005, £9.99, Majestic

THE perfect partner to BBQ fish and seafood.

Developing seductively, light hints of garlic or lemon would be great match for this wine as its flavours grows with subtle persistence.

Lemongrass, hints of grapefruit and honey are all there to taste as each flavour dips in out.

Tahbilk Viognier 2009, £11.65, slurp.co.uk

INTENSE on the nose and full of flavour, this wine is velvety smooth and well balance.

Produced by Tahbilk one of the most historic producers in Australia, this wine shows its class with a deep bouquet of floral and citrus notes with apricot overtones.

Showing good balance and flavour this wine is a great match for scallops or meaty salads.

Campbells Rutherglen Topaque NV, £9.99, Corkingwines. co.uk

THIS is a desert wine to rival the best.

The toffee notes will complement any fruity dishes while the light spirited finish will cut through with refreshing charm.

The Cover Drive, £11.95, winedirect.co.uk

ON the nose this wine oozes blackcurrant, blueberry and cedar notes, which translate to berry and cherry on the palate.

Subtle hints of rosemary and mint show up in the background.