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Famous for the flavour it gives to American whisky, it is being celebrated in new spirits like vodka. Corn brings softness, and a mellow caramel hint to the spirit.

Distinctive and intriguing, the nose captivates with its varietal rustic charm. Fresh beetroot juice, fragrant lemon thyme, blood plum and floral flecks fill the glass, evolving and opening further with time. A rich core of dark savoury fruit provides depth and intensity. The core of blood plum and purple fig is complexed with earthy warm spice and subtle savoury oak. The tannins build and grow, providing a robust frame and depth to the palate. A wine that will uncoil with time to show more complexity and character to those who are patient enough to wait.

A complex and attractive mix of dark and blue fruits with earthy undertones. Blood plums and black currants, liquorice and spice. A hint of truffles and oak in the mix. Medium bodied, fleshy and supple, the palate is textured and layered. Plum, aniseed and spice follow from the nose and the wine has lovely depth without being overbearing. Ripe, fine tannins and good length with dark fruits and a hint of oak.

With fresher-style reds today topping wish lists, the charming reds of Beaujolais are more popular now than ever. Its rare whites, however, remain something of a secret – especially when made from Viognier. This is a lusciously ripe white from the Descombe family, who established their estate in 1905. Five generations later, they’ve expanded their reach north to Chablis and south to the Rhône. This aromatic, lightly spiced Viognier hails from their original plot. Harvested at night for maximum aroma, cool-fermented, and aged for six months on its lees, it has it all – body, ripe fruit, roundness and fragrance with a gentle freshness. A deliciously different apéritif, it’s also spot on with white meats, seafood and creamy vegetarian dishes.

Top winemaker Andrea Bernardini knows how to get the most from the Nero di Troia grape. The result? Deliciously dark and velvety Corsiero – winner of two Golds and huge 97pt score. No need to blend Nero di Troia with softer varieties – gently pressed and carefully vinified, it delivers a seductive, deeply flavoured, fruit-driven red wine. The grape takes its name from the town of Troia in northern Puglia, said to have been founded by the Greek hero Diomedes, famed for helping defeat Troy in Asia Minor (yes, the grape really is that old!). Enjoy brooding black fruit aromas, rich plum, blackberry, violet and smoky vanilla flavours, and a gloriously long finish. It’s perfect with hearty pasta dishes, game or a slow-cooked stew.

Recreating the rare combination of imposing richness and easy-drinking smoothness of its red sibling, Cabalié maestro Hervé Sabardeil succeeded after years of searching, blending and hard work. His ultimate expression of a southern French white is a magical grape mix of old-vine Viognier for intense honeysuckle aroma and soft texture, Muscat for grapey notes, and Colombard to keep it all zesty. And of course the other key ingredients are bright southern French sunshine, which ripens the grapes to perfection, sea breezes to keep them healthy and night harvesting to ensure maximum freshness. It won 7 Golds in just four vintages and tops that this vintage with a Trophy, Double Gold and massive 98pt score! Bursting with tropical fruit, Cabalié is perfect solo or with seafood or chicken.

Turn up the flavour with Kopparberg Fruitz. A punchy 8.3% ABV mix of Hard Mango, Pineapple, and Lemon, made for those who like their refreshment loud, juicy, and unapologetically bold.

Enticing florals lead you in, with green apples and citrus taking hold. Pleasantly rich pear and peach meld wth grapefruit for a zippy and crisp race across the palate. This fresh expression of Pinot Grigio comes from Angove Family Winemakers, one of Australia's oldest and most-respected wineries. And when you live in a place like sunny South Australia, you sure know to make a cool, refreshing white.