Mercury Cider from Tasmania is enjoying a renaissance with a new generation of customers who want to discover more authentic cider brands. There latest offering is Hard Cider, full of flavour and one of the stronger ciders available at 6.9% Alc. Fridge buddy ready.

A light golden cider, Strongbow Hard Cider is balanced apple character with a clean, crisp finish. Inspired by traditional hard ciders, Strongbow Hard Cider has made from specially selected apples that gives the cider a distinctive freshness. Best paired with a bite cheese board or a spicy salami pizza.

Pure Blonde Cider is a crisp, apple cider with 60% less sugar and 50% less carbs than regular ciders. It's the perfect match with sunny afternoons and good friends. Made with crushed apples, Pure Blonde Cider is a great option for adults who enjoy an active lifestyle and are looking for a light, crisp refreshing apple taste. It can also be paired with spicy curries or bold cheeses as an aperitif. Have one today and find them at your nearest First Choice Liquor store or buy online.

Sangria is the ultimate summertime drink. With vibrant, aromatic fruit flavours and a refreshing, light weight palate, La Esencia is both delicious and crowd pleasing. This sangria can be served in a number of ways, but is best served with the addition of some fresh fruit like oranges, apples, limes and even pineapple. You can even add some lemonade and ginger ale for a bit of extra lift.

The Houghton story goes back as far as 1836 and since those early beginnings, they have been responsible for some of the finest wines made in this country. The Late Picked Verdelho shows aromas of tropical fruit leading to a palate that is full, soft and fruity with good texture. A very versatile wine, try with spicy Thai dishes or crème caramel.

Golden Oak Cream Sweet style of Sherry to be enjoyed with cheese and crackers.

The tried and true champion of where value-for-money meets flavour, Gossips produce a Sauvignon Blanc with all the trademark freshness you'd expect. Aromatic characters of passionfruit, gooseberry and tropical fruit salad are all at play with a depth of palate hard to find at this price. Enjoy Gossips Sauv Blanc on your balcony, deck, backyard or anywhere relaxation is unavoidable.

Amber in colour, this fortified wine shows some sweet caramel overtones, and then finishes nice and dry.

Smooth and luscious on the palate with lovely texture, Boronia Marsala has flavours of raisins, muscat grapes and subtle caramel. A rich fortified wine style, Boronia Marsala retains fine acidity which keeps the finish in balance. Boronia Marsala can be enjoyed with a strong cheddar cheese after dinner and is also a popular ingredient when cooking.

Magners Irish Cider can rightfully claim to be the leader of the pack in world of cider. The unique, refreshing taste of Ireland's favourite Cider over ice is the perfect refreshment over those long, hot summer days.