On the palate it is very vigorous, rich in extracts, with lively and pleasant tannins that are rounded through a skilful use of wood. A powerful, tantalizing wine with a great ageing potential.

Latitude is a 100% Côte de Blancs Chardonnay, predominantly grown, as it always has been, in vineyards on the southern side of Vertus. These are vineyards on roughly the same

A very famous old property within the region of Sauternes that has been rejuvenated over the past 20 years with the introduction of the Narby family from Canada. The rich and voluptuous wines are now matured in 60% new oak and the results are for all to see with wines of great complexity, harmony and elegance.

One word - legend. Jack Mann served Houghton for a remarkable 51 consecutive vintages. His determination to create wines of intensity, elegance and regional character have inspired a generation of Australian winemakers to achieve great things. Simply one of this country's greatest Cabernets, this wine is not just single vineyard fruit, the selection process is so rigorous that often it is just a few rows from the Justin Vineyard. Such is the reverence for that great man - Jack Mann.

Woodlands, established in 1973, has emerged as one of the regions important producers of Cabernet Sauvignon. The original, dry-grown 3.2 hectares, planted between 1973 and 1976, has now expanded to 10.5 hectares. The sandy and gravelly red/brown loams over lateritic sub-soils are well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. Organic and biodynamic principles are gradually being introduced. Batch-vinification in open and closed, stainless-steel fermenters with minute parcels of Malbec optimises fruit complexity. Typically the wine shows cassis/ black fruit/ cedar aromas, fine-grained tannins and underlying savoury oak.

This wine is a great example of why Margaret River is such a powerhouse in the cabernet department: concentration, savoury tannins, spice, and plenty of fruit. Blend of Cabernet sauvignon/Malbec/Petit Verdot. Delicious from the first to the last sip, with its very long finish.

British-influenced, Sri Lankan premium brew since 1860s. King of beers in Asia and beyond, market leader in Colombo and globally. Its Stout is globally-awarded, big roast character balanced with notes of prunes & nuts and finished with caramel hints and a dense head at 8.8% ABV. Roger Protz 300 Beers to try before you die. Beer Hunter commended.

British-influenced, Sri Lankan premium brew since 1860s. The King of beers in Asia and beyond, market leader in Colombo and globally. Czech-style 4.8% golden Lager, roasted in colour, fruity caramel in flavour.

First and only US Trappist, very unique World-class Massachusetts St Joseph's Abbey is the only non-European Trappist range. Deep in its Trappist tradition and monastic way of life, profits ploughed back to community funding and charitable contribitions. Trappist Ale is a 6.5% golden-hued, full-bodied unfilitered and unpasteurised pale ale, with fruity accents, light hop bitterness and a dry finish.