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.

As Australian Chardonnay continues its re-emergence, Vasse Felix Heytesbury is firmly leading the charge with its complex, modern style that has seen the winemaking team take home a cabinet full of trophies and gold medals in recent years. 100% wild yeast fermented and matured in French oak for only nine months, there is a power and persistence that is unmistakable. A flavour cavalcade of matchstick, citrus, white peach and grapefruit alongside a subtle toasty, nutty aspect from the sublime oak regime. The finish of this remarkable example will leave you in no doubt to this wines pedigree and ageability. Sheer classic.

Umamu Estate only releases their wines when theyve had time to develop in the bottle and this Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is drinking beautifully now. In the glass: Beautifully vibrant bright lemon with a still-youthful green tint. On the nose: Lifted mix of toast and honey development. On the palate: Rich and beautifully developed with a lovely warm core of buttered toast, preserved lemon and lemon curd in a terrifically textured, layered and complex wine. So remarkably fresh and complex.

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.