Portugal offers wine drinkers terrific value in the wine drinking stakes, as well as an awe inspiring range of native grapes. The country’s winemakers are also adept at producing some cracking wines with international stars. Take Aluado from one of Portugal’s top names. José Neiva Correia is a doyen of Portuguese wine with many awards to his name. Having consulted for many of the country’s top cellars, he now has his own estate, and combines generations of tradition with an inquisitive spirit undimmed by decades of experience. Using grapes from vineyards close to the coast, Aluado has lovely ripe peach fruit balanced by a zing of stony crispness. Just what you want, as a glass on its own, or served with seafood, salmon or chicken dishes.

The unique Stella Artois yeast strain (the very same yeast strain first used by the Artois brewmasters) adds a light to moderate fruity, cooked pineapple aroma and creates a clean, crisp medium bodied flavour with hints of cooked vegetable. The Saaz hop also produces a unique bitterness which is well balanced with the malted barley, giving Stella Artois a subtle but pleasant grainy, sweet finish.

Hahn SuperDry is brewed by combining the best of modern brewing technology with the finest ingredients, resulting in a full flavoured, crisp and refreshing low carb beer. The long brewing process breaks down more of the natural sugars to deliver a genuine SuperDry taste, with only a third of the carbs youll find in other full-strength beers.

Peroni Nastro Azzuro is brewed to the authentic Italian recipe originating in Lombardia, Italy in the 19th century. Brewed under licence to produce a fresh and crisp taste, Peroni Nastro Azzurro can now be found in all good cafés and bars and is the perfect lager to quench a serious thirst.

Stone & Wood from Byron Bay have burst onto the craft beer scene with some fantastic hand crafted beers including this Pacific Ale which is jam packed full of fresh tropical fruit aromas and flavours. The quintesential summer sessional beer, it has crowd pleaser written all over it.

Fully imported from Holland, Hollandia is brewed in the traditional way creating a beer that is crisp and refreshing in the northern European lager style. Careful selection of hops and barley ensures Hollandia will become a firm favourite of lovers of the style.

Traditionally Greek, this Ouzo will have you dreaming of the Mediterranean coast with its intense aniseed flavour. Best served late in the afternoon with friends.

A Portugese blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira & Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has an intensity to it that is balanced by freshness. Displaying flavours of complex spices, blackberries, plums and truffle, the wine is Harmonious, with a long finish

Estrella Damm is a Spanish Lager, with universally appreciated character and taste it is ideal for drinking at any time. Its high quality is due to the finest selection of raw materials and the meticulous brewing process. It stands out for its creamy hops-flavoured froth and refreshing taste. It has been brewed in Barcelona since 1876 and is the flagship beer of S.A. Damm, a prominent Barcelona brewery.