From Australia's Barossa Valley, this deep, rich, and sticky Muscat wine is simply divine. Full of rum, raisin, and date aromas, opulent with exotic spice and toasted nuts. Serve alongside a dried fruit and cheeseboard, or with Middle Eastern inspired desserts - a nod to the grapes origin.

To briefly sum it up it, this is truly artisanal Sauternes—made by hardworking farmers who are willing to sacrifice quantity for excellence. For example, the rigorous sorting to select the best fruit means making up to seven passes through the vineyards, picking berry by berry. The yields come out to around ten hectoliters per hectare—compare that to Château d’Yquem. Or you can forget the details and simply stick your nose into a glass of this divine nectar to comprehend our excitement.This stands shoulder to shoulder with the best Sauternes money can buy.

Our favourite Gin discovered on holiday at St Mary's on the Isles of Scilly. Lovely balance of piney juniper, piquancy of cardamon, with a hint of orange, herbal lime leaf and warm familiar notes of cassia. Serve a large measure of Island Gin over ice, garnished with a fresh kaffir leaf and a dried orange slice, with two measures of tonic.