The Maxwell family's Meads have been acclaimed by leading wine critics and industry press for many decades. Starting with a base of Spiced Mead, a secret herb and spice infusion is introduced and the ferments are fortified. Maxwell spends twelve to fifteen months in old Bourbon barrels under the Maxwell estate cellars, always the last word in honeyed luxury. Opulent hues of 24 carat gold, a complex array of nine secret herbs and spices, decadently sweet with complex spice and the indulgence of aged brandy notes on the moreish finish.

Mead is a unique and rare beverage made by fermenting honey, it's the oldest fermented drink known to mankind, known as ambrosia nectar of the gods by ancient Greeks. The vikings believed it to be an aphrodisiac, the groom and wedding guests indulging it for one month, hence a honeymoon! Maxwell Honey Mead is a favourite drink amongst the growers and winemakers of McLaren Vale where it's regularly mixed with dry ginger ale, it's also a vital ingredient for creative cooking. Try Maxwell on ice or as a refreshing spritzer mixed with light beer.

The sparkling wines of Valley Loire are known for their vitality, freshness and affable drinkability. Within the picturesque and undulating, chateau lined terroirs of the greater Loire, lies the Appellation d'origine contrôlée of Vouvray, a region which yields a quality of sparkling that's rather unique, more generous and appealing, with an engaging complexity of flavour and delicate mousse. Marc Brédif was established 1893, one of the oldest maison in the commune, it remains the largest, a pioneer of the gently pétillant style of Vouvray sparkling.

The pick of Coonawarra Shiraz, treated to an extravagantly extended fermentation, for maximal uptake of dense, chocolatey purple fruit flavours, rakish colour and wickedly decadent chewy licorice textures, two years and more on gross sedimentery lees to infuse the wine with wanton richness, while taming and integrating the prodigal tannins. Eventually disgorged to true Methode traditionnelle, Majella is served with the ultimate indulgence, an inclusion of Reserve Vintage Coonawarra Port and dosage liqueur, crowned and resealed.

Very Old Rare Pedro Ximénez Sherry, an opaque dark mahogany opulence, redolent of date, raisins and ripe fig, unctuous black liquorice characters underpinned by revitalizing crispness, lingering, satiating and mouth filling flavours. Assembled from six of the oldest Solera casks in the Lustau cellars, a decadent indulgence to accompany piquant cheeses, the richest desserts and most refined gourmandise.

Very Old Rare Sherry, Palo Cortado traces its origins from the rigorous selection process by legendary Lustau cellar master Manuel Lozano as he picked the very finest stocks from his oldest Solera. Assembled from a tally of seven exceptional casks, richly copper topaz in colour, vibrant with nutty pecan characters throughout, a palate of moreish dark bitter chocolates, decadent and divine, driven by its unravelling complexities and extraordinary length.

The quintessential Palomino Fino, aged in seasoned American oak casks under the Lustau Bodegas in the town center at Jerez de la Frontera. The perfect dry aperitif alongside Ibérico jamon, bright and clean, vibrant and fresh with an earthy mineral nose, sweetly aromatic almond and bakery characters, dry and crisp to the palate, yet engaging and rich on the full flavoured finish.

Gold Medal Winner at the highly prestigious London International Wine Challenge! The taste is very sweet, smooth, pronounced and delicous, just like dried raisins or rich tawny grape juice. Serve at cool room temperature with fine desserts, pastries and cake, pour liberally over the best quality ice creams. San Emilio will magnificently accompany many courses of a grand buffet, a digestif for the sweet toothed that's equally sensational alongside a brew of the most exquisite double consommé.

An exquisitely indulgent, rare old Amontillado, aged in American oak casks to the traditional Solera y Criaderas system under the Lustau Bodegas at Jerez de la Frontera. Bright amber golden hues before an intensely smokey, dry and elegant hazelnut cashew filled palate, resolving on a lingering savoury finish and endless, spicey aftertaste.

The ultimate indulgence in sweet Old Sherry, patiently matured in a bequeath of well seasoned, American oak casks under the historic legacy of Lustau's Bodegas in Jerez, painstakingly assembled over the course of many yeara to the traditional Solera system. An exclusively Muscatel grape Sherry from the distinguished Las Cruces vineyard in Chipiona. Emilin's lusciously toothsome richness, wanton intensity, divine floral bouquet, figs, raisin and walnuts, an awesomely mouthfilling Sherry with full body of flavour that lingers long, graceful and refined.

Made to the traditional Solera y Criaderas and aged in American oak under the cool, humid, salty maritime climes of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a seaside fishing town on the estuaries of Guadalquivir River. Bone dry and pleasingly light bodied in the satiatingly Manzanilla style, laced with sea breeze notes, chamomile and flor. Fresh and crisp, delicate and refreshing on a clean lingering aftertaste.

One of the great, enduring Lustau icons, crafted in the 17th century style of transatlantic journeys to distant Spanish colonies. After a term of age in the home Solera, the Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez butts are assembled for a second matuation in a Solera of 45 barrels at the Sacristía de Bodegas Lustau, a special place of higher temperature and humidity which replicate the climatic conditions of long shipboard journeys. A satisfyingly complex palate of ripe fruits and cacao, coffee and mocha, raisins candied orange and salacious nutty finish.

Golden hued Oloroso of ingratiatingly penetrating woody characters, dark chocolates and walnut, roasted chestnuts, a persistent palate framed by light, refreshing acidity.

Classic Amontillado, having undergone years of racking and cellaring to attain the electrifying dry to medium sweet flavours. Amber coloured, exquisitely balanced and showing great character from maturity. A seriously versatile wine, which mates beautifully with any game dish or rare roasted meat, the tried and true aperitif or accompaniement to festive occasions. The traditional companion to consomme, roast game bird, foie gras or fully flavoured, robust cuisine. A finer Amontillado would be hard to find.

The cuvées of Louis Roederer are the fruit of patient work, a collaboration between France's finest growers and most accomplished winemakers. A realization of the quest for perfect balance, selfless generosity, measured indulgence and pristine elegance. Two thirds Cumières Pinot Noir, grown to the southerly slopes along River Marne, the balance in Cote des Blancs Chardonnay, aged an extravagant four years in own bottle on sedimentery yeast lees, a fifth is treated to a course of oak maturation for complexity and palate depth.

Founded in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer remain one of the few family owned Champagne houses. For two centuries, six succeeding generations have been inspired by the same concern for quality. Jean-Claude Rouzaud, grandson of Madame Camille Olry-Roederer is referred to as the Sage of Champagne. Louis Roederer's fundamental advantage lies in its superb 190-hectare vineyard, which rates 97.5% on the official classification scale, and covers the Pinot Noir crus of Montagne de Reims and Valley de la Marne, with Chardonnay from the Cotes des Blanc.

Assembled from the finest Crus of the ten most celebrated Louis Roederer vineyards, Cristal embodies the spirit of perfectionism that is the mark of this grande House of Champagne. That perfectionism is apparent at every release of the elite Cristal Roederer, within every nuance and subtle variation that conspires to give the exceptional Cristal its pleasurable taste and magnificent quality. The richness and depth of the great Cristal Roederer makes it the ideal Champagne to accompany the most refined and exquisite cuisine, New England Lobster or Langouste with black and white truffles.

Louis Roederer is unique in Champagne, retaining the most superior properties in the Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne and Cotes des Blanc. Roederer's vineyards average 97.5% on the official classification scale, Cristal is made exclusively from Roederer Grand Cru grapes. Cristal is only produced in great vintages, when the ripeness of fruit enables a subtle, precise balance. Cristal nevertheless remains first and foremost the first growth of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an exquisite, crystal mineral sophistication.

In 1876 Tsar Alexander II asked that his personal Champagne be presented in crystal bottles, thus giving rise to the very first prestige Cuvee. Cristal is made from the finest wines pressed from the highest quality grapes, grown to the most superior Louis Roederer vineyards. Today it is still produced in limited quantities, always as a vintage wine and only in exceptional years. Rich and vinous, the elite Roederer style is characterised by finesse and elegance, Cristal exudes an enticingly delicate bouquet and perfect balance of fruit.

One of the most eminent Maison du Champagnes, a third of the cépage is Chardonnay, the balance in Pinot Noir with a portion of Pinot Meunier from the very year of release. A further ten percent of mature reserve wines aged up to five years, are assembled into the final Cuvée. Whilst labelled as non vintage, the components have been treated to an average of three years repose in own bottle on yeast lees. Serve chilled, and often, Roederer's fullness and structure make her a superb accompaniment to the finest cuisine.

Founded in 1776, Maison Louis Roederer remains one of the very rare family owned Houses of Champagne. For two centuries, five succeeding generations have been inspired by the same concern for quality. Today, Jean-Claude Rouzaud, a trained oenologist and grandson of Madame Camille Olry-Roederer, presides over the destiny of the famous company in Reims and guides its development. Louis Roederer's fundamental advantage lies in its superb 190-hectare vineyard which, on average, rates 97.5% on the official classification scale.

There are few places in the world, so predisposed to yielding vintages of the regal Champagne styles, as the chalky Downs of England's southeast. The noble House of Pommery send their eminent chef de cave on frequent forays across the Channel, to isolate the finest parcels of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, picked off the most exquisite sites at Sussex and Hattingley Valley, Hampshire and Essex. A luxurious bead of butter biscuits, almond and honey notes, citrus and red apple to the tongue, its creamy palate of lemon, meringues and tangy citrus peel, resolving on a splendid saline finish.

Elegant and effervescent, approachable and very, very French, compiled from bespoke parcels of fruit, treated to an old world vinification, fashioned to drink splendidly alongside modern cuisine. Louis Perdrier is a perfectionist, leaving nothing to chance, he personally selects a menu of varietal grapes to assemble into the definitive Vin mousseux. A generously flavoured French sparkler, exquisitely balanced, layered with crisp orchard fruit flavours, complexed by exquisite lees complexity, lined with a creamy textural mouthfeel.

Louis Bouillot was founded in 1877 by Jean Bouillot at Nuits Saint Georges, a little village nestled in the heart of Burgundy's splendid Cote d'Or. Maison Bouillot is still located in Nuits Saint Georges, continuing the tradition of Cremant de Bourgogne, having acquired international fame for the excellence of its wines.

From those wonderful folks who brought us Grandin and Charles Boisset, the vineyards of Louis Bouillot lie within one of France's most superior appellations along the Nuits Saint Georges. A slightly effervescent wine, defined as Cremant, dominated by Pinot Noir, the balance of Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligote, sourced from grand old vineyards in La Bourgogne. Perle de Vigne Grand Reserve Brut is a superb representation of all that's noble and sophisticated about the House of Louis Bouillot, established 1877.

Lindeman means more than the simple partnering of quality fruit with adroit vinification techniques. Each edition defines the spirit and passion of founder Dr Henry J Lindeman. True to the good doctor's vision, Cuvee Pinot Chardonnay Reserve provides sparkling wine drinkers with a truly memorable experience. Fashioned with diligence and panache by a devoted winemaking team, this elegant, full flavoured sparkler is beautifully balanced with long citrus/ vanilla flavours, fruit laden acids and the finest effervescence. It will compliment every meal or occasion.

Bin 25 is crafted to a relaxed, everyday enjoyment style, the focus is on fruit, to construct a wine that's immediately appealing and offers maximum satisfaction. Bin 25 Sparkling Brut Cuvee is treated to an extravagant regimen of vinification techniques, developing rich complexity after resting for an extended term on sedimentery yeast lees.