The Day One wines are a celebration of the first day of harvest in each vineyard. The dates are even printed on the labels. Their head winemaker Adolfo Hurtado – a Chilean legend with plenty of experience as former chief winemaker at the famous Cono Sur Vineyards. He produces sustainable wines at Mont Gras’ winery in Leyda Valley, Chile’s newest winemaking area. Its cool ocean breezes & morning fog relieve the grapes from the warm sunshine making it perfect for great quality white wines. Expect flavours of citrus, blossom, pineapple & tropical fruit. Its creamy texture & refreshing acidity make it a brilliant pairing with salmon ceviche. In 2022, this wine won an IWC award for the 2021 vintage. ...

"A very pinot nose of high-toned red berry fruit aromas with soft earth scents that introduce nicely rich, round & delicious middle weight flavors that culminate in a touch of austerity as well as warmth." 87-89 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound. ...

From a 1ha plot adjoining Volnays Clos de Chênes, owned by Anne-Claude Leflaives cousin, Eric de Suremain. Biodynamically farmed under Leflaives supervision, the vineyard offers quality on a par with many of Leflaives own domaine wines. This wine offers bright, fresh ruby red fruit & a light perfume. Generous & rich, with a pleasing plumpness & length. ...

This premium lager has been a Canadian staple since the 19th century. Moosehead Breweries was founded in 1867 – the same year Canada became a country – & has remained fiercely independent ever since. To this day Moosehead is only made with like 100% Canadian barley malt & naturally pure water. Refreshing & light-bodied, the golden lager has a delicately balanced malt sweetness & hoppy bitterness. It can take on food expertly, including Canadian poutine (chips, cheese & gravy), or try it with something heartier, like barbecue ribs. ...

Founded by a woman back in 1867, Moosehead isn’t only one of Canada’s best-loved breweries, but also one of its most pioneering. As old as the country itself, they’ve survived two world wars & have competed as an independent against companies 100 times their size. Cracked Canoe is their award-winning, premium light lager. It’s crisp, refreshing & low-calorie. With just 3. 5% ABV, it still delivers full-bodied flavour. ...

You might think of Chile as being all sun-drenched landscapes. But in the moderate Malleco Valley, cooler climate grapes such as Chardonnay & Pinot Noir really thrive – ripening slowly & constantly, developing complexity & retaining acidity. In such an environment (and with the help of expert winemaking) wines show real elegance & restraint akin to Old-World styles. & this h&-harvested Chardonnay from award-winning Chilean pioneer Morandé really shows off the standard. Rich in aromas of citrus fruits, green apple & toasted nuts, it’s both intense & elegant. There’s plenty of fresh acidity & structure here, plus a hint of minerality, so try it with smoked salmon. ...

The Belen Estate in Chile's Casablanca Valley is perfect for growing grapes that make fresh, fruit driven wines. The clay & granite soils are not too fertile & the maritime influences allows the grapes to ripen slowly retaining delicious fruit flavours. This fine, fresh Chardonnay is all about fruit with an abundance of citrus, pear, apple & pineapple flavours. Try this with marinated meaty white fish. ...

The Belen Estate in Chile's Casablanca Valley is perfect for growing grapes that make fresh, fruit driven wines. The clay & granite soils are not too fertile & the maritime influences allows the grapes to ripen slowly retaining delicious fruit flavours. The nose of this wine is full of fresh red fruit aromas & these are represented on the palate as well but with added hints of clove, chocolate & coffee. This would be best with roast duck. ...

The Pais grape was brought to Mexico by Hernán Cortes & from there spread throughout the Americas. The variety, once the most planted in Chile & used for table wine, is now enjoying a renaissance as quality driven producers are making light, fresh fruity red wines. Reminiscent of good Beaujolais this wine is light & fruity with red cherry & raspberry flavours followed by an earthy & spicy finish. This will be delicious with charcuterie & ripe cheese. ...

In Scansano, in the southern part of Tuscany, Morellino is the local name for Sangiovese. In this case blended with 15% Ciliegiolo, another indigenous local grape, this is a slim & youthful style of red, with only a third of the blend spending 6-8 months in new oak. Ripe cherry & strawberry fruit forms the backbone of this wine, which is medium-bodied & approachable, & fresh in feel. A subtly rustic streak gives a touch of complexity & food friendliness. Partner with anything from lamb chops to game, either immediately or within the next 5 years. ...