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. ...

Morandé are true pioneers. They were the first winery both to set up in the Casablanca Valley & be certified as sustainable in Chile. The One to One Gewürztraminer is made from a vineyard where one vine makes one bottle
- hence the name. As a result, you can expect a remarkably concentrated wine. It has ripe flavours of rose petal, peach & citrus. Its off-dry nature makes it a great partner for lightly spiced Thai foods.
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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 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. ...

Nestled next to Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis is where you'll find the best value red Burgundy. Here, the Henri Pion ...

Mid ruby. Exotic, orange peel aromas. Sweet start & very lively. Racy, jewelled. Lots of fine tannins. There is tightness & density here rather than sheer mass & alcohol (though the label says 13.5%). Rather sophisticated but not big. Very long. 18/20, jancisrobinson.com ...

Unusual for being made from 100% Aligote. This has an almost savoury nose, with notes of spice & toasted nuts. On the palate, this has zesty citrus fruit & a steely minerality, but these are offset by mouthcoating fruit. The savoury toasted notes come through once more on the long finish. ...