As France’s largest wine region, Languedoc is home to a unique collection of wines spanning all three colours. Boasting myriad vineyard sites, grape varieties and spectacular scenery, the region allows visitors to take a deep and breath-taking dive into an endless world of flavours and beauty.

A small country with great pride, Hungary is home to 22 wine regions and more than 200 grape varieties. While domestic consumption has significantly dropped over the past two decades, producers are optimistic and seeking out new markets. Seasoned wine connoisseurs will undoubtedly find exciting wines by Hungarian winemakers, whether they are looking for indigenous rarities or outstanding examples of international varieties.

He made a name for himself as the hammer-wielding super hero in the ‘Thor’ saga, or more recently by firing a machine gun all over the place in ‘Mad Max Furiosa’. In real life, the Australian film star seems to enjoy wielding a cork screw, using it inevitably to uncork the amazing wines from the Barossa Valley. It’s all about keeping it local!

Some say Shiraz, some say Syrah. That is the catchy tagline that the Shiraz Association of South Africa has adopted to illustrate how the styles produced here oscillate between the Old and the New World. Some wine-producing countries might even find themselves glancing enviously at the southern tip of Africa, where diverse award-winning Rhône-style wines are proudly catapulted into the world from its continental, coastal, and Mediterranean climates.

Why not try a forthright Blanc de Blancs Champagne with floral and fresh hazelnut notes to accompany this appetiser?

Classic Beverage was launched by Classic Fine Foods UK in June 2023 with the aim of expanding the company’s beverage portfolio. Jérôme Poussin, head of the beverage department, explains the company’s ethos, along with current trends in the UK market.

The vineyards of Provence extend over 200 kilometers, through the departments of Var, Bouches-du-Rhône and part of Alpes-Maritimes. Basking in virtually uninterrupted sunshine, the scenery is breathtaking and setting foot in the vineyards alone is enough to create a true holiday feel.