This is what that person was drinking last week at the house party you went. Remember the one having an amazing, carefree time, who came in with some big energy and, like the wine, was layered with tropical fruit, some nougaty richness and a little green almond? Thanks F.S!

Frederick Stevenson Morbinos 2020

A rich and expressive Whisky thanks to the use of six malts, over the traditional one or two. Matured in a mix of charred, Australian apera casks, ex-bourbon casks, and Archie Rose's own 36-month old ex-rye casks, this is layered with notes of sticky date pudding, amaretto and espresso in the glass. (700ml) 46% ABV

Archie Rose Single Malt Whisky

Senorio Mezcal Anejo 100% De Agave 700ml

San Pellegrino and Perrier are great but it’s time to ditch the Vespa for a custom chopper and substitute your tailored linen trousers for a beat-up pair of old, faded Levis. With Liquid Death’s Sparkling Water, H20 is more than the source of life, it’s a delicious lifestyle choice in a can.

Liquid Death Sparkling Water 500ml

It feels like sitting at a cosy pub in late Autumn, early Spring and eating an amazing steak with peppercorn sauce while the AC fans warm air and that smell of cloves, leather and a fireplace (even though the fire’s not been lit in years) float through the air.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Syrah 2022

This a phenomenal wine that sings with some air time or rest in your cellar if you can bear to wait. A remarkable plot that translates into beguiling aromatics, mineral essence and laser-like focus.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2023

Don’t bother with dehydration, it’s just a temporary state of reduced cognisance and health that aims to hurt you by draining your body of its valuable fluid, like some evil pest.

Liquid Death Mountain Water 500ml

In their 21st iteration of Chardonnay, the crew at Woodlands have an amazing knack for making wines with entirely Wilyabrup Valley fruit that’s 100% spontaneously barrel fermented, so it speaks of the region and presents all its charm. There’s honeysuckle, orchard fruit and some healthy barrel spice, meaning it's a dinner Chardonnay.

Woodlands Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2022

This could be the perfect match for your Middle Eastern feast of falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush and chickpeas. With its early-picked fruit and skin contact, there's a fresh acidity and a savoury lemon-laced chalky pith and grip, plus a lick of cinnamon quill and sandalwood spices.

Momento Mori Fistful of Flowers 2023

Light and smooth almond praline, malty goodness and a drip of caramel. This is an amazing brew that flits between winter warmer and refreshing Ale depending on your mood and air con setting. Air Con? Con Air! That’s enough of an excuse for us to fire up that Nick Cage masterpiece. Better grab a 4-pack, the run time is 115 minutes.

Sailors Grave Southern Red Ale 355ml (can)

A powerful expression of Shiraz with enveloping dark chocolate, purple fruits and a shovel of fresh, turned earth. Mouth-coating tannins follow on the palate, adding depth and structure to this warming Shiraz. This is the bottle you'll want to reach for when the next cold night rolls around.

Paul Osicka Majors Creek Shiraz 2022

Absolutely a wine for every white wine lover, from the most dedicated Chardonnay devotees, to those who are still on the fence about the grape. Fermented in new oak and MLF, has some lovely spicy chew. Feels made to pair with cheese boards and friends at twilight.

Lobenthal Road Bacchant Chardonnay 2023

This is all Roussanne and Sauvignon Blanc, and it smells like an Australian forest, complete with dandelion and bees flowers – amazing, obviously. There are also a couple of aromatic, talcy tricks and a nice savoury, looser-edge profile.

Fin Dandelions and Bumblebees Roussane Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Black olives and blue fruits meet saltiness and a butcher's block. Great things are happening in the Pyrenees. It’s a multi-generational Shiraz that the entire family will love at your next reunion. Winemaking is hands-off in principle which speaks volumes of the grapes, again.

Dalwhinnie LDR Shiraz 2022

Vibrant on the nose with plenty of floral and cassis notes and juicy in the glass with some sappy tannin rounding out on the palate. If you're planning a night in you need this wine.

Deep Woods Cabernet Franc 2023

Will befriend most Italian-inspired dishes you put next to it, and could even relax the energy at a tense family/friends dinner.

Villa Diana Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2022

Sailors Grave Bloody Caesar Tomato & Oyster Gose 355ml

A Cab Sauv dominant blend with a splash of Merlot and Malbec making up the balance. In the glass, lovely and vivid boysenberry intermingle with ripe tannin for a supple and textured wine. Delicious.

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Cabernet 2021

If you love a NEIPA and you want to pump up the juicy aspects, consider a slice of apricot. This beer is brewed for IWD and is in appreciation of Fred (Fiona) a local Bright hero.

Bright Brewery Freds Apricot NEIPA 440ml

Each glass opens ripe and plush, with red cherry, blood plum and a mineral edge. There’s some decent weight that’s thrown around in a way that’s not ostentatious. Maybe life makes a little more sense when you’re drinking wines like this because these wines make sense.