With the sun setting earlier, leaves changing into vibrant shades of red, and wisps of winter whispering through the now-barren branches, autumn is the perfect time to bundle up with a quenching drink and bask in the beauty of the changing season. We raise our glasses and explore new beverages sure to put a fire in your belly.
RAISING A TOAST TO DELICIOUS AUTUMN EVENINGS
Roebuck Estates – Classic Cuvée 2019
There’s no better way to embrace the changing of the seasons than with an elegant sparkling wine that’s been aged to perfection.
That is exactly what the leading English sparkling wine producer, Roebuck Estates, is proudly offering with the latest addition to its acclaimed classic collection – Classic Cuvée 2019.
With a clear vision of crafting exceptional vintage sparkling wines every year from its collection of vineyards throughout Sussex and Kent, Roebuck Estates’ Classic Cuvée 2019 comprises carefully selected bunches of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes that were gently whole-bunch pressed, with a small proportion partially fermented in aged Burgundian oak barrels, followed by extended bottle ageing to impart a unique depth, richness, and complexity.
Pop open a bottle to experience delicate bubbles and a vibrant acidity that leads to a long, beautifully balanced finish.
Punchy Drinks – Punchy Hydration
Join the refreshment renaissance and rewrite the rulebook on soft drinks by diving into a brighter, bubblier future.
Powered by sunshine and myriad health benefits, Punchy Hydration is as good for you as it is delicious, offering a lightly sparkling drink made with real fruit, electrolytes, vitamins C, D, B3, B6, and B12, and minerals.
This low-calorie, caffeine-free drink boasts a game-changing wellness blend that aids its consumers’ muscle function, supports immunity, and is even vegan.
With many finding it a struggle to meet daily water quotas, Punchy Hydration’s range is the perfectly supercharged way to meet our body’s hydration needs.
Present in thousands of stores across the UK, it’s time to drink up and feel punchy, all whilst taking care of all your hydration in one tasty, satisfying can.
El Rayo Tequila
Forgo the lime, salt, and regret, and embrace tequila made for tonic, grapefruit, and good times. El Rayo Tequila offers a one-of-a-kind taste that’s clean, light, and smooth yet also vibrant, fresh, and zingy. Those who venture a sip will enter a whole new era through a drink that lets you start your night, not end it.
Made from only 100 percent natural Blue Agave, which spends eight years in the Mexican sun soaking up a rich flavour from the Los Altos soil, this tequila and tonic (T&T) is authentically Mexican, carefully crafted, and extremely drinkable.
Produced with award-winning Plata, crisp Indian tonic water, and a hint of grapefruit, El Rayo Tequila is ready to drink whenever you are – whether it’s on a rooftop, at a festival, at a picnic, on an evening at the beach, or anything in between.
Penrhos Spirits x Oddbox – Pear and Chilli Gin
Can you handle the heat? Sweet heat, also known as ‘swicy’, continues to be a trending flavour across 2025 food categories, with innovative taste combinations consistently hitting the market.
Leading this tantalising trend is the newest collaboration between Penrhos Spirits and Oddbox, who have teamed up to launch the UK’s first-ever pear and chilli gin.
As a limited-edition release of just 500 bottles made from produce deemed ‘too odd’ and destined for waste, this fiery new spirit is the second collaboration between the two companies, both of which are pioneers in the fight against food waste.
With over 20 recipe formulations tested to nail that perfect sweet heat balance, this pear and chilli gin is made for those who are ready to handle the heat and celebrate all things swicy.
Vinca – Wine Tasting Christmas Cracker
Celebrate the holiday season with Vinca’s newest magical range of award-winning organic wines, wrapped up in a stylish cracker-style gift that glistens like the ornaments of a Christmas tree.
Filled with a mixed selection of canned wine, including Pale Rosé with fresh notes of rose petal, White Wine with hints of citrus and blossom, and Red Wine with red berry and forest fruit aromas, Vinca proudly represents the future of wine.
Equally as enticing as its Christmas appearance is the brand’s status as the UK’s first 100 percent recycled aluminium wine bottle. Turning the wine industry on its head, Vinca offers an organic drink in infinitely recyclable packaging, demonstrating its mission to change the way you drink wine whilst doing its bit for the planet.
Treat yourself or a fellow drinks enthusiast to the Wine Tasting Christmas Cracker this holiday season.
Bodega Norton – Norton 130 Años
Celebrating 130 years of wine-making expertise, Bodega Norton – Argentina’s oldest winery in Luján de Cuyo – is releasing its ultra-limited Malbec, Norton 130 Años.
With only 2,000 magnums released globally and sourced from a single, historic vineyard, this collector’s Malbec is a testament to the patience, craftsmanship, and passion behind one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands.
Norton 130 Años has been produced from a select harvest of Parcel No. 3 at Finca Agrelo and offers a uniquely smooth texture, deep colour, and vibrant fresh red fruit aroma that is expertly balanced with elegant complexity.
Created with hand-harvested grapes, the wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels to preserve its character before being bottled unfiltered and unrefined, guaranteeing its authenticity and exceptional ageing potential.
Indulge in this luxury bottle today and taste all that this one-of-a-kind wine has to offer.
