Cassegrain Wines formally celebrated its entry into the Sri Lankan market at an exclusive event on 19 August 2026 at The Sundowner, Colombo Swimming Club, in the presence of Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth.
The launch introduces Sri Lankan guests to a family-owned Australian wine story shaped by French heritage, more than four decades of winemaking in New South Wales, Australia and a longstanding commitment to quality and innovation. Cassegrain Wines thanks Favourite International for stocking the range and for its confidence in bringing the wines to Sri Lankan consumers.
Cassegrain Wines Director/CEO Shiana Tyler said the strong interest received from the Sri Lankan market had made the launch especially encouraging.
‘We are delighted to introduce Cassegrain Wines to Sri Lanka and deeply grateful to Favourite International for believing in our wines and making them available in this market. The interest and warmth we have already received have been incredibly encouraging. Sri Lanka holds a special place in my heart as my parents grew up here and I have visited Sri Lanka many times. We see this launch as the beginning of a meaningful and lasting relationship between Cassegrain and the Sri Lankan market,’ said Shiana Tyler.
Cassegrain Wines Chairman Selva Saverimuttu said the occasion carries particular personal meaning, connecting his Sri Lankan heritage and University of Colombo education with the Australian wine business he now helps lead.
‘As a Sri Lankan and a graduate of the University of Colombo, it is a proud and deeply personal moment to see Cassegrain Wines welcomed into Sri Lanka. This relationship brings together two places that have played an important part in my life. I believe Cassegrain’s combination of family heritage, craftsmanship and modern Australian winemaking will resonate strongly here, and I look forward to building a long-term partnership founded on mutual respect, quality and shared opportunity,’
added Selva Saverimuttu.
Cassegrain Wines is an award-winning, family-founded winery based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Drawing on French winemaking heritage dating back to 1643, Cassegrain combines traditional techniques with modern Australian innovation. Its multi-regional approach sources premium grapes from leading regions across New South Wales, with wines produced, matured and bottled at its integrated winery. The business has operated for more than 40 years and exported internationally for over 35 years.
Favourite International, Sri Lanka, is a specialist importer and distributor of wines, beers, champagnes, liqueurs, selected spirits and unique non alcoholic beverages from around the world. Founded in 1996, today they carry an extensive collection of the most admired global brands.
Supported by extensive industry reach and knowledge and bolstered by decades long relationships with vineyards and brewers, they are the ‘preferred beverage partner’ to multiple outlets across all sectors in the Sri Lankan beverage market.
Park Street Wines, the retail partner of Favourite International, operate two outlets-in Colombo
and Negombo. With a range of products covering every taste and budget, every item is carefully tasted and chosen for sale by in house teams and presented by origin, varietal and price for easy selection.