Category: Drank That!

Amarone Opera Prima and its 2017 tasting

The 2017 vintage is a warm year that will require a very poor hand to make an under-ripe Amarone della Valpolicella. With plenty of richness in the wines, will there still be finesse in the mix?

Garabei 2019, Dolcetto of Abrigo Giovanni

Abrigo Giovanni is a 53 years old family business in its third generation. But what lies within their vineyards and made its way into the bottles may be much older than the business itself.

Amarone 2015 – The comeback of Valpolicella

Without a doubt the 2015 vintage Amarone will be in history as the comeback year, and winemakers deserve commendation for delivering balance and refinement.

Garbole – The mad dreamers of Valpolicella

It felt like seeing the painting of Pablo Picasso for the first time. Cubic, awkward angles, mangled and aloof. There is a sense of disagreement

2014 Amarone della Valpolicella – Diversity from challenges

If you are expecting all the wines of 2014 Amarone della Valpolicella to be homogenous with the typical generous, lushness texture that one would commonly

Sena 2014 and the ageing 2004

Clearly, time stopped in its bottle until the enclosure was finally twisted and removed. The vibrant ruby body flowed with ease with a hue decorated with

Reasonably-priced Wines Showdown

We have not had the chance to cover the slew of new wine retailers (rather, e-tailers) in Singapore. What they have brought to us consumers

Lunar New Year #SgWine Gathering

[This is a syndicated post, courtesy of Chek Wong, who first posted this on his own blog.] – – – – – – – – –

Le Grappin Tasting 20-Jan

Twitter is a wonderful social media platform. Not only did it allow us #SgWine crew to meet Andrew Nielsen (@legrappin) 2 years ago, it let

BBR Singapore Portfolio Tasting

A few years ago, I was just an ordinary wine enthusiast, getting excited with any and every chance to taste wines (any wine!). Since returning