A summer of wine education
Summer came and went. Along with it were The Business Times Wine Challenge 2015, a short trip to Napa Valley for my Certified Wine Educators examination,
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Singapore Wine Fiesta 2014, biggest ever
Every October I have something exciting to look forward. One, my birthday. Two, the Singapore Wine Fiesta. In its seventh year since the event’s humble beginning in
Eddie McDougall – The Flying Winemaker
Who is Eddie McDougall? If you have that question in your head, I am certain you are not alone. I was equally clueless when I first heard the name,
Back from Wine Educator's exam
I thank you if I have been missed. Having just came back from an intensive month of studying, I admit that one should not expect
Turbiana, is it a Trebbiano or not?
Modern DNA profiling ability has enabled researchers to name most grapes and their parentage. But for those who won’t be spending time on reports, they
Fast track to becoming a Wine Expert
Lean. Thin. Acidic. Astringent. Bitter. No, not your mother-in-law. And not me, either. These are the notes that recently appeared in a wine critic’s notebook.
Argentina, not just Malbec
Think Argentina and think Malbec. That was the tagline commonly used to get people acquainted with Argentinian wines. While the French originated thick skin inky
Austrian Wine Experience 2013
Matching wines to each dish that are strictly from a single country is a massive challenge even for the most experienced. Even more so for
Bordeaux Legends – From past to present
Bordeaux, how could any wine lovers not know its name, its place and its fame for its wines. To the world this is terre du
Chemical residues in wines – A wakeup call on farming practices
This year’s Valentine’s Day was a moody one for the wine makers in France. A research study published by renown France Laboratoire Excell reported chemical