Sommelier who doesn't drink – Amanda
Some people find their passion for wines in an utterly romantic story of how they chanced upon a beautiful wine so elegant it completely blew them away. For someone who does not drink, there’s absolutely no way I have a fancy story like that to tell. My name is Amanda, I am a sommelier and this is […]
One grape, many forms
My recent solo trip to Hong Kong, without an accompanying voice of reasons, had me walked right into the doors of Bo Innovation. A two Michelin stars restaurant owned by the maverick chef, Alvin Leung, features carefully designed menu using commonly found ingredients, challenging conventional form of Chinese cuisine to the extreme. The result, a series of mind-blowing “food-gasmic “sensations.
Marchesi Antinori – A different perspective
Six centuries, twenty-six generations, fifteen Italian estates and seven others around the world. In the world of Italian wines, Marchesi Antinori is a name synonymous with quality, innovation and creativity. While most are familiar with their wines of Tignanello, Solaia and Guado al Tasso, there are other good and affordable wines beyond this familiar horizon.
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 vin. But to be what it is today, Bordeaux had seen long period of turmoil, revolutions and rolled many heads. Much has been said about the prices, even more had […]
November with Beaujolais nouveau
The clock struck twelve and welcome to zero-hour. 15 November 2012, the third Thursday of November. So what? No, this is not the prelude to Black Friday. Today is for Beaujolais nouveau. New Beaujolais, the freshest youngest wine you can possibly get from France is legally allowed to be available on market today (by French […]
Singapore Wine Fiesta 2012 – Thirteen to one
The Spaniards are known for two words, siesta and fiesta. While we are not a siesta-promoting country, fortunately we still have the latter. Singapore Wine Fiesta back in Custom House once more with wines from 65 producers across 13 countries to one island state, it was a taste bud sharpening and liver busting weekend.
Wine Tasting – To spit or not to spit, and others
Everyone loves to try out a product before buying. This is especially so for wines. Fortunately, many retailers today are organising theme-based wine tastings (by varietal, region or same producer across different vintages) so that we can test their wares before committing to purchase. Travellers are also putting scenic winery visits into holiday itineraries; once […]
Subtle wine display in Cold Storage
Being into the wine section of a supermarket can make an inexperienced customer feels like a forest, lost in bottle wilderness with wood furnishing. Sales promoter often doesn’t know their product well with their recommendations as good as betting on the nearest bottle on wine display. Some end up paying for a bottle not what they […]