Photo credit: The Connaught Calling all drink devotees, here's another news to cap off 2021 on the right note. The full list of winners of The World's 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier was announced last night (Tuesday, 7 December 2021) from the live awards ceremony in London. Gracing the top two berths are
The white wines of Burgundy are, in general, made from the Chardonnay grape. There is, however, another white grape variety that is grown in the region; and this is the Aligoté. Prior to the onset of the phylloxera (the 19th century disease that wiped out almost all the vineyards in Europe), the Aligoté grape was
Every year, during the 3rd week of November, the region of Beaujolais comes together to celebrate the new harvest. November is, hence, affectionately known as “Bojo month”. Beaujolais Nouveau is bottled just 6 to 8 weeks after harvest and is usually bright purple in colour with aromas and flavours of fresh crunchy red fruit such
History buffs like myself enjoy finding out what goes on beyond the label and the glass. Recently, I found myself reminiscing about old champagne houses, and the distinct black label with the red cross - symbols of Champagne Lanson – came to mind. Founded in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne
When you next pick up a bottle of Dom Perignon, take a careful look at the label. The luxury Champagne house has created a series of 3 expressions of the same champagne and named them Plenitude 1 (P1), Plenitude 2 (P2), and Plenitude 3 (P3). Three different expressions of the same champagne released at intervals
TASTING DATE : 19 AUGUST 2020, SINGAPORE Josko Gravner’s Ribolla is more than just a white wine from Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region (not far from Slovenia). Made using the ancient winemaking technique of fermenting wine in huge ceramic vessels known as amphoras, Gravner is using a winemaking process that dates back to 6000BC. What
As I watched the live telecast of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on television, I popped open a bottle of Gusbourne’s Brut Reserve 2015. With grapes located in Kent and West Sussex, the estate grows the traditional Champagne grape varietals of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Proudly produced in Britain it seemed
Created in 2019 by the former Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon, Richard Geoffroy, the 4th Assemblage of IWA 5 was recently released on the Singapore market. The sake has been produced at Shiraiwa, the permanent home of IWA 5. Shiraiwa, meaning "white rock," is located at the foothills of Tateyama in the Toyama Prefecture
Old world charm meets modern day chic at the recently restored Raffles Hotel. With interiors designed by famed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud. the neo-renaissance hotel, built in 1887 by Swan & MacLaren, has survived the modernisation of Singapore and reinvented itself for the next generation of travellers. The grande dame is currently offering staycations to avail
TASTING DATE : 19 AUGUST 2020, SINGAPORE A glass of Ornellaia always gives pleasure. This 2000 did not disappoint. Aromas of black plum, baked fruits with beautiful secondary and tertiary notes of mushroom, smoke, cloves, cooked fruit, and tobacco greeted you on the nose. The palate was soft, fine, clean with elegant tannins. With an
TASTING DATE : 6 AUGUST 2020, SINGAPORE I don’t think the House of Krug needs any introduction. Synonymous with luxury, a bottle of Krug is sure to bring delight to any table. With the growing interest in grower champagnes, one might wonder why one would want to still drink a Multi Vintage (MV) champagne today.
Tasting Date: May 2021. The Butcher’s Block Sommeliers play such an important role in our dining experience. They introduce us to the latest wine trends and exciting new producers; curate wine lists that are varied and interesting; and offer an extensive selection of wines for their guests to choose from. I had precisely such an
Produced only during years of exceptional quality, the champagne house of Dom Perignon is iconic and has its founding father Benedictine Monk Dom Perignon to thank for this legacy. Whilst legend has it that Dom Perignon created the art of the second fermentation in the bottle it is a known fact that he was instrumental
With more people stuck at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, food takeout and delivery services have become so common. While the current outbreak might have been the toughest challenge the food industry have ever had to face, it does illustrate the amazing resilience and out of bounds creativity of the restaurants. To meet the
Looking at Rachel Carrasco and Nicola Lee’s long list of accolades, it is easy to conclude why the pair ended up as self-described ‘best food buddies’. Rachel is a luxury branding expert and the founder of experiential marketing agency RACHE, known for managing top wines and spirits brands, while Nicola is a distinguished member of
There are so many experiences to take in whenever you are travelling to new places, but one thing that I always keep in mind during trips is checking out the food scene along the way. In Uppsala, one of Sweden’s oldest and most charming cities, the dining experience is just as vibrant as its past.
Photo credit: Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit For discerning diners living in the Big Mango, make it a Christmas to remember this year with memorable festive menus from some of our favourite venues in Bangkok. Whether you want to cosy up with festive afternoon tea or take delight in Christmas Italian dinner, our list here is
