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An Evening of Burgundian Wine Affair / 一个晚上的勃艮第葡萄酒品嚐活動

Jul 19th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Tastings

An Evening of Burgundian Wine Affair / 一个晚上的勃艮第葡萄酒品嚐活動
Extra Space (Singapore) / 举行场所是在大外空间 葡萄酒 仓库设施 (新加坡)
Text and photo by 丹尼尔林.

This casual and fun-led tasting event saw some hearty participation with majority falling to the reds, both from the 2004 and 2005 vintage camp.
Despite some surprises, with 2004 being overshadowed by the unusual ripeness of […]



A taste of wines / 一個尝味酒的經驗 (I)

Jul 18th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Tastings

A taste of wines / 一個尝味酒的經驗 (I)
在一個好友的公寓 (新加坡)

1996年份 Château du Tertre (杜特城堡)
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux / 法國波爾多梅多克玛歌紅酒
12.5%. 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Green herbs and pepper (which may imply an early harvest). Medium-bodied, black currant with an almost flat palate. This is a pale and unenjoyable wine.
星期五2008年6月20日. […]



Champagne Renaissance 新生香檳酒

Jul 15th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Tastings

Champagne Renaissance 新生香檳酒
Xin Chinese Cuisine, Holiday Inn, Singapore
星期一2008年7月14日.
Text by 丹尼尔林. Additional Photos by 林卓强.

Above: Clinton Ang, Managing Director and owner of Hong Tong Bee group of wine-related companies.
Wine lovers can look forward to another bubbly as Hong Tong Bee’s Champagne Renaissance (新生香檳酒), frizzes into the scene.
From a well-attended launch held recently in Singapore, Clinton describes […]



Top Wines Tasting & Sale / 超高葡萄酒公司 (新加坡) 品酒和出售拍卖事件

Jul 11th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Tastings

Top Wines Tasting & Sale / 超高葡萄酒公司 (新加坡) 品酒和出售拍卖事件
Text and photo by 丹尼尔林.

As below is tasting coverage of 4-year-old Singapore-based Top Wines, which recently celebrated a Mega Wine Sales, targeted at the low to middle spectrum of the Singapore wine market. “Generally, the discount range between 10% to 60% for selected items”, mentioned Ms. Khim, […]



Crystal Wines 柯睿诗特葡萄酒公司 (新加坡 和上海)

Jul 5th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Wine Scene (葡萄酒市場)

Crystal Wines 柯睿诗特葡萄酒公司 (新加坡 和上海)
Text by 丹尼尔林. Photo by 林卓强.

以上: 柯睿诗特葡萄酒公司的 Wee Lee 先生.
When we come to think of wines, one familiar brand, Crystal Wines does ring a tune with local wine shoppers and drinkers. Tucked along River Valley Road in Singapore, with a new outlet in Hongqiao Road in Shanghai, 10 year old Crystal […]



An Afternoon of Grand Cru Wines / 一个下午的大小葡萄酒品酒会

Jun 29th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Tastings

An Afternoon of Grand Cru Wines
一个下午的大小葡萄酒品酒会

2002年份 Domaine Gros Frére et Soeur Echezeaux (依瑟索)
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits / 法國勃艮第夜坡紅酒
Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur began in 1963. Since 1984, it is managed by Bernard Gros, who is the son of the well-known Burgundian Jean Gros and brother of Michel Gros, who made wine under the […]



酒 友 2nd Anniversary Dinner @ The Moomba Singapore

May 19th, 2008 | By Daniel | Category: Tastings

酒 友 2nd Anniversary Dinner @ The Moomba Singapore
週五2008年5月16日

Starter
N.V. Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige
Appertif
2004 La Braccesca (Antinori) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Barolos
1997 Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella
1990 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato
Brunellos
1997 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano
2001 Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
Super-Tuscans
2001 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT
2004 Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona Toscana IGT
Dessert […]