Wines News & People
Fattoria Petrolo Tuscany, in Italy This 272 hectares estate dates back to the 17th century. Out of which 31 hectares are vineyards planted with Sangiovese, and Merlot, on rocky and clay soil. The Bazzocchi family acquired the Winery in the 1940s and since the middle of the 1980s the proprietors have pursued a wine production based exclusively [...]
Vinexpo 2008 香港國際餐酒博覽會 Hong Kong Above: Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2006 in Hong Kong. Images courtesy of Josh Tse in Hong Kong. Dear friends, readers and fellow wine lovers, After a successful run in traditional choice of Bordeaux in France in 2007, Vinexpo will return for the third time to be held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre [...]
Food and Hotel Asia 2008 Singapore Above: A snapshot of FHA 2008’s vibrancy, courtesy of Ivan Ng in Singapore. The wine industry in Singapore saw a boost with better turnout and offerings as consumers are spoilt for choice as more importers roll in with better quality wines, but at premium prices. This bi-annual event, Food and Hotel Asia [...]
Above: Patricia Guy, on her best front with a smile and a glass of wine, with her recent book as seen below. Above: Available at major bookstores near you. Have you opened it? 酒 recently met Patricia Guy as part of a refresher launch of the book “Wine with Asian Food: New Frontiers in Taste” which was [...]
Asian Food and Wine: Do they make a pair? 亞洲美食和葡萄酒：這樣做，使他們一對？ German Rieslings, New World Pinot Gris, Italian Pinot Grigio, Fresh Chardonnays, are some of the regular suggestions when we think of what to pair with Sashimi, Sushi, Tempura and more. Or there’s more than pairs that eye? While wine made from grapes has been a regular staple for [...]
Auric Pacific Fine Wines Interview and text by Daniel Lim. Photos by Ling 林卓强. 酒 is proud to showcase behind the bottle interview, highlighting dynamic winemakers, leaders and influential players in the wine world. These organizations and individuals are recognized for achieving milestones such as launching a viable wine business and portfolio, or implementing a [...]
酒友 品酒 @ 額外空間，新加坡 2008年9月5日星期五 Wines reviewed with food: 2000 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 1994 Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva Selección Especial 1998 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Gran Reserva 2003 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains 2000 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough http://www.atarangi.co.nz F09052008. 14.0%. 100% Pinot Noir. Opened up after 3 hours. Densely dark fruit scented wine with oak characteristics. [...]