All Things Wine
Beat the Heat with Refreshing Wine Cocktails
Singapore's climate calls for refreshing drinks that can quench your thirst and elevate your spirits. While sipping a chilled glass of wine is always a delight, why not take it a step further with wine cocktails? These concoctions offer a creative and delicious way to enjoy your favourite wines, perfect for beating the heat and adding a touch of flair to any occasion. Ready to embark on a wine cocktail adventure? Let's dive in! Wine Cocktails by Wine Type: A Mixology Guide Whether you're a fan of bubbly sparkling wines, crisp whites, robust red wines, or decadent dessert wines, there's a wine cocktail...
Building Your Wine Collection: A Beginner's Guide to Cellaring with Confidence
Perhaps you’ve thought about starting a wine collection before. For many wine lovers, the idea of curating a cellar with bottles from famous and obscure regions — carefully aged and waiting for the perfect moment — can seem to be a pursuit reserved for experts with the knowledge and resources. But the truth is, getting started is within anyone’s reach. If you’ve already stashed away a bottle or two for a special occasion, congratulations — you’ve already embarked on your wine collection journey, and with a little extra guidance, building a handsome wine collection is achievable. To help you get...
The Social Side of Wine: More Than Just a Drink, It's a Connector
While dining alone on work trips, wines by the glass are often a convenient choice, but the experience often falls short compared to when sharing a bottle with family and friends. I’ll always remember that one particular evening in a Melbourne wine bar where I was sipping a glass of Chardonnay when a fellow solo diner at the next table struck up a conversation. What started as a casual comment about the wine soon turned into a long, lively exchange. What really stayed with me, though, wasn’t the conversation itself. Rather, it was how wine, in its simplicity, had the power to...
Decoding Wine Terms: No More "Wine-ing" About Confusing Terminology!
Ever overheard a conversation about wine and felt like you needed a translator? “Notes of blackcurrant and cedar, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish…” Sounds a bit like a secret language, but you don’t need a degree in oenology to understand wine. This blog demystifies those confusing wine terms and empowers you to speak the language confidently. Wine Jargon 101: Your Cheat Sheet to Wine Language Think of this as your crash course in wine language, your handy guide to confidently navigate those conversations. Let’s break down some of the most common wine jargon into bite-sized pieces, making it...
