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April Portfolio available!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

We’ve just finished updating our portfolio and it is now available for download! Read about our favourite winegrowers, discover which wines to pair with roti prata, and see what we have available. Portfolio – France April 2012 (PDF)

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The beginning of the end?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

Many would know that Rudy Kurniawan, who was one of the highest profile collectors in recent years, has been arrested on several charges of fraud. We’re watching with interest the impact on both the secondary and primary markets, especially as … Continue reading →

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Singapore Heritage Food and Wine

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

We are extremely excited to be working with Damian d’Silva, whom we’ve known since the Citrine Chocolat days, on a dinner pairing our wines to Singaporean heritage food. The dinner is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 27 March and will be … Continue reading →

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A sense of humour

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

Chris Kissack, who publishes one of the better English language guides to the Loire at The Wine Doctor, has this to say about YiXin in his update on Guy Bossard: “…YiXin Ong, once the UK’s most famous wine-drinking student but … Continue reading →

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Nicolas farewell dinner

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

À BIENTÔT, NICOLAS We’ve known Chef Nicolas for almost as long as some of our winegrowers, and have eaten at all his restaurants in both Singapore and Bangkok. We’ve seen him get married, have kids (three “little monsters”), and develop … Continue reading →

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Cold snap in Europe

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

We just got an e-mail from Thierry Laherte (of Laherte Frères in Champagne) that temperatures hit a low of -15°C in Chavot overnight! It looks set to continue for some time; our growers in Piedmont (north and south) reported heavy … Continue reading →

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2009 La Jalousie

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

We just finished a bottle of the 2009 La Jalousie from Château des Vaults (which many would know better as Domaine du Closel). There’s a great story behind the name of the cuvée (obviously, with a name like that, in … Continue reading →

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Peranakan food and wine

Posted on January 15, 2012 by admin

We’ve freed up a few spaces for this private tasting. Please e-mail for details as we did not send out a mailer about this event. It will take place after Chinese New Year and will feature our favourite Peranakan chef. … Continue reading →

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Ronald Searle has passed away

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

I’ve found his Illustrated Winespeak a far better tasting guide than any other book out there. The funniest cartoons, like jokes, are grounded in truth, and his illustrations are beautiful, honest reminders not to take ourselves too seriously. He was … Continue reading →

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Theft at Luneau-Papin

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

It’s a problem not many speak about, and it’s happened to quite a few vignerons we work with – theft of bottled wines. The latest victim is Luneau-Papin, who lost about 3000 bottles of their Muscadet. More details from the … Continue reading →

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