BY CH’NG POH TIONG The writer is Regional Chairman of Asia for the UK’s Decanter World Wine Awards since its inception in 2004. He is also the contributor for China and Japan for the world’s best-selling wine book Hugh Johnson Pocket Wine Guide. Lily Zhang is Founder Proprietor of Copower Jade The Chinese name …

He’s not going to Beijing. Nor Shanghai. Henri Matisse in his studio in Le Cateau-Cambresis Weeks before it was to open in Beijing, the publicly owned Matisse Museum in France suspended its loan of 280 works following the invasion of Ukraine and cited China’s ties with Russia As a result the Chinese organiser …

From 22 to 27 March 2022, COMO Cuisine will be welcoming food and wine lovers to a Tuscany dinner special. You will enjoy four Italian classics inspired by their sister hotel COMO Castello Del Nero nestled in the Tuscan countryside. The price is $95++ per person. Dishes will be served …

RICHARD is named for Richard Hennessy, founder of the Cognac house. Prior to going into business, the Irishman from County Cork was an officer in the army of French King Louis XV. When he returned to civilian life, Hennessy apprenticed himself to a merchant, but immediately recognized the potential of the then …

Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 is cancelling entries of Russian wineries which have entered the competition. The wines will not be judged. As a gesture of support for Ukrainian entries, DWWA 2022 is waiving their fees. Launched in 2004, the annual competition is judged in London. DWWA will take place 24 …

France announced on Thursday the suspension of rules requiring vaccine passes starting on March 14 © Pascal Guyot, AFP (illustration) Rules requiring people to show a Covid-19 vaccine passport to access venues will be lifted in France on March 14 – about a month before the presidential election – said …

White meats – including pork and chicken – are effortlessly versatile. They pair equally well with white, rosé, and reds. Charcoal-Grilled Pork Ribs (S$34++)  – a full slab – comes with Potato Au Gratin, Grilled Asparagus, Corn Cob, Grilled Capsicum with Barbecue, Black Pepper and Honey Mustard Sauces. Not only does …

Primum Familiae Vini – one of the wine world’s most dynamic organisations – is answering the call to the war in Ukraine. The PFV has donated € 25,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross for their urgent appeal to assist people affected by the conflict. On top of their collective donation, each of …

David Biraud, 50,  was born in La Roche-Sur-Yon, France. Following studies in catering and sommellerie in Bordeaux, Biraud went to Paris to start his career working as a commis sommelier at Alain Passard’s L’Arpège. In 1955, the Frenchman moved to Les Ambassadeurs at the Hotel de Crillon where he worked with some of …

From left, Proprietor Henri Lurton, Wine Consultant Eric Boissenot (standing), and General Manager Christophe Capdeville The world media and wine merchants will descend on Bordeaux next month April to taste the futures or en primeurs Bordeaux 2021 vintage. (Myself will only do so in May as I have to be …