The 17-th Generation of the Poli Family. On far right is Jacopo. The family has lived in Veneto for more than 600 years The Poli Family traces its roots to 1400.  The current 17th Generation comprises siblings Giampaolo, Jacopo, Barbara and Andrea. The family tree contains names of female and male members from those …

WELCOME TO EDITION 839 of GRAPEVINE Two years ago during Covid lockdown, a handful of distributors got in touch. “Could you help sell our wine?” As I write about wine, I replied I should not be involved in also selling it. There was a conflict of interest. They then informed their business …

The modern era of Chateau Beychevelle is defined by Managing Director & Chief Winemaker Philippe Blanc who joined in 1995 Chateau Beychevelle is a Bordeaux great. The Saint-Julien grand classic is a wine of intensity and persistence in the best – and overlooked – vintages and never heavy, thick or overly …

Imperial Treasure Paris Head Sommelier Romain Crozat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Tourism Management from the Paris Centre of International Hospitality Management and Level 3 WSET. Prior to joining Imperial Treasure Paris in 2019, Crozat was Sommelier at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Paris and before that, Head Sommelier …

SLIPPER LOBSTER PASTA (S$22++) comprises spaghetti, slipper lobster, kombu and English chives in spiced lobster oil. As a result of the spiciness – and because slipper lobster is a shellfish – a medium-dry or medium-sweet white wine is the perfect pairing.  WEINGUT HULS MOSEL RIESLING 2020 (S$85++) shows lemon/green pineappley/Granny Smith appley …

WELCOME TO EDITION 838 of GRAPEVINE You may have noticed – this past week – a new Rating System. There are several reasons for the change. I love samurai movies – particularly the classics – and ninjas. Another reason is because we tend to light-heartedness when we have a glass of …

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Cognac Martell Cellarmaster & Masterblender Christophe Valtaud conducts a tasting for CH’NG Poh Tiong CAPE BRANDY OF SOUTH AFRICA Cognac Journey I first went out to Cognac about 30 years ago. I was then wine consultant to Jardines Singapore (Hugh Johnson being consultant to Jardines International), and visited Otard which was …

Basile Guibert regaled participants with the story how his parents came to purchase Mas de Daumas Gassac in 1974 Basile Guibert, whose family are owners of Mas de Daumas Gassac, gave a tasting to the Disciples of Escoffier Singapore Chapter. Guibert regaled participants with the story how his parents purchased the estate …