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Champagne Andre Robert Bertrand Robert and daughter Claire are grower producer of a very high order The family-owned house is based in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil sur Oger Chardonnay is the speciality of Champagne Andre Robert Champagne Andre Robert Les Jardins du Mesnil Grand Cru Brut   A …

The Tok Kong Tasting hopefully will take place Sunday 28 November 2021 Registration starts Monday 26 July 2021 Participants must be vaccinated by 1 November 2021 Participants will be presented a Riedel Crystal Glass (worth S$28) to use throughout the tasting Reservation on a first-come first-served basis following payment of entrance fee Only 350 places available in each …

A week ago, we wrote about the passing of Singaporean wine retail legend Don Tay (1951 – 2021). Don left us Sunday 11 July 2021. He was 70. We also informed the world via Instagram. (My apologies to Facebook readers for not replying as, although reposted there from Instagram, I only post …

TRAVEL UPDATE • VACCINATE OR OUT Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece hangs in the Louvre, Paris We often forget France is as much a country of medical achievements as she is renowned for its arts, cuisine, wine, and fashion. The stethoscope was invented in France in 1816 at the Paris Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital by Rene Laennec. So was …

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Rapaura Springs Classic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 Bright ruby. Scented raspberry/strawberry/cherry fruit full of vigour, vitality balanced by a bite of crisp, ripe tannins and shored up by invigorating freshness. The vineyards – in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley – and winery adhere to strict “Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand” standards.

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 was its 18th edition and attracted a record 18,094 wines from 56 countries and regions. The two-week judging period had 160 judges including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded in the first round of judging. Gold medal winners …

Award-winning The World of Fine Wine is offering an exclusive 30% on subscriptions to readers of our website. Check out the contents and contributors of their newest June 2021 Edition. To subscribe, please click https://subscribe.worldoffinewine.com To enjoy 30% discount, please apply coupon code “wfw30” at cart. The coupon code is applicable to ANNUAL OFFER (PRINT & DIGITAL) and …

Nom Wah even got a passing role in John Wick 3 One of my favourite dim sum restaurants in the world is in New York. Nom Wah Tea Parlor is also one of NYC Chinatown’s oldest restaurants. If taking the subway, get out at Grand Street or Canal Street station and walk …