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Roque & Roll!

Roquefort and Stilton are two favourite cheeses. And discovered that Providore Downtown – theprovidore.com – here in Singapore  has a non-pasteurized version (Comte too). When it comes to Roquefort, the bluer the better. On that note, you might want to check out Alvin Lee’s The Bluest Blues below It’s a great song. So too the guitar of course. The black …

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James Symington

James Symington was 86 James Symington, a leading member of the Port trade, passed away earlier in the week. He was 86. Born in Porto in 1934, he was part of the third generation of the Symington Family. James Symington served in the King’s African Rifles from 1954-56 and was …

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Student Escort

Ashley Chan is a university student by day and an escort when the sun goes down. She is the thorough professional. Ashley may share her body but she keeps her motivations intact. Until now. Pry into the mind of the 24-year old Ashley at epigrambookshop.sg/blogs/news/doing-the-write-thing-ashley-chan-and-gerrie-lim.

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“Grape Crusader” Laurent Ponsot

wineguru.com.sg has secured the last 30 bottles of Laurent Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin l’Aulne 2016 in Singapore. Here’s your final chance to secure this exclusive allocation of 10 sets of 3 bottles each Laurent Ponsot is “a man of focus, commitment, and sheer will” if I may borrow the now cultish expression from the John Wick movies. …

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30 MORE!

We are delighted to inform that wineguru.com.sg has secured the last 30 bottles of Laurent Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin l’Aulne 2016 in Singapore. Gevrey-Chambertin holds a special place in my heart. I first went out about 30 years ago. It was to meet the legendary Charles Rousseau. Charles Rousseau was fluent also in English and German Fluent in English …

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This Saturday!

Saturday 21 November 2020, NTUC FairPrice & Finest wine consultant CH’NG Poh Tiong will be at FairPrice Xtra Vivo City – 11 am to 3 pm – to interact with, and answer questions from, Just Wine Club members. FairPrice Just Wine Club Private Wine Fair is exclusive to Just Wine Club members. There will be an area within the …

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It’s Here!

Beaujolais Nouveau was inaugurated last midnight. Celebrated every third Thursday of November, you can now open a bottle and enjoy it with family, friends and colleagues with wild abandon. We recommend a degree or heavy dose of wildness because celebration should not be staid and reticent. Our Grateful Thank You …

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Thank You Very Much!!

For your tremendous support. Last Friday 13 November, when we offered 10 cases of 3 bottles each of Laurent Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée de l’Aulne 2016, they were sold out in less than 3 ½ hours. We had informed that the 30 bottles represented half the stock of the distributor. Due to your overwhelming response, we are …

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Hong Kong Bubble

The Langham Hong Kong is rolling out the red carpet to welcome Singapore visitors. On Sunday 22 November 2020, the two cities inaugurate a travel bubble whereby residents from both Hong Kong and Singapore can visit each other without any need to quarantine upon arrival. They only need to undergo …

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Wine of the Day • 17 November 2020

Chanson Pere et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 2010 I used to visit Burgundy at least once a year. After I decided to specialize in Bordeaux, the visits tapered off. Nevertheless, I continued to enjoy the wines. About 2014, I drove all the way from my house in the south of France to …

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