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Singapore Airlines Discriminates

The first time it was missing, I thought it an operational slip-up. After all, we had just emerged from two years of lockdown and someone may simply had forgotten. I thought nothing more of the matter and, instead, sprinkled sugar over the butter I had layered over the bun. A …

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Toshihiko Ito • Best Sommelier Gault & Millau Japan 2025

Congratulations to Toshihiko Ito being named “Best Sommelier Award 2025” by Gault & Millau Japan, the prestigious culinary guide known for recognising excellence in the food and wine industry! Born in Nagoya, Toshihiko Ito is wine consultant to restaurants, including 2-Star Michelin Japanese restaurant Oryori Fujii • Toyama 2-Star Michelin French restaurant Edition Koji Shimomura …

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The Importance of Provenance

Provenance is the most important consideration when drinking old vintages. Has the bottle been cellared under ideal temperature, humidity and away from light? Almost half a century old, the magnum of Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 1976 – a Year of the Dragon – we will be pouring Wednesday 2 April comes …

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