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GG Poulet & Meursault Premier Cru For S$250 Nett!!

I am having chicken this coming Sunday for dinner. A GG French Poulet* to be precise. Prepared by IGGY’S, the award-winning restaurant of famed sommelier turned restaurateur Ignatius Chan, a culinary household name in Singapore. Chan has handpicked a white to savour with the roast chicken. A recognised Burgundy expert, I leave it to …

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Scolding a Journalist

WELCOME TO EDITION 815 of GRAPEVINE How dare you? Singapore Press Holdings Chief Executive Officer NG Yat Chung scolded one of his guests for asking a question. The Thursday 6 May 2021 press conference was to explain plans by the company to spin off its loss-making media business due to falling advertising revenue. Instead …

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Chivas Regal 18

Chivas Gold Signature 18 Years Old is a blended scotch. There is, therefore, grain whisky but also single malts from over 20 distilleries throughout Scotland. Bright light gold, the warm organoleptic profile gives way to a soft sweetness. There’s also heather, vanilla, orange peel, and a gentle smokiness. Very smooth, …

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