In our second workshop at the Food School, and one of three this year, we will share the stories and efforts made by producers, who over the years have altered the state of their farm, as well as implemented energy saving mechanisms at the winery to bottle wines that are conscientious about our environment. ComeContinue reading “Wine workshop at the Food School on March 9th”
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New arrivals on our shores this Feb 2023
Several shipments sailing in during the last days of 2022 have finally cleared and we are mostly set for you. Please do get in touch with further questions or remarks. We are happy to share our thoughts! Delays from the United States weren’t for the impatient, thus we are very pleased to share new arrivalsContinue reading “New arrivals on our shores this Feb 2023”
Thailand’s fresh wine faces
Since this article was written for Thailand Tatler in early 2021, many sommeliers have moved away, to new properties or businesses. Regardless, their impact remains to be seen in our city until today.
Wine Dinner at Phra Nakorn, Capella Bangkok
One-of-a-kind and one-night only wine pairing at the Capella Bangkok coming Monday May 30th 2022. Sommelier Thanakorn Bottorff with Chef Kannika Jitsangworn will be offering a 6-course menu paired with characterful wines made from indigenous varietals. Seats are priced at thb 4,500 plus tax and service. For reservations please call 02 098 3817 or emailContinue reading “Wine Dinner at Phra Nakorn, Capella Bangkok”
Wine Lab – Chateauneuf du Pape at Baan Turtle
We are excited to be kicking off the wine lab again at Cloud Wine, Baan Turtle. Depending on the month, the line up can be either a series of bottles served blind from Coravin, or as shown here a horizontal tasting of five different styles of one of France’s greatest wine. A great bottle ofContinue reading “Wine Lab – Chateauneuf du Pape at Baan Turtle”
A tale of lamb, salt and wine
It’s not just consumers who are looking for ingredients of provenance, but also the families who work the fields, the farmland and the vines who seek to nourish the environment for the greater good. New Zealand is naturally an ideal place, and Central Otago, a rugged landscape, where the Crutchleys completely transformed pastures over theContinue reading “A tale of lamb, salt and wine”
Fabulous Langhe Nebbiolo from Hilberg Pasquero
Producers in the Langhe zone need to work extra hard to obtain the same recognition as their brethren in Alba (Barbaresco / Barolo). A sad truth, as their work is no less diligent, in fact the contrary, when ensuring plenty of life in their vineyards. One such producer are Annette and Michelangelo of Hilberg Pasquero.Continue reading “Fabulous Langhe Nebbiolo from Hilberg Pasquero”
Marietta based in Geyserville, Sonoma
Scott Bilbro, one of Chris’ 4 sons, who took over the winery explains about this wine “The sum is greater than the parts. It was inspired by the old field-blend blocks and cooking with his (Chris) friends. It put Marietta on the map and has been a great connector. He’d blend on the hoof forContinue reading “Marietta based in Geyserville, Sonoma”
A sweet wine primer
Sweeet wines were the most prized tipple in the 19th century, often costing more then the highly regarded chateaux of Bordeaux. Most regions, depending on the location, over time learnt to create specialty wines with names we might not be familiar with. Those producer’s range, will likely include a sweet wine – meaning not fermentedContinue reading “A sweet wine primer”
Antonio Madeira, Dao Highlands
Portugal is remarkable for finding value and offers wines of character from indigenous varietals. Even if the Douro has cemented itself as the oldest demarcated region in the world, their red wines only became more familiar about 20 years ago. So how can one compare them to the reds of the Dao? At the moreContinue reading “Antonio Madeira, Dao Highlands”