Hedonism Wine, London

Children dream of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, and wine afficionados dream of taking a bottle from each single shelf at Hedonism Wine in London. I wasn’t too excited when reading about the biggest retail shop launch and seeing their Yquem wall all over the papers – believing the oligarch owner only buys Blue Chip wines.Continue reading “Hedonism Wine, London”

What is the best Champagne alternative while in Thailand?

While living in New York and working at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, I came across Schramsberg at many occasions.  Must admit though, that I have never bought a single bottle, despite it being the wine of choice at White House’s state functions. And the reason was simple! Entry-level French Champagne costs only a few dollars more!Continue reading “What is the best Champagne alternative while in Thailand?”

Austria – winds of change in the Wachau

Austria, the world famous wine country with a long track record and diverse climate, has excited wine lovers in continental Europe for decades.  Yet here in Asia, these wines are still hard to find and relatively unknown outside of wine circles. How come?  Is it that 75% of its production is in white wine, theContinue reading “Austria – winds of change in the Wachau”