Photo credit: Giuliana Imports    Terroir is a French term that simply means “a sense of place.” This refers to the natural environment in which grapes are grown, including soil, topography, climate, and other factors that can affect the taste and character of wine. We chat with Pedro Parra, South America’s only...

Photo credit: Saint & Scholar Wines   South Australia is known for producing some of the best wine in the world, with regions such as Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Adelaide Hills being particularly renowned. Some popular grape varieties grown in South Australia include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Chardonnay. The climate and...

Female winemakers have made significant contributions to the wine industry throughout history, despite facing significant challenges and obstacles. Although women have been involved in winemaking for centuries, they were often relegated to supporting roles, such as vineyard workers or cellar hands, rather than being recognised for their skills as winemakers. Over the...

If you’re a lover of wine from places like France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, you’re a fan of Old World Wines, which refers to wine produced in countries where winemaking has been traditionally established for centuries. On the other hand, there is a whole other realm to get to know and love: “New...

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or not, chances are you’ve heard of Bordeaux wine. Bordeaux wine refers to vino hailing from what’s inarguably the world’s most famous wine region: Bordeaux, a port city in southwestern France.  This month here at The Straits Wine company, we’re going Big on Bordeaux with our special promotion: 20%...

Here at The Straits Wine Company, we believe there’s a fabulous choice of wine for everyone, no matter the budget. Also, even though prices for daily essentials are on the rise, we don’t believe in giving up on the things that bring you joy – that’s wine included, especially if one of your...

One of our absolute favourite parts of our job is the chance to meet people in the F&B industry. This week, we had a chance to chat with Vincent Tan, Wine Director at three Michelin-starred Odette, who has been with the celebrated restaurant since opening, and has played a leading role in establishing the wine...