featured #StraitsTalk: Chef Rishi Naleendra of Cloudstreet dishes on his favourite wines and building an eclectic wine list
Born into a family of food professionals, Chef Rishi Naleendra first got his foot in the industry when he was working as a dishwasher in Sri Lanka. He received his...
Wine Them Over – Christmas and New Year Party Wines That Will Get Everyone in the Festive Spirit
Pic credit:IStock It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas and we’re here to help you nail down your festive party wine selections so that you can not only impress...
#BYOB – Tips on How to Build Your Own Bar
Whether you’re starting to #BYOB or looking for new wines to add to your prized collection, a well-stocked wine bar at home is a must for any wine lover....
The Colours of Wine, Explained
Credit: Vivino If you’ve seen wine tasting notes, you’ve probably noticed that the colour of wine is usually mentioned. ‘Straw yellow’ and ‘ruby red’ have become common descriptors when talking about...
Wine 101: Guide to Old World and New World Wines
“Best of Both Worlds” August Promotion – a selection of old and new world wines We’re always hearing experts refer to wines based on the Old World and New World, but...
A Quick and Easy Guide to Biodynamic Wines
With a slew of new labels on wines – natural, organic, low-intervention and what have you, it’s hard to keep up with what each of them mean. Biodynamic wines...
Pairing Wine with Singaporean Food — A Straits Wine Guide
Singapore is known to be a cultural melting pot and of course Singaporean food is similarly diverse and delicious. Whether it’s our famously fierce hawker culture (hello UNESCO heritage bid) or...