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Mellow Wine & Dining Room – Natural Wine Bar KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau From the creators of Superfine KL, dynamic duo Larry, Kenix and partners have launched a new natural wine bar, Mellow Wine & Dining Room, that is sure to make a spla…
PURO KL – Natural Wine Kuala Lumpur Anne Adegoke Jenkins and Monica Tindall Natural, organic, biodynamic and sustainable – they’re all buzz words in the modern wine world, and PURO KL has them all. Kuala Lumpur’s first dedicated natural wine bar not …
Monica Tindall While natural wines have made a splash on the market around the world, they’re just a drop in the glass in Malaysia. Things are beginning to change though: with both an increase in knowledge about wine production and concerns over sustainability an…
Monica Tindall Biodynamic, sustainable, organic and natural wines – these terms are making their way more frequently into mainstream conversations about wine around the world. But, what pull do they have in the community of wine lovers in Malaysia? Can you even …
Cellar Eighteen – Fine Wine Shop, The Linc KL Monica Tindall In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Cellar Eighteen is a must for wine enthusiasts and is especially worth knowing about as the festive season increases to full swing. Spearheaded by the esteemed Tong Wo…
Hardys Wine Malaysia – Celebrating 170 Years Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall A truly sumptuous evening celebrating the 170th anniversary of one of Australia’s most famous and revered wine labels, Hardys, recently filled The Brasserie a…
L’Atelier by Cilantro Restaurant & Wine Bar, MiCasa Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Cilantro Restaurant & Wine Bar is one of the longest-standing fine dining establishments in Kuala Lumpur. However, we’d usually only reserve it for a s…
Tempos Vega Sicilia – The Golden Ticket Monica Tindall Much like Charlie’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, a coveted invitation to Vega Sicilia unlocks the magic of Spanish winemaking. Not open to the public, only a privil…
Finca Museum Winery – From Abandoned Vines to Timeless Elegance Monica Tindall In the heart of the Cigales Designation of Origin lies a winery like no other, where century-old vines whisper their secrets of the past, and the art of winemaking weaves …
El Bar de Valladolid – Restaurant & Wine Bar Monica Tindall Located in the historic streets of downtown Valladolid, El Bar is a classic in the city’s dining scene. Founded by Pedro and Roberto Fuertes, the kitchen embodies a philosophy of simpli…
IN.FI.NI.TU.DE Wine Dinner -The Yeatman, Portugal Monica Tindall Weekly wine dinners with Portugal’s premium producers are nothing short of what you’d expect from a hotel with the acclaim of “Best Hotel Wine List in the World!” The Y…
Douro Wine Region – Quinta da Soalheira, Portugal Monica Tindall Look at the header photo. Were you thinking, “Wow, those Asian rice terraces look dry?” The successive steps along the slope could easily be mistaken for parts of Asia. However…