Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
A quiet achiever in Pemberton’s wine scene, Picardy pairs Burgundian finesse with Australian soul—no fanfare, just seriously good wine. Monica Tindall Picardy came to me not by press release or cellar door chatter, but through quiet conviction from those who l…
Wine & Spirits Promotions Kuala Lumpur: Mr. Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Few liquor stores can claim their origin story begins in a cult Hong Kong comedy-horror film—but then again, Mr. Chow Liquor Store doesn’t do ordinary. Inspired by the irreveren…
Artadi Wines in Malaysia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Ivan Chong Wine with elegance. Wine that knows it’s only as good as the grapes it comes from. Wine that celebrates nature’s biodiversity without trying to conquer or reshape it to suit preconceived ideas of w…
Corks Out SS15 Subang – Wine Bar & Restaurant Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Corks Out wine bar, which first opened its doors in 2016 in TTDI, is rapidly expanding its presence. Indeed, it’s on a bit of a roll. Their mission statement is str…
Riverbank Estate, Swan Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Oh gosh, we have had a fabulous trip to Australia’s South West, and we depart with a bang with a wine-paired meal at RiverBank Estate in Swan Valley just before we head to the airport. Only a 20-m…
Stella Bella, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re staying in a Malbec cabin at the beautiful Chambré Estate in Margaret River. Fortunately for us, Stella Bella’s cellar door is just across the road. We skip across the highway for an afte…
Rare Foods & Subsea Estate Wines – Augusta, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau You may have heard of aging bottled wine beneath the waves, but how about actually using the sea as a cellar for secondary fermentation? The recovery of …
Voyager Estate – Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Possibly one of the most beautiful wineries you can visit in Margaret River is Voyager Estate, which is part of the exclusive Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia collecti…
Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Bruce Dukes has been making wines for the biggies in Margaret River for over thirty years. However, with Domaine Naturaliste, he steps out with his own vineyards and lab…
Clairault Streicker Wines, Margaret River, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Han Sen and I are upping our wine game this morning with a wine blending session at Clairault Streicker Wines, followed by a wine-paired lunch during which we will test some of …
St Aidan Wines, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The great thing about staying in boutique accommodation is getting recommendations from local owners about their favourite places to eat, drink and explore. Coming up in several reco…
Hackersley Estate Wines & Restaurant, Ferguson Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Everyone we asked about Ferguson Valley mentioned Hackersley as THE place to dine. The Geographe wine region is lesser known than its well-established southe…