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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall One of the most interesting things about visiting chateaux in the Bordeaux region is that each one is distinctly different. But even if you were feeling a little jaded after four or five visits, Chateau Franc Mayne i…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We’ve been surprised by most of the chateaux we’ve stayed in, as to how fresh and modern the reconstructed interiors have been. Chateau Magnol however, the grand chateau of Barton & Guestier in Blanquefort (…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It is always good to have friends, but having friends with contacts in the wine business is surely second to none. It is mainly thanks to one of our favourite restauranteurs and wine importers in Kuala Lumpur, Yin-…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Visiting Chateaux in Bordeaux has been a revelation and not at all what we expected. Many houses are actually quite young businesses, and both new and established labels are investing heavily in a forward-looking c…
Chateau Cos D’Estournel, Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Chateau Cos D’Estournel is one of the oldest and most respected producers in Bordeaux. Known as one of the ‘super seconds, the premium wine produced at Chateau …
Wine and Cognac Paired Dinner Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We are being exquisitely hosted at the elegant Chateau Lamothe-Bergeron by Chateau director and wine maker Laurent Mery, who epitomizes Gallic charm while also teaching us a little ab…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Our arrival to the Chateaux Lamothe-Bergeron could not have been better. We are greeted with a simple and charming dejeuner au champetre, with Pyrenees cheeses, saucisson froid, fruits d’ete, baguette, ril…
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Forget Water. Wine Flows In Mars. It wasn’t too long ago when NASA made the announcement of its breakthrough discovery of water on the red planet, thus prompting the space agency’s quest for its Holy Grail. With the pros…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Press Room Bistro in Pavilion KL is always a favourite for delicious fresh food charmingly served in a casual setting. I’m intrigued tonight to see what the kitchen produces to complement the Passeport serie…
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure: I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …
Words: Ross Jones One unique and distinct pleasure consumers can have is the observation of a small business in evolution. This is the case with WineTalk: our local mail order wine delivery company. The Yum List has enjoyed watching this small company grow into an …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List Wine lovers living near KLCC will be happy to read of the relaunch of IVIV at the InterContinental as a wine lounge. Offering something a little different with a range of boutique wines by the bottle, …