Apericena, Italy’s Latest Trend at Neroteca (Aperitivo + cena = predinner drinks + dinner) Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Like wine? Well for sure you know I do! Like mixing and meeting different people in a friendly lively atmosphere? Let’s hop…
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Saujana Hotels and Resort Exclusive Wine Collection
In Australia, bottling wine from a premier vineyard with your own label is a fashionable thing to do. Bespoke branding is one thing, but curating your own blends to form a signature collection? This takes passion for a good drop to a whole new level. The team at Sauja…
Wine Talk, Online Wine Shop & Wine Delivery
Wine Talk is up to great good again – bringing in exclusive new wines chosen by a professional sommelier for value and taste, customizing my selection according to my personal preferences, making recommendations of some different drops to try based on styles …
World Malbec Day, Qba, Westin Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We are a little belated in the celebration, but April 17 is designated as world Malbec day. And who is going to turn down an opportunity to taste some of this Argentinian flagship red wine variety? Certainly n…
Robert Parker’s Matter of Taste
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall The Hilton at KL Sentral is well known for wonderful events and recently was selected to host the inaugural Matter of Taste event, a global series of no-holds-barred fine wine tasting. The event is designed by Robert Parker’…
Tio Pepe, Thirty8, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Polly Szantor Photos: Cheryl Hoffmann When I arrived at Thirty8 to drink sherry, I was expecting little glasses of a brown, sweet alcoholic beverage, the sort of drink my granny used to sip on whilst making gentile conversation. Well think again, Ms. …
Christmas Shopping Done! Wine Talk – Wine Delivery, Malaysia
Wine Delivery from Wine Talk Christmas Gifts from Wine Talk Say goodbye to the woes of Christmas shopping for just the right prezzie, and while you’re at it, throw out the burden of finding, selecting and transporting festive booze for your celebrations too. Wi…
Samuel’s Gorge, A Must-Visit, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Samuel’s Gorge should be on your detour list for any visit to McClaren Vale. Only producing red wines this boutique winery makes some of the best we’ve tasted – and as you know, we ‘taste’ a lot, so that’s no light statement. …
Wine Talk with Room Service, Wine to Your Doorstep!
It seems buying wine from a supermarket, or even a specialty wine store, these days is getting more and more challenging. There is a never-ending supply of wines from across the world and rarely anybody available to assist with choosing. As my pockets ar…
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé, 2011
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé 2011 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé 2011 from Artisan Cellars The perfect colour for love, this rose from Burgundy, France is a pretty gift to share with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Produced from the Pinot No…
Mad Fish Wines at TwentyOne Tables
MadFish Wines An Evening with Australian Wine Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List MadFish wine tasting is hosted at Twenty One Tables and Terrace in Bangsar. Despite the rain we arrive in plenty of time. We’re personally poured a glass of wine by owner Ri…
Chandon Wine Dinner, Ril’s Bangsar, Malaysia
Chandon Chandon Wine Dinner at Ril’s Bangsar Chandon Dinner at Ril’s Bangsar In the past when I heard the word Chandon, a smile would tease the corners of my mouth as thoughts of bubbles, good times and celebrations came to mind. I would hear the mini explosio…