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Is Franciacorta Sparkling under Champagne Bubbles

For Franciacorta to swim against these odds and become mainstream, I shall list three points of Franciacorta so that you can talk confidently about it.

By Chan Wai Xin

15 Dec 2021
4 MIN READ

Procuring Wines, Smartly

‘Price is what you pay, Value is what you get’.

By Lim Hwee Peng

15 Dec 2021
6 MIN READ

Good Wines at the Border Town with Foreign Influence

In this article, we’ll explore the historic roots of some of the Northern Italian varieties, propagated and influenced by the hands of men far and wide.

By Chan Wai Xin

26 Jun 2022
4 MIN READ

Spanish Wines: Beyond Rioja (Part 1)

Wine expert Steven Chan will share everything he loves about Spanish wines, exploring key wine regions you should be aware of outside of Rioja.

By Steven Chan

20 Jul 2022
3 MIN READ

Experts

Chan Wai Xin

CWE, FWS, IWS

Wine educator, Italian wine expert, content creator, Founder of Wine Xin and authorized provider for the Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) program

WINE EXPERTS

Articles 3

Lim Hwee Peng

CWE, FWS

Founder – WineCraft Marketing & Services, & Lim Hwee Peng School Of Wine; Wine Judge at Decanter Asia Wine Awards

WINE EXPERTS

Articles 2

Steven Chan

CSW, FWS, SWS, WSET, SSI

Wine educator and fine wine consultant, Spanish wine expert

WINE EXPERTS

Articles 1

Tan Ying Hsien

Wine journalist, speaker and educator

WINE EXPERTS

Articles 1

Zainal Abdul Kadir

AIS

AIS Certified Sommelier, Wine adviser

WINE EXPERTS

Articles 0

Stories

Unusual Botanicals

Gin is a spirit of wonderful complexity and expressiveness. Is this just a gimmick though, or is there a real purpose to these unusual botanicals?

By Chris Chambers

15 Dec 2021
5 MIN READ

Armagnac - Keep your eyes on this ball

There are many lesser-known or less fashionable beverages that deserve to be seriously explored, notably the humble Armagnac.

By Lewis Mitchell

15 Dec 2021
3 MIN READ

What’s in a whisky glass?

There are many considerations to take into account when choosing a whisky glass, but the first and most important thing to note is that appreciation is key.

By Matthew Fergusson-Stewart

15 Dec 2021
4 MIN READ

Terroir: Does It Exist For Gin?

Believers in terroir consider it vital to produce good wine. This belief extends to some spirits producers

By Chris Chambers

17 Feb 2022
5 MIN READ

Sustainability In Gin

Can spirits producers practice true sustainability? What does it mean for a gin company to be earth friendly?

By Chris Chambers

18 May 2022
3 MIN READ

Experts

Chris Chambers

Spirits professional, consultant, Co-Founder of SPUN Spirits and Heart & Spirits

SPIRITS EXPERTS

Articles 3

Lewis Mitchell

Wine & spirits aficionado, Co-founder of Le Vigne Wines & Spirits and The ExciseMan Wine & Whisky Bar

SPIRITS EXPERTS

Articles 1

Matthew Fergusson-Stewart

Whisky expert, educator, content creator and a veteran of the whisky industry in Asia Pacific

SPIRITS EXPERTS

Articles 1

Stories

Sake 101: How to Enjoy Sake and the Rule of Thumb

"How to enjoy sake?" "Is sake best served warm" What are the rules of drinking sake and should we follow all of them?

By Joshua Kalinan

15 Dec 2021
3 MIN READ

Blending in Sake

To blend or not to blend? That is the question.

By Sean Ou

15 Dec 2021
3 MIN READ

Is Water Really Important in Sake?

Water is used in every step of the process, from washing the rice to dilution just before bottling. But will just any water be up for the task of creating a good sake?