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Tango with the Yin and Yang of Wines
Argentine wines are like yin and yang. "Full of contradiction...
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Wines of Victoria, Defining Identity
What do I know about wines from Victoria state of Australia? This was the first question that crossed my mind when I received the invite to a media lunch organised by the Australian Trade Commission....
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An Intrepid Australian Evening
The Local Nose had once again transported me to another country through their ‘Strine Wine and Dine event. So, I happily hopped Down Under! This time we chose a very appropriately named Melbourne...
View ArticleA rose by any other name would smell as...Funky?
This week, TLN welcomes Japan-based contributor Charles Lawrence. Read on to know more about him!Since 2006, Charles has attained WSET Advanced certification, Society of Wine Educators certification,...
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Durian Wine – The Unthinkable Made Possible
Yes, you saw the title correctly. If you are still in disbelief, read the following words. Durian. Wine. If you are a fan of both, go ahead with the curious “ooh” and delightful “ah”. But consuming one...
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Togu Sahat Nainggolan – The Funny Sommelier from Indonesia
Singapore was the host country for the 4th edition of the South East Asia Best Sommelier Competition. Thanks to The Local Nose and the Sommelier Association of Singapore, I had the privilege to...
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Buyan paints the town pink with its Blush Party
When Buyan, a Russian restaurant in the hip Duxton Hill area, claimed that they were going to hold “The Biggest Rosé Wine Party” in Singapore, they weren’t joking. I had never thought of Buyan as a...
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Frank Family Vineyards – With a personality
One of the toughest pretence in life is to love without feeling, to share without giving and to speak without thinking. Well, perhaps not so difficult for the last one. Sales people often speak great...
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Minuit Rosé – The Wine of the Night
When I received the invitation to Soirée Minuit Rosé by Mr. Jay Nappali (Head of Marketing & Business Development of MNR Global), he insisted to call it a wine drinking event. Without knowing much,...
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Benanti Wines – When Passion and Tradition Create Quality
This is the story of knowing the right people, at the right time, at the right place with the right wines. You’ve heard that good things are worth waiting for. I waited for a month to finally be able...
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TLN Italian Job at Gattopardo
The moment I found out that TLN was holding a wine dinner at Gattopardo, I said "si" in less than a heartbeat....
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Torrontés, Because Argentina is More than Malbec
When the Sommelier Association of Singapore (SAS) posted on their Facebook page that they were organising an Argentinian Wine Master Class by the "Queen of Torrontés" Susana Balbo, I used all the...
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Wine fraternities – Italian Grandi Marchi
I am sorry amici. But whenever I think Italian, the first thing that comes to mind, is Mafia. That’s before pizza, wines, truffles and olive oil. No offence but that’s how Hollywood portrayed you guys....
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Vin Kiwi – The Bridge to New Zealand Boutique Wines
One day in my Facebook realm:“Donna, do you want to go to a free wine tasting?” asked a chef friend of mine.“Yes!” I will never answer with a “no” when the words “free” and “wine” exist in one...
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Schubert Wines – Love and Dreams in A Bottle
There were many “first-time moments” for me as a blogger who was invited to interview Mr. Kai Schubert. Who is he? A German winemaker who had a dream to grow his favourite grape variety. He was so...
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Pre-Valentine's Events for Wine Lovers
Valentine’s Day has come early this year!How do I know? The price of roses has increased since Sunday!How do I know? The aunty in the market told me so.Why was I even talking to the aunty in the...
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Have Wine, Will Travel
Some time ago, a friend recently back from London called me sounding distraught. Her visit to a wine merchant, where she had picked up several bottles of rare wines, ended in disaster when just a few...
View ArticleThe French Cellar – French Wines You Can Trust
If you haven’t heard of The French Cellar, the fastest growing wine subscription business in Singapore and Hong Kong, you should by now. They have been featured in many publications from The Sunday...
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Blue Pyrenees Estate – New World Wines with Old World Connection
The Local Nose would like to draw your attention to a very special winery – Blue Pyrenees Estate. I had the privilege to attend an extraordinary wine dinner at Merchants Wine Cellar and Store with the...
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