Hi Huneybees,
Yes, when it comes to wine, I would be tipsy with just a few sips, not glasses, white and red alike. It doesn't help with the fact that my hubby has a large collection of Barolo and Amarone at home.
Don't get me wrong, I love my wines, just could not hold one in public without looking silly with a red face and not walking straight...
Nevertheless, the raining weekend period of 2nd~4th November, didn't defer us (me, hubby and my friend Malcom) from visiting the Singapore Wine Fiesta 2012 @ Customs House (next to Fullerton Bay Hotel), 70 Collyer Quay.
This is the 5th year running of the largest outdoor wine fair
in the region, presented by The Straits
Wine Company in partnership with DBS bank, where over 60 winemakers from around the world were featured. Obviously this presented an unique opportunity for us to sample wines from various regions - both new and old world.
This year, the fiesta is buzzing with brand new finds, hot trends and
undiscovered gems. Expect trendy rosés (AIX), a stunning find from the
shores of
Japan (Grace Wines), a Michel Rolland project from
India (Grover Vineyards), a
Lebanese legend (Chateau Kefraya), gems from
Portugal (Quinta do Crasto), a Cava icon (Raventos i Blanc) even a foray into the world of
Croatian wines.
The old favourites are back with some new additions to the Straits Wine
family. Those with a palate for Italian tipples will find exciting new
offerings (Barone Ricasoli, Vietti, Marco Feluga), while new world
lovers can look forward to icons of their own (Leeuwin Estate, Logan).
If you’re fond of a nightcap, look out for the
artisan collection hand-crafted Armagnacs, Calvados, the famous Chartreuse and a vodka in a league of its own, Beluga.
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| Moscato D'Asti 2011 (Left), Barolo Albe 2006 (center) and Barbera D'Alba 2009 (Right) from G.D.VAJRA |
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| I enjoyed both Mocato D'Asti Cascinetta 2011 and Barolo Castiglione 2008 from Vietti! |
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| Rioja Riserva Especial Gaudi series 2005 from Vodegas Altanza |
Manon Roble Tempranillo 2010 from Bodegas Mano A Mano
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| I really love the aroma of Chocolate wine so much from Rubis |
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| Chateuneuf Du Pape Rouge 2007 from Chateau La Nerthe |
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| Chateau Harmonie Rouge 2009 from Hebard |
The above are just some of the old (mainly) and new world wines that most of us enjoyed during this year Wine Fiesta.
While I couldn't resisted and bought a few bottles of Moscato and Chocolate wines during the Wine Fiesta, my hubby decided to stick to his collection of wines that he bought from The Straits
Wine Company over the years.
Till next year, it's goodbye to Singapore Wine Fiesta for now!
