Gallipoli dawn service - 2012
For the Fallen – We will remember them

They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow. They were staunch… read more
Ruth Pretty's Isle of Capri Tomatoes
Afghan Biscuits, Isle of Capri Tomatoes and Broken Heart Gin

Having recently spent a few weeks on holiday in Wellington, New Zealand, I can report that we now know where the best… read more
Moondarra Samba Side
Moondarra Conception & Samba Side Pinot Noir 2010 – Gippsland Mountain Rivers Districts, Victoria, Australia

Arguably the most profound pinot noir in the New World and emphatic proof that Australia has a two-speed wine industry
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Thomas Heitz
The Sommelier’s Palate – Thomas Heitz Chef and Sommelier at Port Restaurant, Frenchman’s Bay, Canada

(Pronounced suh-mal-’yAy) In Medieval Provençal times they were saumaliers, animal pack drivers who evolved during Middle French kingdom to become court officials… read more
Christopher Leo, Sommelier at Pizzeria Mozza
The Sommelier’s Palate – Christopher Leo, Sommelier at Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles

(pronounced suh-mal-’yAy) In Medieval Provençal times they were saumaliers, animal pack drivers who evolved during Middle French kingdom to become court officials… read more
David Thompson - Nahm
Nahm Takes Top Honours at S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants

Nahm in Bangkok has secured the No.1 spot at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 awards in Singapore, earning the title of… read more
Prosecco Grapes
Prosecco – What’s in a name?

I started writing this piece in December last year, and have only just come back to it, at the end of April… read more
Great Escape
Free free, set them free… Free free, set them free

Yes the rumour is true, the Wandering Palate has escaped Singapore, having moved back to my old home town of Wellington, New… read more
How do you tell if your grapes are at optimum ripeness? Send in the wine dogs of course
Ata Rangi – There are seeing-eye dogs, sniffer dogs, and then there are wine dogs. Checking brix today before the Syrah pick..

This picture twittered by Ata Rangi caught my eye… there are truffle dogs and there are Brix sniffing dogs, pretty logical when… read more
One of the pools at The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam
‘Oh Viva Da Nang, Dan Nang me, Da Nang me, went out to get a rope and hang me…’

Gooood Morning Vi-et naaaaaam! The Wandering Palate arrived in Da Nang yesterday afternoon, an easy 2 ½ hour flight from Singapore. Well,… read more
Jacques. smelling the roses
Obituary – Jacques HERAUDEAU 13.12.1943 – 23.2.2014 Chef-Owner of La Madrague

I was deeply saddened by the news that Chef Jacques Heraudeau passed away, Sunday, 23rd February, 2014, losing a two year battle… read more
Colin Field and Agostino Perrone
THE RITZ PARIS’S BAR HEMINGWAY TAKES UP RESIDENCY AT THE CONNAUGHT

Top mixologists Colin Field and Agostino Perrone join forces to create cocktail magic
Pomerol Dinner at Saint Pierre, The Restaurant
POMEROL WINE DINNER at Saint Pierre, The Restaurant with Tan Ying Hsien

Our local wine master, Tan Ying Hsien will be guest speaker for this enticing dinner of Pomerol wines, that’s the merlot grape… read more
The White House
President Barack Obama in Synchronicity with The Wandering Palate

Someone in the White House clearly has good taste or has been reading the Wandering Palate, having served at the Obama-Cameron state… read more
Burgundy wines sales in Singapore
Singapore sale confirms Asian interest in Burgundy

A casino owner in Singapore has spent £111,000 on a single case of Romanée Conti from the 1971 vintage. The wine, which… read more
Ronald Brown - Wine to Water
Wine into Water – Cambodia

Our Cambodian correspondent, Darren Gall, tells a fascinating story of an Australian maverick winemaker building water wells for the poor in Cambodia… read more
Summergate Passaporto Del Vino
Passaporto Del Vino

An Inspiring initiative from leading fine wine importers Summergate and Pudao wines showcased 50 of Italy’s most diverse and respected labels from… read more
Misha's Vineyard www.mishasvineyard.com
Wine Dinner at The Prime Society Singapore with Misha’s Vineyard – Tues 3rd September -

One of the Wandering Palate’s favourite Central Otago winegrowers, Misha and Andy Wilkinson of Misha’s Vineyard, are coming to Singapore along with… read more
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