Shalom Chin Beaujolais Blog Part 2 – More than just Nouveau

14/11/2011

A closer look at the vines, a visit to a great producer in the region, and the future for Beaujolais. Part Two of a special report.

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Shalom Chin Burgundy Blog – Part 5

08/11/2011 PART 5 of the Burgundy Series

A more in-depth look about how the Burgundians care for their land and some extreme methods of Mdm Leroy.

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A Cautionary Tale – Christopher (Kit) M. Stevens, MW

It’s a rather odd feeling when you’re subconsciously reminded of someone deceased almost daily when you only met the person a few times in your life. I’m afraid to say this is not directly emotional; rather the street I drive down in Singapore constantly is named after his family, Stevens Road. Read More >

Sommelier Shalom Chin – Beaujolais blog – Part 1, Beaujolais – More than just Nouveau

Our roving Singapore Sommelier, Shalom Chin, has drifted outside the realms and borders of burgundy to discover Beaujolais, and more importantly that there is more to Beaujolais than meets the eye. I have long been a champion of the Cru Villages wines, serious Beaujolais even if this wine of incredible charm is not meant to be too serious and has an underlying semblance of fun and enjoyment.  Read More >

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Sommelier Shalom Chin Burgundy Blog – Part 4 – An overview of the vines of Burgundy and some tasting notes

07 /11/2011 PART 4 of the Burgundy Series

The very first thing that got me interested in wine when I was seventeen was winemaking. After all, I was a science student.

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Shalom Chin Burgundy Blog – Part 3 – The story behind Pinot Noir, philosophy of the Burgundians and some tasting notes

03/11/2011 PART 3 of the Burgundy Series

The story behind Pinot Noir, philosophy of the Burgundians and some tasting notes.

“Let me show you something you would find interesting,” said my guide, Elohim Balest.

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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 and Sichuan province in China.

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Sommelier Shalom Chin Burgundy Blog – Part 2

02/11/2011 PART 2 of the Burgundy Series

As my guide, Elohim Balest of Alter&Go tours and I travelled along the highway from Dijon towards the vineyards of the Côte d’Or, there was aneerie fog that surrounded us. Read More >

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Sommelier Shalom Chin – Blog from Burgundy – The Holy Grail of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Our intrepid Singapore sommelier, Shalom Chin has completed his vintage stint at Undhof Salomon in krems, Austria and has now surfaced in burgundy. Be sure to follow his blog as it no doubt, Shalom will leave no stone unturned… no holy terroir unexplored…

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Sommelier Shalom Chin vintage blog – Last day at Undhof Salomon – Last Day

Day 19: 14/10/2011 The Finale for Moi

Shalom recounts the last day of his vintage experience at Undhof Salmon. He is now heading for Burgundy and will continue his blog as he travels the region, which I am sure will make for continued interesting reading…

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