Happenings

The pruner who never calls in sick

Automated technical workers are now trundling their way into vineyards. The next glass of Chardonnay you drink may have had its vines pruned by a robot.

A gastronomic high

With top toques from Europe and an imaginative mixologist, this year’s Chefs with Attitude promises to be an extravagant affair.

Dessert wines

Whether it is a modern style Sauternes, a herbaceous Italian Vin Santo, or a fresh Riesling Auslese, there’s a sweet wine to meet your palate.

Japan under one roof

From ramen to wagyu, and shochu to sake, Oishii Japan 2013 brings some of the country’s best gourmet purveyors to town in October.

Sweet solutions

Bordeaux-based oenologist, Fabrice Dubourdieu, always brings a bottle of Sauternes to Asian dinners as the elixir is an effective all–rounder for wine pairings.

Bubbling over

You’ll rarely find ambassador for Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck, Ned Goodwin, drinking wines from Bordeaux when he’s off-duty. The Master of Wine prefers quaffs from Jura and Loire Valley.

The Perrier Pop 150 is a non-alcoholic cocktail to celebrate the brand’s 150 years, in an Andy Warhol-styled party. It has strong floral flavours, and its structural way of serving makes the Perrier Pop 150 a very unique cocktail.