Wine & Drinks

Heart of the red

After 23 vintages, Wynns Coonawarra Estate senior winemaker and wine judge Sue Hodder is still fascinated by making Cabernet Sauvignons from the region’s famed terra rossa soils.

A nose for cognac

At 33, Baptiste Loiseau is the youngest cellar master to take the reins at three-century-old Rémy Martin, and with it the responsibility of tasting over 1,500 eaux de vie a year.

India’s next wine wave

Despite the downs in recent years, new Indian wineries are making brave efforts to steer the nascent wine industry and make their mark on the global stage.

Variety is the spice of wine

Saint Clair Family Estate’s Hamish Clark, New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2012, produces up to 12 varieties from countless small parcels. June Lee finds out how Marlborough’s iconic Sauvignon Blanc stacks up as more grapes come of age.

Executive wine lunch

In today’s business climate, the power lunch is one where ordering the right food and wine can show your prowess as a cognoscenti. June Lee takes a look at the etiquette of having a midday tipple.

Made in Malta

Malta’s wines are one of the most enigmatic discoveries in this young and tiny Republic.

Let the taps run

Among the new food concepts at Capitol Piazza is TAP Craft Beer Bar, a partner establishment of Thirsty Craft Beer Shop.

Cocktail legends

Move over, Juniper Sling! Tippling Club has done it again by crafting the second scent-sory cocktail based on Penhaligon’s perfume chart.