Wine & Drinks

Knowing his roots

A 2004 comic book turned Jean-Pierre Amoreau’s Château Le Puy from Bordeaux from a little secret to a celebrity winery in Asia, but the winemaker took steps to avoid cashing in on its fame.

A cool Cuban

With slanted, curved glasses and sleek stainless steel jigger and muddler, the Mojito Set, designed by world renowned Spanish mixologist, Javier de las Muelas, acts a touch of urban cool to your bar.

The good earth

Biodynamic farming may not make scientific sense, but for Vanya Cullen, chief winemaker of Cullen Wines, it is the perfect and natural way to let the land and vines achieve their fullest potential.

Opening act

As an Indonesian wine producer in Victoria, Hendra Widjaja, director of Stuart Wines Co., is a rare sight in the Aussie wine industry.

Hot scotch

Dram collectors are spoiled for choice as whisky producers now woo them with limited edition luxury bottles and malts from lost distilleries.

Fruit of his labour

As winemaker of Champagne Charles de Cazanove, Christophe Rapeneau can count on the resources of his family group of champagne houses to deliver excellent bubbly.

A Californian adventure

Thanks to its prized terroir, Frank Family Vineyards has made a much coveted Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. Winemaker Todd Graff shares about the boutique winery’s rise to fame.

No more hangovers?

A high tech-wine cabinet shrunk to a portable size and a vodka that won’t leave you with a hangover.