[On Champagne] In success you deserve it and in defeat, you need it
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August 10, 2019
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I just got back from Victoria, Australia and the sad truth is that if global temperatures rise by 3 deg Celsius, there will no wine industry in Australia to speak of. Until such time, let us all be responsible with our Earth warming habits and read what the Australian are doing in the face of … Continue reading "Climate Change and Wine"
January 9, 2019
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My portfolio of wines has grown in value but that says little about volatility and the ensuing heartaches and headaches as my clients see their beloved portfolios gyrate. However wine, when matched against a quite volatile 2018 equity market (esp. in the 2H), is a bedrock of stability and consistent returns. And what about against … Continue reading "Wine – Stable Liquid"
October 31, 2018
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I came across this article from Decanter recently : https://www.decanter.com/premium/best-pinot-noir-wines-outside-burgundy-296918/ And how fortunate we are in Singapore with such a dizzying array of wines. The list seems to suggest that Aussie and Kiwi pinot noirs are most likely to please. Marlborough would be my top choice. Pinot noirs are the ultimate food friendly red. Maybe … Continue reading "Best Pinot Noirs Outside Burgundy"
March 30, 2018
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http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43560477 I came across this article and what caught my eye was the image of (smug?) Xi Jinping holding a glass of choice red: The picture speaks a thousand words to the content and just highlights how much the gravity of world trade is shifting to the Asia-Pacific … to the Chinese consumer. Hong Kong, by … Continue reading "Californian Wine Suffers Under Trump"
November 24, 2017
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I came across an interesting article in the BBC which talked about how different alcoholic drinks shaped one’s mood. Summarised, it is: The anonymous online survey, which recruited respondents via newspaper and magazine adverts and social media, found: Red wine appeared to make people more lethargic than white wine Respondents were most likely to … Continue reading "What is your choice of tipple?"
