Upcoming events.
Indecent Exposure
For our next event, Singapore Wine Club will be 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉. Don’t call the CNB—we’re talking about wines grown on slopes, which help grapes ripen in some of the world’s most hostile environments where nothing else can grow.
And as any good publicist will tell you, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 makes all the difference. North-facing slopes vs south-facing slopes; wines grown inland vs wines facing the river; wines on elevation vs the lower-hanging fruit. Tiny variations can produce very different wines.
As always, the proof is in the glass. On 11 April, we’ll be exploring 8 French wines over an elevated (😉) 4-course meal at Praelum Wine Bistro, where we’ll be comparing wines from the same variety and vintage but grown in vineyards with different exposures. We’ll be showcasing one of Champagne’s best-kept secrets, a flight of Premier Cru burgundy and 4 surprise bottles.
Email us at hello@singaporewineclub.com to secure your tickets. Early bird pricing of $228 until 2359h on 23 March 2025.
New World New Me
New Year’s resolutions about “self-discovery” are so 2024 - for 2025, why not make a resolution about 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 discovery? 😉
The “New World” has always been a Euro-centric concept - but the truth is there is no longer anything “new” about wines from countries like Australia, the US and New Zealand, as the wines have become staples on every wine list and top producers celebrate their centenarian anniversaries.
With climate change presenting opportunities for a range of undiscovered, exciting wine regions - including in Asia! - perhaps it’s time to reappraise the wines that make up the “New World”. So on 24 January, join us at Crane Living as we embark on a comparative tasting between wines from the “New” New World (think China and England) and the “Old” New World.
Early bird tickets are priced at $88 (for orders placed and paid before 5 January 2025). Email/DM us to secure your tickets today!
Clos Call
Few concepts encapsulate terroir more than France’s famous “Clos”, or walled vineyards. The Cistercian monks raised these impressive erections by hand, to protect unique soils and microclimates and keep wine thieves from poking around in sacred areas.
On 10 January, join us for an exploration of some of France’s most hallowed “Clos”, including the legendary Clos de la Coulee de Serrant and Clos de la Roche. Over 6 different wines and a 3-course French meal at-where else?-Clos at New Bahru, we’ll discuss the history of these sites, debunk myths and answer the age old question: is it really better to use protection?
The monks liked gatekeeping, but we don’t-so we’re looking forward to sharing some hidden gems with you in this first event of 2025!
Early bird pricing ($250) for orders placed and paid by 2359h on Christmas Day.
Grape Expectations
Great wines start with great fruit-and every wine lover’s journey starts with finding their favourite grape varieties. 🍇
Our next event, “Grape Expectations”, is going to be 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤. We’ll taste 9 single-varietal wines alongside 3 hawker staples, exploring each grape’s unique characteristics along the way. Like the faces at the dinner table, the varieties showcased will be a mix of the familiar and also the new - geared at beginners and experienced tasters alike, it’s a chance to meet some fellow wine-lovers and discover some stunning wines along the way! 🥂
Our early bird pricing is valid for orders placed and paid before 2359 on 13 October 2024 - DM us or drop us an email at hello@singaporewineclub.com to secure your seat!
Sugrue - The Trouble With Dreams Vertical
Calling all bubbly lovers, brunch lovers and drinkers curious about English wines — Singapore Wine Club is proud to present, in collaboration with Juliet Victor Asia, a vertical tasting of the signature “The Trouble with Dreams” (TTWD) cuvee from Dermot Sugrue, the cult winemaker and critics’ darling of English sparkling wine (including several in magnum format. We’re also offering a rare taste of the highly-allocated Brendan O Regan tête de cuvée (retailing at well over $200, if you can even find it 🤫).
While we are generally skeptical of claims that English sparkling competes in the same category as Champagne, Sugrue’s wines defy comparison. The acidic spine and tension of the wines and their mineral intensity have a Champenois slant, but boast a distinctly English X Factor.
But don’t take our word for it. Join us on 29 September for a multi-vintage TTWD vertical going back to 2014, providing a valuable opportunity to assess ageability in a field with very few aged references. English wines deserve an English meal and we’ve curated a special 3-course brunch menu with Angie's Oyster Bar & Grill featuring the UK’s most famous export after imperialism—fish and chips!