But first, wine: The rise of wine-focussed destinations for sophisticated palates in Singapore

Wine sheds its snobbery at these two new wine bars helmed by passionate sommeliers and Singapore’s top chefs
Corduroy Palace brings a touch of New York’s cool mid-century midtown vibes to Amoy Street

Gibran Baydoun of famed Brooklyn restaurant Lucali BYGB launches Corduroy Palace with a vision that encapsulates his passions for design, architecture, music and wine
Louis Roederer’s quiet revolution: Collection 242

The new Louis Roederer multi-vintage wine reflects Jean Baptiste Lecallion’s innovative and avant-garde approach to winemaking
Why Provence rosé deserves a place on the Asian table

The versatile Provence rosé wines go beyond aperitifs and can pair well with all kinds of cuisine, including local Singaporean food
Sampan Rhum Vietnam – A True Taste of the Tropics

Distilled just metres from the beach and made from 100% pure sugar cane juice, Sampan rums combine years of passion, dedication and expertise to capture the sundappled essence and aromas of Vietnam’s tropics in a bottle.
Shangri-La Singapore launches inaugural Festival of Wines

Indulge in six days of wine-soaked events featuring Gaja, Antinori and grower Champagnes
Favouring the bold: Raise your glass to Poggio Antico’s Brunellos

The winery from Montalcino boasts complex reds, thanks to the unique combination of altitude, positioning and soil quality
Embrace the whimsy – celebrate the cucumber with Hendrick’s Gin

Hendrick’s celebrates World Cucumber Day on 14 June
Dom Perignon introduces Vintage 2010

Vintage 2010 shines in the seasoned hands of Dom Perignon’s chef de cave, Vincent Chaperon, and chief winemaker Daniel Carvajal-Perez. Read on for the full review