WINE LUST: THE TRUE INDULGENCE FOR WINE ENTHUSIASTS

2 years ago by Jasmine

Organised by 1-Group, Singapore’s annual wine extravaganza, Wine Lust returns this year with an award-winning wine list! This is where you can celebrate new vintages, older favourites, heritage, and indigenous varieties, together with the industry’s highest calibre supplier and winemakers. Held from 12 August to 10 September 2022, wine lovers can sip and savour their way through a series of wine tastings, chef-driven wine dinners as well as educational-themed pop-ups across 9 best-in-class dining destinations in Singapore.

This year, wine enthusiasts can indulge in the full tasting experience of distinctive wines listed in the recent World Gourmet Summit (WGS) 2022! As the Platinum winner for the New World Wine List of the Year, Botanico will be hosting a “Meet the Winemaker” event for guests over a wine-pairing dinner on 25 August. And on the 14th of August, a wine tasting will be accompanied by scrumptious canapes ($58++). You can top up $68 to enjoy an oyster bar and cheese station as well. The famous Rhône producer, E Guigal, will also be one of this year’s highlights with a curated list of wines scoring above 90 points showcased at The Summerhouse over a four-course wine pairing menu ($88++ per pax, add on 40++ for wines).

The Gold award winner of the Old World Wine List,  Monti, will be serving up a wine pairing dinner menu on the 26th and 28th of August, featuring Parma Ham as part of the Parma Ham Festival, working in participation wine partners Amphora Wines and Omina Romana.

In addition, Una, at the Alkaff Mansion, will be showcasing Fall in Spain, a five-course wine pairing dinner at $138++ per pax, and an add-on $50++ for wines.  Highlights include Txangurro al Horno (Baked Gratinated Crab Meat in Scallop shell) or Wagyu A La Parrilla (Char-Grilled Wagyu Striploin). Some of Spain’s consistently top-scoring wines will be introduced in a Spanish Wine Masterclass at $58++ per pax. 

For those with a palate for adventure, all the Argentinian wine that you can find in Singapore will be available at FIRE at 1-Atico (the winner of the Restaurant Design of the Year) for one day only on 24th August. This list will feature up to 45 labels from key distributors of Argentinian wines, recognised by the Argentinian Embassy here in Singapore.

For wine lovers who prefer a crafted experience, you can sip and swirl your way through the corkage-free wines that were specially curated by Wine Lust retailers such as Botanico and 1-Atico, while premium and exclusive labels including retail at The Vault.

For more information about Wine Lust and its events, kindly visit: https://www.winelust.sg/

 

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