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Events – April 2018

Tim Chew

[Events] London No.1 Launch at Mandarin Grill, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur   Recently headed over to the Mandarin Grill in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur for the official launch of London No.1 gin (http://thelondon1.com/) in Malaysia. Distilled in small batches in the heart of London, this gin’s unique flavour is the result of the quality of the raw ingredients used, as well as its distillation in pot stills (traditionally the only stills used for distillation in small quantities). The evening was a rather intimate affair with invited guests, modern on-trade owners, as well as media, and we got to enjoy gin and … Continue reading Events – April 2018

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Chapel Hill Wine Pairing Dinner

Tim Chew

[Wine Dinner]    Evonne and I recently headed over to Monte’s restaurant in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur for the Chapel Hill wine pairing dinner organised by CSS Wines & Spirits. The Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and school house. The 1865 ironstone Chapel still proudly stands today and is an integral feature of the tasting room. Planting of the vineyard commenced in 1972 and the first vintage was in 1975. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge, shallow rocky soils are a feature with sweeping views back … Continue reading Chapel Hill Wine Pairing Dinner