Americas
The North American wine producing reputation can largely be attributed to the global fame and success of Napa Valley and Sonoma County in the United States. Although technically ‘new world’, its wines have the same devoted fan base (and often first-growth prices) as many classic European wines. Free from the shackles of European winemaking law, one can find a variety of cooler climate Cabs, Merlots, Pinots, Chardonnays and Rieslings that will entice all wine lovers.
South America is an exciting new melting pot of styles and flavours with a range of soils types and altitudes – taking international varietals and finishing with French winemaking techniques, or in the case of Argentinian Malbec, adopting a largely unloved grape and making it their own.
Americas
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Patagonia | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$524.81 |
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James Suckling (97)Such a flinty nose that delivers a full package of minerality. Quarry, chalk, gun powder and lime. The nose really speaks to you. Creamy and textured on the palate with bright but chiselled acidity and real tension. One of the best Mainque’s ever? Chacra’s answer to fine Chablis. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 3 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$510.56 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco was fermented in whole bunches and half aged in used barrels and the rest in concrete. The aromas are a little murky with earth and a whiff of mushroom over fresh plum and cherry. With tangible grip from the stems, the expression is skinny but finely grained. The complexity lies in how the fruit is challenged by other flavors without getting overwhelmed. An interesting wine. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$513.91 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely perfumed and beautiful with ripe strawberries and citrus fruit, as well as aromatic flowers. Full-bodied with plenty of fruit and creamy, chewy tannins that are polished and very impressive. Long and linear. One of the best of this bottling. Drink after 2023, but already a gorgeous bottle. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$512.87 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The élevage for the 2021 Cincuenta y Cinco was different from the past; they have now aged 40% in concrete tanks (it used to be 25%), 40% in French oak barrels and 20% in clay amphorae for nine months. They use cover crops in the vineyard, where they don't even use sulfur or copper. It fermented in a round and wide concrete vat with indigenous yeasts for 12 to 15 days with full clusters and an infusion with little extraction. It has moderate ripeness and 12% alcohol, with more tension than the others. This is basically the same wine as the Sin Azufre but with a little more oak, which is barely noticeable but with some spiciness and Burgundian character developing tantalizing notes of violet pastille with time in the glass. It has a bright ruby color and a complex and subtle nose full of elegance and nuance. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and supple flavors, primary, young and apparently weightless and ethereal but full of inner energy. It has bright flavors of fresh cherries and raspberries and a citrus twist of orange peel that adds freshness. Gobsmacking! 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$509.60 |
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James Suckling (96)Fresh and floral nose with tiles, vibrant red berries and pomegranate. Stony, mineral verve. Pure and expressive with good tension on the medium-bodied palate. Silky, very nimble and elegant. Acidic red berries in the finish that cleanse the palate. So much drinkability. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 87 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$251.68 |
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Vinous (87)Deep, bright red-ruby, the darkest of this trio of pinot releases by far. Wild, high-pitched aromas of blackberry, meat, violet and leather. The palate similarly conveys a somewhat rustic game and leather quality, and does not appear to possess enough flesh and fruit to support its elevated acidity. Ultimately a bit hollow in the middle palate. Finishes with dusty, drying tannins and a slightly tart quality. Not quite squeaky-clean, with the fruit currently suppressed. (I tasted all of these wines twice, and each pair of bottles was similar.) |
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Patagonia | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$821.27 |
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James Suckling (98)Red cherries, strawberries, spiced plums, violets, cloves, dried herbs, undergrowth and a touch of smoke on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Firm, mineral and tea-like tannin quality. Very focused and structured. Needs time. Try after 2025. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 6 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$837.69 |
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James Suckling (97)Pomegranate, wild herbs and lots of fresh raspberries to the nose. Subtle, pure and tense with a fine austerity to the center-palate. Refined and medium-bodied on the palate. Nothing conspicuous here. Intense but slim and everything is well-hidden. Drink now or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$853.25 |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$241.33 |
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Encompassing centuries of savoir-faire, the exemplary 'Chandon Garden Spritz NV' is a sparkling wine hailing from the renowned house of Moët & Chandon. This exquisite potable stands out with its unique blend of hand-crafted sparkling wine and a maceration of locally sourced bitter orange, herbs, and spices. Crafted in the verdant vineyards nestled in six of the world's choicest wine-making regions, each sip offers a symphony of the finest flavours. Setting it apart is the méthode traditionnelle - a two-century-old method where secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, magnifying its complex nuances. Chandon Garden Spritz NV presents a hypnotic amber hue, dancing with a vibrant effervescence, and an aromatic journey of citrus orange, coupled with subtle spice notes. On the palate, it offers a delicious contradiction of rich bitterness softened by a bubbly zest. Carefully crafted, this sophisticated blend strikes an extraordinary balance of taste, encapsulating the exceptional craftsmanship of Moët & Chandon in every glass. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$430.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Such a flinty nose that delivers a full package of minerality. Quarry, chalk, gun powder and lime. The nose really speaks to you. Creamy and textured on the palate with bright but chiselled acidity and real tension. One of the best Mainque’s ever? Chacra’s answer to fine Chablis. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 3 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$409.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco was fermented in whole bunches and half aged in used barrels and the rest in concrete. The aromas are a little murky with earth and a whiff of mushroom over fresh plum and cherry. With tangible grip from the stems, the expression is skinny but finely grained. The complexity lies in how the fruit is challenged by other flavors without getting overwhelmed. An interesting wine. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$420.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely perfumed and beautiful with ripe strawberries and citrus fruit, as well as aromatic flowers. Full-bodied with plenty of fruit and creamy, chewy tannins that are polished and very impressive. Long and linear. One of the best of this bottling. Drink after 2023, but already a gorgeous bottle. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$423.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The élevage for the 2021 Cincuenta y Cinco was different from the past; they have now aged 40% in concrete tanks (it used to be 25%), 40% in French oak barrels and 20% in clay amphorae for nine months. They use cover crops in the vineyard, where they don't even use sulfur or copper. It fermented in a round and wide concrete vat with indigenous yeasts for 12 to 15 days with full clusters and an infusion with little extraction. It has moderate ripeness and 12% alcohol, with more tension than the others. This is basically the same wine as the Sin Azufre but with a little more oak, which is barely noticeable but with some spiciness and Burgundian character developing tantalizing notes of violet pastille with time in the glass. It has a bright ruby color and a complex and subtle nose full of elegance and nuance. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and supple flavors, primary, young and apparently weightless and ethereal but full of inner energy. It has bright flavors of fresh cherries and raspberries and a citrus twist of orange peel that adds freshness. Gobsmacking! 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$420.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Fresh and floral nose with tiles, vibrant red berries and pomegranate. Stony, mineral verve. Pure and expressive with good tension on the medium-bodied palate. Silky, very nimble and elegant. Acidic red berries in the finish that cleanse the palate. So much drinkability. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 1 | 87 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$221.00 |
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Vinous (87)Deep, bright red-ruby, the darkest of this trio of pinot releases by far. Wild, high-pitched aromas of blackberry, meat, violet and leather. The palate similarly conveys a somewhat rustic game and leather quality, and does not appear to possess enough flesh and fruit to support its elevated acidity. Ultimately a bit hollow in the middle palate. Finishes with dusty, drying tannins and a slightly tart quality. Not quite squeaky-clean, with the fruit currently suppressed. (I tasted all of these wines twice, and each pair of bottles was similar.) |
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Patagonia | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$700.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Red cherries, strawberries, spiced plums, violets, cloves, dried herbs, undergrowth and a touch of smoke on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Firm, mineral and tea-like tannin quality. Very focused and structured. Needs time. Try after 2025. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 6 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$721.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Pomegranate, wild herbs and lots of fresh raspberries to the nose. Subtle, pure and tense with a fine austerity to the center-palate. Refined and medium-bodied on the palate. Nothing conspicuous here. Intense but slim and everything is well-hidden. Drink now or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Patagonia | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$664.00 |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
In Bond
SG$162.00 |
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Encompassing centuries of savoir-faire, the exemplary 'Chandon Garden Spritz NV' is a sparkling wine hailing from the renowned house of Moët & Chandon. This exquisite potable stands out with its unique blend of hand-crafted sparkling wine and a maceration of locally sourced bitter orange, herbs, and spices. Crafted in the verdant vineyards nestled in six of the world's choicest wine-making regions, each sip offers a symphony of the finest flavours. Setting it apart is the méthode traditionnelle - a two-century-old method where secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, magnifying its complex nuances. Chandon Garden Spritz NV presents a hypnotic amber hue, dancing with a vibrant effervescence, and an aromatic journey of citrus orange, coupled with subtle spice notes. On the palate, it offers a delicious contradiction of rich bitterness softened by a bubbly zest. Carefully crafted, this sophisticated blend strikes an extraordinary balance of taste, encapsulating the exceptional craftsmanship of Moët & Chandon in every glass. |
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