Sniff and Swirl
Drinking wine can be one of the easiest things to do but at the same time one of the most complicated things to do right. How can I make the most of a glass of wine from the moment I […]
Baron Philippe de Rothschild: behind the wine label
Chateau Mouton Rothschild has few peers in the length and luster of its history.
There are only five “first grows” (considered wines of exceptional quality) in Bordeaux, and one of them, perhaps the more charismatic winery, is Baron Philippe de Rothschild, […]
The sweet stuff: understanding sherry wine
Sherry is an Anglicization that comes from the name of the Spanish city of “Jerez de la Frontera,” which is how these wines are named in Spain. Produced in a very small region of southern Spain, sherry is considered a […]
Inside the Cellar
A place to wine and dine
Recently, La Cave (La Cave, 19 Ngo Van Nam, D1) opened its doors on the north side of the Ngo Van Nam strip - a foodie enclave in District 1. Surrounded by ample glass windows, […]
Choosing wine for Christmas
How to Choose the Perfect Wine for Your Christmas Dinner
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners are special occasions where serving the right wine is important. With these special dates around the corner, let me give you some tips on how to choose the right wine. The first thing you […]
Más Vino, Por Favor
The best of rioja in Vietnam
Wines from Rioja are internationally renowned as the best wines from Spain. This small region located in the North of Spain probably has the country’s longest history of producing wine, dating back over 2,000 years […]
International Relations
As part of our new series on consulates in HCMC, we speak with Consul General Simon van der Burg of the Netherlands about his country and its collaboration with Vietnam…
Simon van der Burg arrived in Vietnam this January to take […]