Wine Lust is back and, like us after X’mas break, it’s bigger and broader. There’s plenty to do and taste, and it goes on till September. Here’s what’s going on, listed venue by venue.

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Stellar at 1-Altitude

Champagne Lust: The Dom Perignon Penitude Suite

Happening for four nights only, Stellar at 1-Altitude will be treating its guests to an indulgent experience with ‘Champagne Lust’ in the very first “Plénitude Suite” in Asia. They will start with a virtual trip to Champagne in France, a region famous for its exceptional vines and champagnes. Join Chef Christopher Millar as he ventures across France searching for the ultimate ingredients to pair with vintage Dom Pérignon (also known as ‘Plénitudes’). Guests will learn more about Dom Pérignon’s winemaker while tasting a few of the world’s most luxurious champagnes (Dom Pérignon vintage P1, P2 and Rosé) as part of a ten-course immersive dining experience. The Dom Pérignon ‘Plénitudes’ experience includes limousine transfers from your doorstep.

Dates: 15, 22, 29 August, 5 September 2018

Time: 7pm

Price: $1,000++ per person (10-course sensorium dinner with Dom Pérignon vintage P1, P2 and Rosé)

Stellar at 1-Altitude, Level 62, One Raffles Place.

Monti at The Fullerton Pavillion

Jazz Summer Brunches

Another notable event held over four weekends is the Jazz Summer Brunches at Monti. Located at the iconic Fullerton Pavilion, the stunning waterfront restaurant will be offering a free-flow of Zardetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut and Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco magnum, amongst others, accompanied with chef Felix Chong’s new brunch menu, à la carte buffet style.

Dates: 19, 25, 26 August 2018 and 1, 2 September

Time: 12pm to 3pm

Price: $88++ per person

82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327

Large Format Old World Wines From Alfa

Monti will be featuring large format Old World wine from Coravin. Featuring Bodegas Roda Roda 2012 Magnum, there will also be other magnums on sale, including a 3-litre bottle of Champagne.

Date: 10 August to 10 September 2018

Price: Varies by the bottle

82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327

Riedel Masterclass With Cellarmaster

Monti and Cellarmaster come together to present a Riedel Masterclass – The Art of Wine Glass Appreciation. Experience and discover how the shape of a wine glass can affect the enjoyment of wines, in terms of taste, aroma and finish. Learn how to enhance your appreciation of fine wines and take home a set of Riedel wine glasses at the end of the educational experience. This session includes a premium wine tasting followed by specially created canapes by chef Felix Chong of Monti at the end of the session.

Date: 16 August 2018, Thursday

Time: 7pm to 8:30pm

Price: $204++ per person

82 Collyer Quay

PengWines Tasting

A triple tipple of bubbly, white and red wine, specially paired with contemporary Italian tapas to bring out the flavours for gastronomic enjoyment. Swirl, sip and savour, and let your taste buds be surprised by Chef’s creativity with a weekly change in menu pairings. Customers can also enjoy PengWine’s ‘wine of the month’ from August – September 2018.

Date: Every Friday and Saturday (From 10 August – 10 September 2018)

*except 18 August & 8 September

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Price: $55++ per person

Monti’s rooftop, 82 Collyer Quay

Chianti Masterclass With Cellarmaster

In this fascinating masterclass with wine speaker Claudio Nuti, be transported to Italy as we explore and taste both the original and DOCG Chiantis through an enriching and educational wine journey. Light contemporary Italian canapes will be served after the class. Wines presented will include: Castiglioni Chianti DOCG 2015, Querceto Chianti Classico DOCG 2015, Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2013, Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione IL Picchio DOCG 2013, and Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2014.

Date: 23 August 2018, Thursday

Time: 7pm to 8.30pm

Price: $78++ per person

82 Collyer Quay

Botanico At The Garage

Le Donne Del Vino

Escape the city buzz with Le Donne Del Vino on 30 August. The contemporary European restaurant and bar residing in Singapore’s lush Botanic Gardens will be honouring three of Italy’s finest female winemakers, from esteemed wineries Begali, Bruno Rocca, and Fattoria le Pupille. Together with a four hands collaboration between resident Chef Sujatha Asokan and guest chef Charlotte D’Isidoro preparing a memorable six-course menu featuring dishes specially paired with the wine, the event is an unbridled celebration, appreciating the art of Italy’s winemakers and the meticulous work of female professionals in the industry.

Date: 30 August 2018, Thursday

Time: 7pm to 10pm

Price: $110++ per person

50 Cluny Park Road (Level 2), Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Summerhouse

Montes Chilean Garden Wine Tasting With Elena Garcia

Join Elena Garcia from iconic Chilean Winery Montes for a tasting in the beautiful surrounds of the Summerhouse garden. Attendees who would like to enjoy dinner in the garden can order from an á la carte variety of Chilean BBQ items (à la carte pricing).

Date: 27th August 2018, Monday

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Price: $45 nett per person

3 Park Lane

The Barolo Dinner With Gionanni Oliva

Sip and dine in an exquisite Barolo wine dinner hosted by Giovanni Oliva and be enthralled by the cuvée of organic and biodynamic wines from the historical Cordero di Montezemolo family winery. As dawn approaches, start off with an evening glass of aperitif and canapes amidst the garden, followed by an indulgent 4-course wine dinner in The Summerhouse Dining Room.

Date: 31st August 2018, Friday

Time: 6pm to 10pm

Price: $120++ per person

3 Park Lane

1-Altitude

Sakes at the Top

This year, savour some of the highest quality sakes at the world’s highest al fresco bar as a collection of specially curated sake lands exclusively at 1-Altitude. In celebration of this, a cask breaking ceremony, also known as the Kagami-wari, was specially designed for 1-Altitude, with a modern twist. Guests can look forward to tasting quality sakes like Secchu Chozo Jyunmai Daiginjyo – which is aged under the snow for 4 months, and released in limited quantities annually; and Ryubai Daiginjyo – made by the oldest sake master in the world, known as “ The Sake Legend”.

Date: 10 August to 10 September 2018

Time: 6pm till late

Price: Varies by the bottle

1-Altitude, Level 63, One Raffles Place

Sunset Cocktail Finale Party

Wrap up a month of Wine Lust bacchanalia with a rooftop sunset soiree at the world’s highest al fresco bar. Celebrate with participating restaurateurs, chefs and wine experts, soaking up Singapore’s most spectacular view, whilst feasting on an array of wine, food and sake stations.

Date : 9 September 2018, Sunday

Time : 6pm till late

Price: $40 nett per person (6pm to 8pm, inclusive of 2 drinks or 2 food coupons) $45 nett per person (8pm onwards, inclusive of 2 drinks)

 1-Altitude, Level 63, One Raffles Place

The Miele Lounge

Artisan Cellars Pop-up at The Miele Lounge

Artisan Cellars presents a selection of wines from a new generation of wine makers who are shaking up their respective regions. These wines will be paired by a selection of avant-garde creations by Chef Christopher Millar of Stellar.

Date: 6 September 2018, Thursday

Time: 7pm to 9pm

Price: $70+ per person

Miele Lounge, 163 Penang Road, Winsland House II, #04-03

Grand Hyatt Singapore

Champagne Pommery Brunch

mezza9 is the city’s most stylish venue for a sumptuous Sunday Brunch, featuring sustainable delights and endless Champagne Pommery. Delight in flavourful and sustainable produce which includes Maine lobsters and Scottish brown crabs while you sip on a glass of refreshingly well-balanced champagne.

Date: 2 September 2018, Sunday

Time: 12pm to 3pm

Price: $168++ per person

Party room, mezza9 Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Mezzanine Level,

BBQ Under The Stars With Champagne Pommery

Celebrate the weekend with a lavish buffet spread amid the lush greenery of Oasis at Grand Hyatt Singapore. Enjoy fresh-o-the-grill favourites accompanied by the silky bubbles of Champagne Pommery, one of France’s largest Champagne brands. A reservation of two comes with a complimentary bottle of Pommery Brut Royal.

Date: 31 August 2018, Friday & 1 September 2018, Saturday

Time: 5pm – 9:30pm

Price: $98++ per person

Oasis, Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Terrace Wing, Level 5

Napolean Food & Wine Bar

Pimpernal Vineyards at Napoleon

For one night only, Napoleon Food & Wine Bar welcomes Australian wines from Pimpernel Vineyards to pair with its authentic French cuisine. Located in Australia’s Yarra Valley, Pimpernel Vineyards, rated 5 Glasses – Red by James Halliday (97-99 Exceptional) is an exciting family-run winery with a down-to-earth approach to vinification. Their belief is that “extraordinary wine comes only from exceptional fruit” and they base their inspiration from old world wineries and traditions from Burgundy, Loire, and the Rhône Valley. At Pimpernel, they take pride in having a meticulous eye for detail and a great passion for crafting elegant wines that truly express Yarra Valley’s unique terroir, perfectly aligning with Napoleon’s philosophy of selecting true and authentic wine and ingredients.

Date: 6 September 2018, Thursday

Time: 7pm

Price: $138++ per person

Venue: 206 Telok Ayer

Pollen

Pollen Goes to South America

Set in the beautiful flower dome at Gardens By The Bay, guests will enter an enchanting tropical world at the Pollen Terrace for a special night with PengWine. Delight in a nature inspired, South American 4-course menu by Chef Steven Allen, each course paired with PengWine’s best vino. PengWine is a premium, handcrafted wine brand from the Maipo Valley of Chile, in South America.

Date: 23 August 2018, Thursday

Time: 7pm

Price: $130++ per person

Pollen at the Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive

Gattopardo

Chef’s Table Master-of-Wine Dinner Experience

Master of Wine, Mr. Tan Ying Hsien and and Chef Lino Sauro team up to design an exclusive Wine Lust Journey Experience. For one night only, dine at Gattopardo’s Chef Table for a delectable 6-course dinner carefully paired with wines selected and presented by Mr. Tan.

Date: 24 August 2018, Friday

Time: 7pm

Price: $198++ per person

Gattopardo Chef’s Table, 34 Tras Street

Contact: Lino Sauro – 9475 6190 or Angel Low – 9475 6272

Crystal Wines 20th Anniversary

Boutique wine retailer Crystal Wines celebrates their 20th anniversary at Chijmes. Taste over 200 wines and savour a delectable international buffet spread. Since its inception in 1998, Crystal Wines has created an exceptional portfolio of prestigious wine labels and will offer wine with up to 50% discount during this event. Consumers will also get the chance to meet 15 winery owners or ambassadors to further understand these fantastic wines.

Date: 25 August 2018, Saturday

Time: 11am to 3pm

Price: $72 nett per person

Chijmes Hall, 30 Victoria Street,

More information: Callista@crystalwines.com,+65 6773 7060 (ext. 35)

There you go.

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