Picture: Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, and Christian G.E. Schiller at Roosevelt’s Diner & Bar, Playing "Skat" with Weingut Robert Weil Cards and a Weil Wine; and Christian G.E. Schiller in Front of the Marina Bay Sands Complex
In October 2014, I spent a month in Singapore, visiting my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter Viatrix. During these 4 weeks, I explored with my wife Annette Schiller the wine scene of Singapore, including the wine bar scene. During my 30 years career at the IMF, I visited Singapore from time to time and knew my way around, when I came to Singapore this time.
I have already released a number of postings about wine and food in Singapore based on my visit in October 2014. This posting summarizes my impressions with regard to German wine. The exchange rate at the time of my visit: S$1 = US$0.8.
Singapore and Wine
Singapore - known as The Little Red Dot - covers just 700 square km and has a population of a bit more than 5 million people. It is a very expensive city (and became the most expensive city in 2014 according to the Economist) and also a popular tourist destination; on average every day, there are 36,000 additional people on the island.
According to the International Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, six countries account for more than 80% of import volume into Singapore. Australia and France are at the top with 31% and 26% of volume share, respectively, followed by Chile (9%), Italy (7%), US (6%) and New Zealand (6%). Spain, South Africa, Argentina and Germany each have approximately 3%.
Who’s buying? With US 55.000, Singapore has a higher per capita income than Germany and the US, for example.
Pictures: Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, and Christian G.E. Schiller, in Singapore
On the supply side, the number of importers has mushroomed in recent years. Berry Brothers and Rudd moved into Asia in 1998, establishing offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan, is now also present in Singapore. Berry Brothers and Rudd predicts that its Asia businesses will account for half its global sales in five years’ time, up from 15% currently.
thedrinksbusiness.com: Not so long ago finding a good quality wine bar in Singapore might have been a hard task, but not anymore. While it may not produce any of its own wines, Singapore is home to a passionate wine community and thriving fine wine market. Over the last three years the popularity of wine bars has grown with many former retail shops converting into licensed outlets. From fine wine bars to humble street bars, today the wine connoisseur in Singapore has a variety of specialist wine outlets to explore – assuming it benefits from an in-house sommelier. Many offer wine by glass – which could be the key to their success – allowing consumers to sample expensive wines without having to stump up the cost of a bottle.
Orchard Road and Beyond
Taberna Wine Academy
A very special wine bar, off the beaten track. No wines by the glass, no food, but an extraordinary wine list, including a sensational selection of German wines. The wine bar is owned and run by, Tan Ying Hsien, who is enrolled (and pretty advanced as far as I know) in the Master of Wine program.
I was in particular impressed by the extensive availability of wine verticals (wines from the same producer and vineyard with differing vintages), including from Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt with a dozen wine verticals dating back as far as 1983.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller, Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, and Boon Seng Heng, Wein &Vin, with Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Riesling at Taberna Wine Academy
Thewanderingpalate.com: PS, this is the Wandering Palate’s favourite wine bar in Singapore, away from all the boozing crowds on the Quay’s and pedestrian bar strips, this is a very civilised and cosy wine bar tucked away in Binjai Park (off Dunearn Road). The wine list is extraordinary – a very personal (cellar) selection with some of the world’s greatest producers, at the same time always same amazing discoveries and bargains that Ying has unearthed – One frequently hears that the Singapore wine consumer is purely obsessed with super-fine wine and yet whenever I am at Taberna, I always see the patrons enjoying modest and obscure wines from all over the world – thanks to Ying’s ever-inquisitive palate.
17 Binjai Park
Caveau Wine Bar
Lovely wine bar with an excellent and large selection of Bourgogne and Bordeaux wines. Enomatic machine. Chateau Pontet-Canet & Tesseron Cognac owner Melanie Tesseron was here for a tasting earlier this year.
Picture: Chateau Pontet-Canet & Tesseron Cognac owner Melanie Tesseron at Caveau Wine Bar
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Caveau Wines & Bar is a joint retail outlet and wine bar and café owned by the Les Amis Group and Vinum Fine Wines offering a one stop spot for all your wine needs – whatever time of day. Its retail shop features more than 400 wines starting from SGD$30 a bottle served from Enomatic Elite wine dispensers allowing guests to sample up to 16 wines at any one time. Caveau Wines & Bar also runs coffee shop with fresh coffee and pastries. From 5pm the café transforms into a wine bar complemented by a bar menu serving both French and Vietnamese cuisine selected by sommeliers to pair with the wines on offer.
1 Scotts Road, 02-10 Shaw Centre
Little India and Arab Quarter
Wine BOS
Not a wine bar for a serious wine drinker. But fun place, if you are in the area.
Picture: Wine BOS
Citynomads.com: With free flow wine at $18+ from 6-8pm daily, this wine deal is one of the most competitive in town. Although the free flow doesn’t feature their best wines, they do have a range of decent wines at affordable prices, available to choose from their cellar - so you can pop by and pick and appreciate the wine yourself. This place has been popular in it’s neighborhood for some time and with a live band in the loft, an alfresco area outside for some casual dining, a Middle Eastern style attic for privacy and not to mention $9+ steaks on Saturdays.. we understand why Wine BOS is perfect for an affordable chill.
787 North Bridge Road
Downtown
Oenotheque by Wine Universe
20 wines by the glass, including Von Unserem, Weingut Balthasar Ress, Rheingau, Germany. 200 wines by the bottle, good selection of Bordeaux wines, very substantial wine list, focusing almost exclusively on old world wines, including – and this is rare – Swiss wines. The whole place is more like a lounge area, but you can also eat.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller at oenotheque by Wine Universe in Singapore with Sommelier and Manager Geoffrey Daurelle and a Weingut Balthasar RessVon Unserem
For more on Weingut Balthasar Ress, see:
Tasting at Weingut Balthasar Ress, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Stefan Ress, Germany
Oenotheque by Wine Universe: Launched in August 2009 in Singapore, Oenotheque by Wine Universe is a joint venture by fourth-generation Swiss vintner Dominique Giroud and the new Managing Director cum owner, Claude Dizerens. Dominique is also the man behind Wine Universe, a leading wine retailer and brokerage in Switzerland. With partner Claude, this international endeavor, a first for both, is a perfect pairing of passion and food & beverage expertise. Geoffrey Daurelle is Sommelier and Manager, from France
Hungrygowhere.com: Welcome to Wine Universe, where a treasury of wines from all over the world await you! Located in a corner of Millenia Walk in Singapore, our restaurant glassy exterior with its sidewalk alfreasco lounge invites guests to step into its restaurant and wine bar.
9 Raffles Boulevard
The Long Bar at Raffles Hotel
Not a wine bar, but an iconic place.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller at Long Bar in the Afternoon
Yoursingapore.com: The birthplace of the Singapore Sling, the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is a step into nostalgia, housed in colonial architecture. Inspired by the plantations of 1920s Malaya, this two-story bar is the place to be if you want to taste Singapore’s signature cocktail. Other than the Singapore Sling, traditional pub snacks are also available during lunch. In the evening, you can enjoy a live band performing contemporary and popular hits, while you enjoy the alfresco experience of the Long Bar.
1 Beach Rd
The Devine Bar
A very special place. Very quiet. Excellent and large selection of premium wines from around the world.
Picture: Devine Bar
The Devine Bar: The Divine Bar is situated near Kampong Glam opposite Raffles Hospital in Parkview Square office building. Locally known as the "Gotham building", Parkview Square was inspired by 1929 Chanin building in New-york and offers guests at The Divine Bar a unique Art Deco setting to unwind. The opulent bar prides itself for its high society experience with its gold and black outlay, chandeliers and plush sofas. With the light jazz playing on the background, you can chill out and really enjoy a conversation and if you order some wine, you'll be amazed by some flying angels' stunt as they scour through the racks for wines.
Paulaner
Not a wine bar, but an authentic German beer tavern.
Picture: Paulaner
Yoursingapore.com: A little slice of Bavaria can be found right next to Suntec Convention Centre in downtown Singapore. From its costumed staff and pork knuckles, to its beer brewed specially in-house, Paulaner Brauhaus gives you an authentic Bavarian dining experience. The restaurant offers traditional Munich dishes, like wiener schnitzel and brotzeibrettl, as well as other international staples. In keeping with the authentic Bavarian way, the big meals are even served in cast iron and wooden pans. A meal at Paulaner Brauhaus wouldn’t be complete with a tour of its very own house brewery, where you can learn exactly how the famous beers are made.
Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Blvd #01-01
Singapore River
Straits Retail Wine Bar
No food, no wine by the glass, but ample space to sit down and relax. You can by wine by the bottle and order food from any restaurant in the neighborhood. Has a total of 12 retail wine bars in Singapore.
The Straits Wine Company: Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company is now Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. Offering a bespoke 360 wine solution, The Straits Wine Company has a comprehensive range of services that caters to any and all wine needs. From private wine parties to cellar planning, a trusted bottle shop to private client concierge, the Straits team of wine professionals is at your disposal. Our 12 retail wine bars across Singapore showcase a wide range of wines from around the world including Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, India, USA, Lebanon, Japan, Switzerland and many, many more. Whether you are wine beginner or an experience aficionado, we have a wine for you.
UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Ave, #01-11
Absinthe
French restaurant with wine bar, with an amazing selection of Tertre Roteboeuf wines and other wines of the Mitjavile family in Saint Emilion, imported directly. The main dining room is called Mitjavile Room.
Picture: Amazing Selection of Tertre Roteboeuf Wines and Other Wines of the Mitjavile family in Bordeaux
Absinthe.sg: Absinthe was created as a comfortable, convivial and unassuming place serving delicious and tasty dishes, not forgetting of course the extensive selection of reasonably priced wines covering most of France wine producing regions and a fair representation of others countries. Once in Absinthe make sure you do taste one of the Absinthes we have on offer and experience the "Green Fairy"!
72 Boat Quay
Verre Wine Bar
One of my favorites. Excellent selection of premium wines from Bourgogne and Bordeaux wines. Earlier vintages. Good food.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller and Sommelier Samant G. , with a Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Spätlese at Verre Winebar
For more on Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, see:
Dorothee Zilliken, Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Presents her Noble Rieslings at Frankfurt/Wein in Frankfurt, Germany
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Boasting views over the Singapore river, the Verre wine bar offers a wide array of wines alongside a selection of meats and cheeses to compliment you choice. Verre is situated in a spacious, restored 19th century warehouse with floor to ceiling glass with the aim of bringing about the ambience of a modern French château.
8 Rodyk St
Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro
A fun place with a good selection of very reasonably priced wines - 100 wines by the bottle, starting at $40 and going up to $100. 30 wines by the glass, including 2 Weingut Selbach Oster wines. Very reasonably priced wine and food lists. Always packed. There are 5 Wine Connection bars, including one focusing on cheese.
Picture: Wine Connection Tapas Bar and Bistro
CityNomadas.com: Wine Connection is an obvious choice but nonetheless deserves a spot on this list. It’s affordable, easy and the place is huuuuge. Wine prices start as low as $7 per glass at every hour.. not just happy hour. Wines by the bottle boast some of the lowest prices in town, starting at $25. If you’re a big cheese junkie, then scoot next door to their cheese bar for some delicious and affordable cheese, and of course yet more good wine.
11 Unity Street, #01-19/20, Robertson Walk
eM by the River
Not a wine bar, but a very charming bar by the Singapore River.
Picture: eM
citynomads.com: Not really a wine bar but we think eM deserves a mention for its happy hour promotion, from 5-9pm daily, offering $9 red and white wines and not to mention a great, secluded view of the river. This is perfect for date night or just having a quiet drink somewhere a little more chilled.
1 Nanson Road #01-05, of Gallery Hotel
Fatien - Bar a Vin
urbanjourney.com: When it comes to great food and wine, you can’t go wrong with classic French bistro fare, which is why we were excited to visit the new-ish Fatien Bar a Vin in Robertson Quay. As we discovered, this charming 30-seater restaurant not only offers a relaxed and unassuming atmosphere, but it also offers fab food and wine at stellar prices.
Picture: Annette Schiller at the Fatien Wine Bar with the new General Manager
Newly opened in December by wine importer Jimmy Lopez, Fatien Bar a Vin is the more casual and cozy sister to La Masion Fatien of Duxton Hill. Although the place is small, the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. When we arrived, there were only a few tables dining and drinking, which made it easy to find a place to settle in and let the conversation flow.
60 Robertson Quay
Marina Bay
KudeTa
Rooftop bar of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. You go there for the exceptional view and atmosphere. The wine list is top. 18 wines by the glass. 500 wines by the bottle. Most expensive: 1990 La Tache Domaine de la Romanee Conti S$12088. The Weingut Dönnhoff Riesling is available for S$99. I had a glass of Domaine Ott for S$22.
Picture: Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, in the KudeTa Lounge next to the Pool
db Bistro Moderne
New York based Chef Daniel Boulud runs more than a dozen restaurants/bistros/wine bars around the world, including 3 db Bistro Moderne brasseries/bistros: in New York City, Miami and Singapore - “Daniel Boulud's modern French bistro cuisine with New American touches, served in a stylish room.”
The bar area is very nice and large. Its wine list has over 400 selections to choose from, including a nice list of wines from Germany.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller at db Bistro Moderne
db Bistro Moderne: Located in the luxury retail and dining atrium of the Marina Bay Sands Resort Casino, just across from the Sands Theatre, db Bistro Moderne offers an exciting mix of traditional French bistro cooking with contemporary American flavors, and a world-renown collection of signature burgers. Chef Daniel Boulud reinterprets the classic Parisian bistro while sharing the energy and style of his acclaimed db Bistro Moderne in Midtown Manhattan. The striking, modern-bistro aesthetics include a stylish 15-seat bar as well as an informal lounge area for casual dining, a private room seating up to 20 is available for personal and business entertaining.
2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay
Lighthouse Rooftop Bar of the Fullerton Hotel
Not a wine bar, but has a very good list of Italian wines and an outstanding view.
Picture: The Lighthouse Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Asia Bars and Restaurants: The Lighthouse Restaurant & Rooftop Bar inhabits the original lighthouse structure on the rooftop of Singapore’s colonial era General Post Office building- completely restored and operated since 2001 as the heritage-listed The Fullerton Hotel. The old lighthouse annex of the building was converted into the delightful The Lighthouse restaurant back in 2008- an elegant dining room of intimate proportions, combined with an open-air rooftop bar. With its unique location on Singapore’s Marina Bay waterfront, The Lighthouse is a wonderful destination to combine fine Italian dining with spectacular “postcard” views and rooftop drinks.
Fullerton Hotel
Duxton Hill and Club Street Area
Napoleon Food & Wine Bar
Napoleon offers a stellar range of 32 European wines available on enomatic wine dispenser machines—one of which is the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Ancien Domaine des Pontifes 2011 ($18 per glass; $90 per bottle).
Picture: Napoleon
Thedrinksbusiness.com: Napoleon offers a chance to sample up to 32 European wines by the glass in a cosy and comfortable atmosphere specifically paired with a variety of south European dishes interpreted by Singaporean chefs. The bar also puts on regular educational sessions on wine appreciation, wine pairing, fine spirits or mixology, as well as several interactive appreciation classes.
206 Telok Ayer Street
O'Batignolles Wine Bar & French Bistrot
One of my favorites. Perched on the corner of Club Street, this French wine bar serves a large range of French imported wines from $7 per glass and from $37 by the bottle. You do not find the high-priced ultra-premium wines that you find in many other Singapore wine bars, but an outstanding selection of reasonably priced good French wines.
Picture: O'Batignolles Wine Bar & French Bistrot
Ladyironchef.com: The French have a saying, ‘Life is too short to drink bad wine’. Believing in enjoying wine (without hefty price tags), French owner Antoine Rouland travels back to France three times each year to visit winemakers and vineyards, selecting wines from smaller producers.
Here, you’ll find vintages such as the Medoc 2001 Chasse Spleen at only $97 per bottle—a rare find in Singapore. Apart from a specially curated list of 100 wines on rotation (with 75 varieties available at any time), varieties of cheese are also available for pairing.
2 Gemmill Lane
Drinks & Co.
A retail shop with limited seating. Fun place. Always very crowded. Guests stand on the street.
Picture: Drinks and Co
Citynomads.com: A new drinks concept has rocked up and gathered in the Club St business for its own. As a retail shop with limited seating, Drinks & Co sell wines by the bottle from as low as $16 and $10 by the glass. Bottles of spirits are also available for as low as $45. It’s home to bit of a banking crowd, and will be more of a brawl than having a chilled bottle of wine, but we can’t knock them for bringing the cheaper drinking experience to Club St.
44 Club St
Le Carillon de L'Angelus
USA Today 10 best: Get far from the madding crowds of Clarke Quay at this laidback little French bar on Ann Siang Hill, where traditional Chinese businesses and fancy new restaurants sit cheek-by-jowl in restored shophouses. With its distinct bistro feel — think French movie posters and lots of dark wood — you almost can't help but don a faux-French accent and ask the garçon for some of the escargots delicieux. Downstairs, there's even more of a homey feel with a pool table the center of attraction. A branch with river views recently opened at 41, Robertson Quay.
24 Ann Siang Rd
Beaujolais Wine Bar
Thedrinksbusiness.com: The Beaujolais Wine Bar was founded in 1988 and was designed with the aim of offering a wine and dine experience that was both familiar and homely. Serving a western European cuisine, Beaujolais offers dishes including cheese platters, bruschetta, goat cheese salad, sirloin and rib-eye steaks, alongside wines served by Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon.
1 Ann Siang Hill
Picture: Beaujoloais Wine Bar
Vida Vino
Ladyironchef.com: A fairly new entrant to the winery scene, Vida Vino (translating into “the wine life”) is about making merry without your wallet having to suffer. With a personal selection of 60 wines (by owner Aaron Olivera) that start from $12 per glass, this wine bar stands to give competitors a run for their money.
The Beronia ($85 per bottle) is such—opening with subtle notes of flowers and fruit before blossoming into a refreshingly crisp and spicy finish, this wine pairs extremely well with the iberico ham platter ($23)—a range of Joselito iberico ham (the best in Spain). As for sipping cocktails, Vida Vino has done an exceptional job in crafting some pretty smooth-drinking concoctions. From Spain with Love ($18) consists of “secret ingredients” that results in an edgy, bittersweet cocktail—we managed to make out notes of Spanish white wine and raspberry brandy.
29 Keong Saik Road
Picture: Vida Vino
Wine Mansion
Opposite to Vida Vino. Very lively. 2 locations.
Picture: Wine Mansion
Hungrygowhere.com: Cosy wine and dine space in Keong Saik Road serving a expansive range of wine from the popular wine producing regions such as France, Italy and Chile. Promotions include “Buy 2 wines and get 1 free” and "Free flow of wine from 6pm to 8pm for $18".
20 Keong Saik Rd
Praelum Wine Bistro
The events page of Praelum Wine Bistro is very Germany and Riesling centered, but the wine list was less so when I went there. Nevertheless, recent events include a visit of Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen, a visit of the German Wine Queen and Riesling Weeks.
Picture: Praelum Wine Bistro
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Praelum was opened by wine aficionado Elizabeth Lin in December 2011 and is situated in the historic shophouse conservation area of Duxton Hill. Running the bistro is head sommelier and General Manager Gerald Lu, a certified sommelier and former head sommelier for the IndoChine Group of Restaurants. Its name, Praelum, means wine press in Latin – a device used to extract juice from crushed grapes in winemaking.
4 Duxton Hill
Merchants Wine Cellar & Store
Helmed by the Australian team Ainslie Kenny and David Elliott, Merchants Wine Cellar is a wine bar and wine store on Duxton Road that exclusively carries wines from Australia and New Zealand in its portfolio, focusing on talented, small, top-class wine producers. While I was in Singapore in October 2014, Merchants organized a winemaker dinner with Frank Butera, owner of and winemaker at Bass River Winery in Australia, which I was happy to attend.
Picture: Winemaker Dinner at Merchants Wine Cellar and Store
For more, see here:
Bass River Winemaker Dinner at Merchants Wine Cellar in Singapore
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Located in the trendy Duxton Hill area, Merchants Wine and Cellar Store is a shop, café and bar combined offering boutique wines, small plates, brunch and coffee. Wine is served from high tech wine machines on a rotation basis and winemakers regularly visit the shop to host pop-up tastings and wine dinners.
52 Duxton Rd
Roosevelt’s Diner and Bar
A Weingut Robert Weil tasting was here, while I was in Singapore. Ambitious General Manager who wants to become a Master of Wine.
Picture: Roosevelt's Diner and Bar and Weingut Robert Weil Wine
Fore more, see here:
Deputy Managing Director Jochen Becker-Köhn and Export Director Nicolas Pfaff of Weingut Robert Weil in Singapore
Roosevelts.com.sg: Tucked away in a quiet corner of Tanjong Pagar, Roosevelt’s Diner & Bar is an eclectic modern diner that offers hearty all-day dining in a casual environment and at approachable prices. Our menu has a huge slant towards artisanal and gourmet fares, with our food, coffee blends, wines, spirits, and cocktails embodying this focus. The owners of Roosevelt’s have a portfolio of extensive F&B experience, including a French fine dining restaurant, Millesime, in Kuala Lumpur. Millesime is an award-winning restaurant, voted as one of Asia’s top restaurants by The Miele Guide, and having been rated as one of the top dining must-do’s in 2011 by Singapore’s Food & Travel Magazine. Today, the group owns more than five unique F&B outlets in Singapore and Malaysia.
331 New Bridge Road, #01-02 Dorsett Residences
Café Gavroche
Citynomads.com: Chef Frederic Colin – the man behind Brasserie Gavroche that brought classic French fare to our tables, has done it again, this time opening a spanking new café right across the road from his brasserie. With Café Gavroche, he wants you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the tres Parisian culture of enjoying an aperitif, or a pre-dinner drink, in the company of good friends. Now who could possibly say no to that?
69 Tras Street
Picture: Café Gavroche
The Vintner on Duxton
A Weingut Robert Weil tasting was here, while I was in Singapore. We were then received by Fonz Row, the cellar master of The Vintner on Duxton, which is located in one of the coolest areas in town.
Picture: The Vintner on Duxton
The Vintner on Duxton: Fonz Row has been a professional wine merchant since 1997. His journey started in Canada and USA where he attained his accreditation from Culinary Institute of America - Certified Wine Professional. He remains an active Wine Critic in local and international wine events with a deep passion for boutique, cult vineyards and winemakers.
37 Duxton Hill
Alba 1836 Singapore
Primarily top Italian restaurant, with a tiny bar. Extensive wine list with 250 bottles from Italy. 50 wine by the glass (enomatic machine).
Picture: Michele Zanella, GM and Head Sommelier of Alba
Hungrygowhere.com: Alba 1836 is a modern contemporary Italian Wine Bar & Restaurant conveniently nestled at Duxton Hill serving authentic Italian cuisine at its finest. Alba also offers a vast number of wines from all over Italy.
Sentosa
The Wine Company
The Wine Company has several outlets across the city from Dempsey to Sentosa. Place to enjoy some nice wining and dining, with wines starting at $6 per glass.
Picture: The Wine Company in Sentosa
TheWineCompany.com: Opened in Feb 2011, The Wine Company tm at Sentosa Boardwalk is a showcase of wine and its life-time partner, food. With distinctive Mediterranean accents, our wine bar and casual eatery offers tapas-style dishes such as fresh salt & pepper squid, or heartier options of ribeye with black pepper sauce. You can find a perfect pairing from our 300-label wine list or our house pour menu of over 40 options. Good wine and food puts a smile on our face each time; but what lifts our spirits and calms our souls when we are here is the beautiful sea view. Pick a seat at the al fresco area, spend an hour or two with us…and you will agree.
6 Sentosa Gateway
L' Atelier de Joel Rebuchon
Not a wine bar. The ala carte menu offers classic and tasting portions, with a focus on presenting premium ingredients in their simplest form to flesh out the essence of the produce.
8 Sentosa Gateway Hotel Michael, Level 1
Picture: At L' Atelier de Joel Rebuchon
Schiller’ Favorites
This posting is part of the Schiller’s favorites series.
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In October 2014, I spent a month in Singapore, visiting my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter Viatrix. During these 4 weeks, I explored with my wife Annette Schiller the wine scene of Singapore, including the wine bar scene. During my 30 years career at the IMF, I visited Singapore from time to time and knew my way around, when I came to Singapore this time.
I have already released a number of postings about wine and food in Singapore based on my visit in October 2014. This posting summarizes my impressions with regard to German wine. The exchange rate at the time of my visit: S$1 = US$0.8.
Singapore and Wine
Singapore - known as The Little Red Dot - covers just 700 square km and has a population of a bit more than 5 million people. It is a very expensive city (and became the most expensive city in 2014 according to the Economist) and also a popular tourist destination; on average every day, there are 36,000 additional people on the island.
According to the International Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, six countries account for more than 80% of import volume into Singapore. Australia and France are at the top with 31% and 26% of volume share, respectively, followed by Chile (9%), Italy (7%), US (6%) and New Zealand (6%). Spain, South Africa, Argentina and Germany each have approximately 3%.
Who’s buying? With US 55.000, Singapore has a higher per capita income than Germany and the US, for example.
Pictures: Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, and Christian G.E. Schiller, in Singapore
On the supply side, the number of importers has mushroomed in recent years. Berry Brothers and Rudd moved into Asia in 1998, establishing offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan, is now also present in Singapore. Berry Brothers and Rudd predicts that its Asia businesses will account for half its global sales in five years’ time, up from 15% currently.
thedrinksbusiness.com: Not so long ago finding a good quality wine bar in Singapore might have been a hard task, but not anymore. While it may not produce any of its own wines, Singapore is home to a passionate wine community and thriving fine wine market. Over the last three years the popularity of wine bars has grown with many former retail shops converting into licensed outlets. From fine wine bars to humble street bars, today the wine connoisseur in Singapore has a variety of specialist wine outlets to explore – assuming it benefits from an in-house sommelier. Many offer wine by glass – which could be the key to their success – allowing consumers to sample expensive wines without having to stump up the cost of a bottle.
Orchard Road and Beyond
Taberna Wine Academy
A very special wine bar, off the beaten track. No wines by the glass, no food, but an extraordinary wine list, including a sensational selection of German wines. The wine bar is owned and run by, Tan Ying Hsien, who is enrolled (and pretty advanced as far as I know) in the Master of Wine program.
I was in particular impressed by the extensive availability of wine verticals (wines from the same producer and vineyard with differing vintages), including from Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt with a dozen wine verticals dating back as far as 1983.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller, Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, and Boon Seng Heng, Wein &Vin, with Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Riesling at Taberna Wine Academy
Thewanderingpalate.com: PS, this is the Wandering Palate’s favourite wine bar in Singapore, away from all the boozing crowds on the Quay’s and pedestrian bar strips, this is a very civilised and cosy wine bar tucked away in Binjai Park (off Dunearn Road). The wine list is extraordinary – a very personal (cellar) selection with some of the world’s greatest producers, at the same time always same amazing discoveries and bargains that Ying has unearthed – One frequently hears that the Singapore wine consumer is purely obsessed with super-fine wine and yet whenever I am at Taberna, I always see the patrons enjoying modest and obscure wines from all over the world – thanks to Ying’s ever-inquisitive palate.
17 Binjai Park
Caveau Wine Bar
Lovely wine bar with an excellent and large selection of Bourgogne and Bordeaux wines. Enomatic machine. Chateau Pontet-Canet & Tesseron Cognac owner Melanie Tesseron was here for a tasting earlier this year.
Picture: Chateau Pontet-Canet & Tesseron Cognac owner Melanie Tesseron at Caveau Wine Bar
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Caveau Wines & Bar is a joint retail outlet and wine bar and café owned by the Les Amis Group and Vinum Fine Wines offering a one stop spot for all your wine needs – whatever time of day. Its retail shop features more than 400 wines starting from SGD$30 a bottle served from Enomatic Elite wine dispensers allowing guests to sample up to 16 wines at any one time. Caveau Wines & Bar also runs coffee shop with fresh coffee and pastries. From 5pm the café transforms into a wine bar complemented by a bar menu serving both French and Vietnamese cuisine selected by sommeliers to pair with the wines on offer.
1 Scotts Road, 02-10 Shaw Centre
Little India and Arab Quarter
Wine BOS
Not a wine bar for a serious wine drinker. But fun place, if you are in the area.
Picture: Wine BOS
Citynomads.com: With free flow wine at $18+ from 6-8pm daily, this wine deal is one of the most competitive in town. Although the free flow doesn’t feature their best wines, they do have a range of decent wines at affordable prices, available to choose from their cellar - so you can pop by and pick and appreciate the wine yourself. This place has been popular in it’s neighborhood for some time and with a live band in the loft, an alfresco area outside for some casual dining, a Middle Eastern style attic for privacy and not to mention $9+ steaks on Saturdays.. we understand why Wine BOS is perfect for an affordable chill.
787 North Bridge Road
Downtown
Oenotheque by Wine Universe
20 wines by the glass, including Von Unserem, Weingut Balthasar Ress, Rheingau, Germany. 200 wines by the bottle, good selection of Bordeaux wines, very substantial wine list, focusing almost exclusively on old world wines, including – and this is rare – Swiss wines. The whole place is more like a lounge area, but you can also eat.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller at oenotheque by Wine Universe in Singapore with Sommelier and Manager Geoffrey Daurelle and a Weingut Balthasar RessVon Unserem
For more on Weingut Balthasar Ress, see:
Tasting at Weingut Balthasar Ress, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Stefan Ress, Germany
Oenotheque by Wine Universe: Launched in August 2009 in Singapore, Oenotheque by Wine Universe is a joint venture by fourth-generation Swiss vintner Dominique Giroud and the new Managing Director cum owner, Claude Dizerens. Dominique is also the man behind Wine Universe, a leading wine retailer and brokerage in Switzerland. With partner Claude, this international endeavor, a first for both, is a perfect pairing of passion and food & beverage expertise. Geoffrey Daurelle is Sommelier and Manager, from France
Hungrygowhere.com: Welcome to Wine Universe, where a treasury of wines from all over the world await you! Located in a corner of Millenia Walk in Singapore, our restaurant glassy exterior with its sidewalk alfreasco lounge invites guests to step into its restaurant and wine bar.
9 Raffles Boulevard
The Long Bar at Raffles Hotel
Not a wine bar, but an iconic place.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller at Long Bar in the Afternoon
Yoursingapore.com: The birthplace of the Singapore Sling, the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is a step into nostalgia, housed in colonial architecture. Inspired by the plantations of 1920s Malaya, this two-story bar is the place to be if you want to taste Singapore’s signature cocktail. Other than the Singapore Sling, traditional pub snacks are also available during lunch. In the evening, you can enjoy a live band performing contemporary and popular hits, while you enjoy the alfresco experience of the Long Bar.
1 Beach Rd
The Devine Bar
A very special place. Very quiet. Excellent and large selection of premium wines from around the world.
Picture: Devine Bar
The Devine Bar: The Divine Bar is situated near Kampong Glam opposite Raffles Hospital in Parkview Square office building. Locally known as the "Gotham building", Parkview Square was inspired by 1929 Chanin building in New-york and offers guests at The Divine Bar a unique Art Deco setting to unwind. The opulent bar prides itself for its high society experience with its gold and black outlay, chandeliers and plush sofas. With the light jazz playing on the background, you can chill out and really enjoy a conversation and if you order some wine, you'll be amazed by some flying angels' stunt as they scour through the racks for wines.
Paulaner
Not a wine bar, but an authentic German beer tavern.
Picture: Paulaner
Yoursingapore.com: A little slice of Bavaria can be found right next to Suntec Convention Centre in downtown Singapore. From its costumed staff and pork knuckles, to its beer brewed specially in-house, Paulaner Brauhaus gives you an authentic Bavarian dining experience. The restaurant offers traditional Munich dishes, like wiener schnitzel and brotzeibrettl, as well as other international staples. In keeping with the authentic Bavarian way, the big meals are even served in cast iron and wooden pans. A meal at Paulaner Brauhaus wouldn’t be complete with a tour of its very own house brewery, where you can learn exactly how the famous beers are made.
Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Blvd #01-01
Singapore River
Straits Retail Wine Bar
No food, no wine by the glass, but ample space to sit down and relax. You can by wine by the bottle and order food from any restaurant in the neighborhood. Has a total of 12 retail wine bars in Singapore.
The Straits Wine Company: Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company is now Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. Offering a bespoke 360 wine solution, The Straits Wine Company has a comprehensive range of services that caters to any and all wine needs. From private wine parties to cellar planning, a trusted bottle shop to private client concierge, the Straits team of wine professionals is at your disposal. Our 12 retail wine bars across Singapore showcase a wide range of wines from around the world including Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, India, USA, Lebanon, Japan, Switzerland and many, many more. Whether you are wine beginner or an experience aficionado, we have a wine for you.
UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Ave, #01-11
Absinthe
French restaurant with wine bar, with an amazing selection of Tertre Roteboeuf wines and other wines of the Mitjavile family in Saint Emilion, imported directly. The main dining room is called Mitjavile Room.
Picture: Amazing Selection of Tertre Roteboeuf Wines and Other Wines of the Mitjavile family in Bordeaux
Absinthe.sg: Absinthe was created as a comfortable, convivial and unassuming place serving delicious and tasty dishes, not forgetting of course the extensive selection of reasonably priced wines covering most of France wine producing regions and a fair representation of others countries. Once in Absinthe make sure you do taste one of the Absinthes we have on offer and experience the "Green Fairy"!
72 Boat Quay
Verre Wine Bar
One of my favorites. Excellent selection of premium wines from Bourgogne and Bordeaux wines. Earlier vintages. Good food.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller and Sommelier Samant G. , with a Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Spätlese at Verre Winebar
For more on Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, see:
Dorothee Zilliken, Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Presents her Noble Rieslings at Frankfurt/Wein in Frankfurt, Germany
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Boasting views over the Singapore river, the Verre wine bar offers a wide array of wines alongside a selection of meats and cheeses to compliment you choice. Verre is situated in a spacious, restored 19th century warehouse with floor to ceiling glass with the aim of bringing about the ambience of a modern French château.
8 Rodyk St
Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro
A fun place with a good selection of very reasonably priced wines - 100 wines by the bottle, starting at $40 and going up to $100. 30 wines by the glass, including 2 Weingut Selbach Oster wines. Very reasonably priced wine and food lists. Always packed. There are 5 Wine Connection bars, including one focusing on cheese.
Picture: Wine Connection Tapas Bar and Bistro
CityNomadas.com: Wine Connection is an obvious choice but nonetheless deserves a spot on this list. It’s affordable, easy and the place is huuuuge. Wine prices start as low as $7 per glass at every hour.. not just happy hour. Wines by the bottle boast some of the lowest prices in town, starting at $25. If you’re a big cheese junkie, then scoot next door to their cheese bar for some delicious and affordable cheese, and of course yet more good wine.
11 Unity Street, #01-19/20, Robertson Walk
eM by the River
Not a wine bar, but a very charming bar by the Singapore River.
Picture: eM
citynomads.com: Not really a wine bar but we think eM deserves a mention for its happy hour promotion, from 5-9pm daily, offering $9 red and white wines and not to mention a great, secluded view of the river. This is perfect for date night or just having a quiet drink somewhere a little more chilled.
1 Nanson Road #01-05, of Gallery Hotel
Fatien - Bar a Vin
urbanjourney.com: When it comes to great food and wine, you can’t go wrong with classic French bistro fare, which is why we were excited to visit the new-ish Fatien Bar a Vin in Robertson Quay. As we discovered, this charming 30-seater restaurant not only offers a relaxed and unassuming atmosphere, but it also offers fab food and wine at stellar prices.
Picture: Annette Schiller at the Fatien Wine Bar with the new General Manager
Newly opened in December by wine importer Jimmy Lopez, Fatien Bar a Vin is the more casual and cozy sister to La Masion Fatien of Duxton Hill. Although the place is small, the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. When we arrived, there were only a few tables dining and drinking, which made it easy to find a place to settle in and let the conversation flow.
60 Robertson Quay
Marina Bay
KudeTa
Rooftop bar of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. You go there for the exceptional view and atmosphere. The wine list is top. 18 wines by the glass. 500 wines by the bottle. Most expensive: 1990 La Tache Domaine de la Romanee Conti S$12088. The Weingut Dönnhoff Riesling is available for S$99. I had a glass of Domaine Ott for S$22.
Picture: Annette Schiller, ombiasy PR and WineTours, in the KudeTa Lounge next to the Pool
db Bistro Moderne
New York based Chef Daniel Boulud runs more than a dozen restaurants/bistros/wine bars around the world, including 3 db Bistro Moderne brasseries/bistros: in New York City, Miami and Singapore - “Daniel Boulud's modern French bistro cuisine with New American touches, served in a stylish room.”
The bar area is very nice and large. Its wine list has over 400 selections to choose from, including a nice list of wines from Germany.
Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller at db Bistro Moderne
db Bistro Moderne: Located in the luxury retail and dining atrium of the Marina Bay Sands Resort Casino, just across from the Sands Theatre, db Bistro Moderne offers an exciting mix of traditional French bistro cooking with contemporary American flavors, and a world-renown collection of signature burgers. Chef Daniel Boulud reinterprets the classic Parisian bistro while sharing the energy and style of his acclaimed db Bistro Moderne in Midtown Manhattan. The striking, modern-bistro aesthetics include a stylish 15-seat bar as well as an informal lounge area for casual dining, a private room seating up to 20 is available for personal and business entertaining.
2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay
Lighthouse Rooftop Bar of the Fullerton Hotel
Not a wine bar, but has a very good list of Italian wines and an outstanding view.
Picture: The Lighthouse Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Asia Bars and Restaurants: The Lighthouse Restaurant & Rooftop Bar inhabits the original lighthouse structure on the rooftop of Singapore’s colonial era General Post Office building- completely restored and operated since 2001 as the heritage-listed The Fullerton Hotel. The old lighthouse annex of the building was converted into the delightful The Lighthouse restaurant back in 2008- an elegant dining room of intimate proportions, combined with an open-air rooftop bar. With its unique location on Singapore’s Marina Bay waterfront, The Lighthouse is a wonderful destination to combine fine Italian dining with spectacular “postcard” views and rooftop drinks.
Fullerton Hotel
Duxton Hill and Club Street Area
Napoleon Food & Wine Bar
Napoleon offers a stellar range of 32 European wines available on enomatic wine dispenser machines—one of which is the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Ancien Domaine des Pontifes 2011 ($18 per glass; $90 per bottle).
Picture: Napoleon
Thedrinksbusiness.com: Napoleon offers a chance to sample up to 32 European wines by the glass in a cosy and comfortable atmosphere specifically paired with a variety of south European dishes interpreted by Singaporean chefs. The bar also puts on regular educational sessions on wine appreciation, wine pairing, fine spirits or mixology, as well as several interactive appreciation classes.
206 Telok Ayer Street
O'Batignolles Wine Bar & French Bistrot
One of my favorites. Perched on the corner of Club Street, this French wine bar serves a large range of French imported wines from $7 per glass and from $37 by the bottle. You do not find the high-priced ultra-premium wines that you find in many other Singapore wine bars, but an outstanding selection of reasonably priced good French wines.
Picture: O'Batignolles Wine Bar & French Bistrot
Ladyironchef.com: The French have a saying, ‘Life is too short to drink bad wine’. Believing in enjoying wine (without hefty price tags), French owner Antoine Rouland travels back to France three times each year to visit winemakers and vineyards, selecting wines from smaller producers.
Here, you’ll find vintages such as the Medoc 2001 Chasse Spleen at only $97 per bottle—a rare find in Singapore. Apart from a specially curated list of 100 wines on rotation (with 75 varieties available at any time), varieties of cheese are also available for pairing.
2 Gemmill Lane
Drinks & Co.
A retail shop with limited seating. Fun place. Always very crowded. Guests stand on the street.
Picture: Drinks and Co
Citynomads.com: A new drinks concept has rocked up and gathered in the Club St business for its own. As a retail shop with limited seating, Drinks & Co sell wines by the bottle from as low as $16 and $10 by the glass. Bottles of spirits are also available for as low as $45. It’s home to bit of a banking crowd, and will be more of a brawl than having a chilled bottle of wine, but we can’t knock them for bringing the cheaper drinking experience to Club St.
44 Club St
Le Carillon de L'Angelus
USA Today 10 best: Get far from the madding crowds of Clarke Quay at this laidback little French bar on Ann Siang Hill, where traditional Chinese businesses and fancy new restaurants sit cheek-by-jowl in restored shophouses. With its distinct bistro feel — think French movie posters and lots of dark wood — you almost can't help but don a faux-French accent and ask the garçon for some of the escargots delicieux. Downstairs, there's even more of a homey feel with a pool table the center of attraction. A branch with river views recently opened at 41, Robertson Quay.
24 Ann Siang Rd
Beaujolais Wine Bar
Thedrinksbusiness.com: The Beaujolais Wine Bar was founded in 1988 and was designed with the aim of offering a wine and dine experience that was both familiar and homely. Serving a western European cuisine, Beaujolais offers dishes including cheese platters, bruschetta, goat cheese salad, sirloin and rib-eye steaks, alongside wines served by Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon.
1 Ann Siang Hill
Picture: Beaujoloais Wine Bar
Vida Vino
Ladyironchef.com: A fairly new entrant to the winery scene, Vida Vino (translating into “the wine life”) is about making merry without your wallet having to suffer. With a personal selection of 60 wines (by owner Aaron Olivera) that start from $12 per glass, this wine bar stands to give competitors a run for their money.
The Beronia ($85 per bottle) is such—opening with subtle notes of flowers and fruit before blossoming into a refreshingly crisp and spicy finish, this wine pairs extremely well with the iberico ham platter ($23)—a range of Joselito iberico ham (the best in Spain). As for sipping cocktails, Vida Vino has done an exceptional job in crafting some pretty smooth-drinking concoctions. From Spain with Love ($18) consists of “secret ingredients” that results in an edgy, bittersweet cocktail—we managed to make out notes of Spanish white wine and raspberry brandy.
29 Keong Saik Road
Picture: Vida Vino
Wine Mansion
Opposite to Vida Vino. Very lively. 2 locations.
Picture: Wine Mansion
Hungrygowhere.com: Cosy wine and dine space in Keong Saik Road serving a expansive range of wine from the popular wine producing regions such as France, Italy and Chile. Promotions include “Buy 2 wines and get 1 free” and "Free flow of wine from 6pm to 8pm for $18".
20 Keong Saik Rd
Praelum Wine Bistro
The events page of Praelum Wine Bistro is very Germany and Riesling centered, but the wine list was less so when I went there. Nevertheless, recent events include a visit of Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen, a visit of the German Wine Queen and Riesling Weeks.
Picture: Praelum Wine Bistro
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Praelum was opened by wine aficionado Elizabeth Lin in December 2011 and is situated in the historic shophouse conservation area of Duxton Hill. Running the bistro is head sommelier and General Manager Gerald Lu, a certified sommelier and former head sommelier for the IndoChine Group of Restaurants. Its name, Praelum, means wine press in Latin – a device used to extract juice from crushed grapes in winemaking.
4 Duxton Hill
Merchants Wine Cellar & Store
Helmed by the Australian team Ainslie Kenny and David Elliott, Merchants Wine Cellar is a wine bar and wine store on Duxton Road that exclusively carries wines from Australia and New Zealand in its portfolio, focusing on talented, small, top-class wine producers. While I was in Singapore in October 2014, Merchants organized a winemaker dinner with Frank Butera, owner of and winemaker at Bass River Winery in Australia, which I was happy to attend.
Picture: Winemaker Dinner at Merchants Wine Cellar and Store
For more, see here:
Bass River Winemaker Dinner at Merchants Wine Cellar in Singapore
Thedrinkbusiness.com: Located in the trendy Duxton Hill area, Merchants Wine and Cellar Store is a shop, café and bar combined offering boutique wines, small plates, brunch and coffee. Wine is served from high tech wine machines on a rotation basis and winemakers regularly visit the shop to host pop-up tastings and wine dinners.
52 Duxton Rd
Roosevelt’s Diner and Bar
A Weingut Robert Weil tasting was here, while I was in Singapore. Ambitious General Manager who wants to become a Master of Wine.
Picture: Roosevelt's Diner and Bar and Weingut Robert Weil Wine
Fore more, see here:
Deputy Managing Director Jochen Becker-Köhn and Export Director Nicolas Pfaff of Weingut Robert Weil in Singapore
Roosevelts.com.sg: Tucked away in a quiet corner of Tanjong Pagar, Roosevelt’s Diner & Bar is an eclectic modern diner that offers hearty all-day dining in a casual environment and at approachable prices. Our menu has a huge slant towards artisanal and gourmet fares, with our food, coffee blends, wines, spirits, and cocktails embodying this focus. The owners of Roosevelt’s have a portfolio of extensive F&B experience, including a French fine dining restaurant, Millesime, in Kuala Lumpur. Millesime is an award-winning restaurant, voted as one of Asia’s top restaurants by The Miele Guide, and having been rated as one of the top dining must-do’s in 2011 by Singapore’s Food & Travel Magazine. Today, the group owns more than five unique F&B outlets in Singapore and Malaysia.
331 New Bridge Road, #01-02 Dorsett Residences
Café Gavroche
Citynomads.com: Chef Frederic Colin – the man behind Brasserie Gavroche that brought classic French fare to our tables, has done it again, this time opening a spanking new café right across the road from his brasserie. With Café Gavroche, he wants you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the tres Parisian culture of enjoying an aperitif, or a pre-dinner drink, in the company of good friends. Now who could possibly say no to that?
69 Tras Street
Picture: Café Gavroche
The Vintner on Duxton
A Weingut Robert Weil tasting was here, while I was in Singapore. We were then received by Fonz Row, the cellar master of The Vintner on Duxton, which is located in one of the coolest areas in town.
Picture: The Vintner on Duxton
The Vintner on Duxton: Fonz Row has been a professional wine merchant since 1997. His journey started in Canada and USA where he attained his accreditation from Culinary Institute of America - Certified Wine Professional. He remains an active Wine Critic in local and international wine events with a deep passion for boutique, cult vineyards and winemakers.
37 Duxton Hill
Alba 1836 Singapore
Primarily top Italian restaurant, with a tiny bar. Extensive wine list with 250 bottles from Italy. 50 wine by the glass (enomatic machine).
Picture: Michele Zanella, GM and Head Sommelier of Alba
Hungrygowhere.com: Alba 1836 is a modern contemporary Italian Wine Bar & Restaurant conveniently nestled at Duxton Hill serving authentic Italian cuisine at its finest. Alba also offers a vast number of wines from all over Italy.
Sentosa
The Wine Company
The Wine Company has several outlets across the city from Dempsey to Sentosa. Place to enjoy some nice wining and dining, with wines starting at $6 per glass.
Picture: The Wine Company in Sentosa
TheWineCompany.com: Opened in Feb 2011, The Wine Company tm at Sentosa Boardwalk is a showcase of wine and its life-time partner, food. With distinctive Mediterranean accents, our wine bar and casual eatery offers tapas-style dishes such as fresh salt & pepper squid, or heartier options of ribeye with black pepper sauce. You can find a perfect pairing from our 300-label wine list or our house pour menu of over 40 options. Good wine and food puts a smile on our face each time; but what lifts our spirits and calms our souls when we are here is the beautiful sea view. Pick a seat at the al fresco area, spend an hour or two with us…and you will agree.
6 Sentosa Gateway
L' Atelier de Joel Rebuchon
Not a wine bar. The ala carte menu offers classic and tasting portions, with a focus on presenting premium ingredients in their simplest form to flesh out the essence of the produce.
8 Sentosa Gateway Hotel Michael, Level 1
Picture: At L' Atelier de Joel Rebuchon
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