Sometimes, a good movie and some lovely wine is all we need for a relaxing evening to cap off the week. So, we've thought to put together some wine and movie choices you'll surely enjoy! What movie would you enjoy having some wine with? Let us know! 1. The Godfather Renato Ratti Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Ochetti  2. Schindler's List Gelso della Valchetta Il Gelso Merlot Cabernet Franc IGT 3. Ocean's 11 Fairview Pinotage 2017 4. Fight Club Ramon Roqueta Reserva 5. Deadpool Bodegas Roda Sela ..read more

  Faced with many bottles, labels, and prices in the wine section, it’s highly probable that many of us, if not all, have allowed our pride to take over one too many times. Whether in a physical store or browsing through one online, the thought of choosing which one looks most sophisticated and yet, not too pricey has been your guiding light for far too long. While this tactic has worked so far, it would be a great disservice to your experience with wine. There’s much more to wine than the design of their labels, colour of their bottles, and price tags. It doesn’t have to be intimidating ..read more

  Get ready to soak in all that Vitamin D because the time to bask in the sun is here! While many of us do miss the cool breeze and cozy atmosphere the Christmas season brought, we have to admit that we’re also so excited for all the summer activities– from swimming, sunbathing, island hopping, and outdoor barbecues before the rainy season kicks in! Just like how we pair food with wine, it’s important to make the most out of the summer by also selecting the most refreshing wines. After all, when the heat gets to us– it’s the drinks that make it a lot more bearable AND enjoyable. To mak ..read more

You might have heard of craft beer, but what exactly is it? Generally, craft beers are those that come from small-scale and independent breweries. In the Philippines, they’re usually beer bottles with quirkier labels and more interesting flavors. They’re those that you find in smaller batches and in your favorite specialty store as compared to commercialized beers that you can easily find in grocery aisles. In the past few years, craft beer’s popularity has been growing and there’s really no surprise why. Apart from brewers’ more hands-on approach to the brewing and experimentation ..read more

Another year, another Valentine’s Day, maybe another year to stay in and enjoy the comforts of home? No crowds, no outrageous price hikes, and all the bottles of wine that are much cheaper than ordering in a restaurant! So, whether you’re cooking something from scratch or having you and your SO’s favorite take-out, nothing seals a romantic night as perfectly as the right type of wine to go along with your meal. If you’re unsure of which bottle to add to your cart, don’t fret! We’ve prepared a reliable list of wines from reds, whites, and bubblies. We’ve also added what types of food each bott ..read more

  You may have had some luck with judging wines by the bottle so, why not take it to the next level and try on a different approach at your next grocery run?  Apart from its country of origin and winery, having basic knowledge of the kind of grapes will greatly enhance the experience– the taste, the aromas, and essentially widening your palate tenfold. Below are a handful of the most popular grape varieties that you can familiarize with in no time. CABERNET SAUVIGNON We start with Cabernet Sauvignon, the most popular variety and most grown by volume globally. Cabernet Sauvignon was ..read more

It’s the time of the year again when families gather together to welcome Christmas day! Are your long tables ready for the Noche Buena? We know you’re now busy planning and preparing what food to serve. Well, we got you covered! To add some Christmas cheer, we listed down our favorite Noche Buena dishes and some great wine pairing:   Lumpia The favorite and most versatile Filipino food, Lumpia. This is usually crispy fried with either beef, pork or even veggies. The Tenute Rossetti Rosso Toscana IGT is the best pick, as its fresh acidity will cut through the oiliness of ..read more

  There’s really nothing like gifting a bottle of wine for Christmas– although, the kind of wine can make or break this elegant gesture. When giving wine, please, don’t just guess on which looks the fanciest– you have to know exactly the right kind for the right person because otherwise, not only will the recipient be able to fully enjoy your gesture but you’ve wasted time and money spent on buying it as well. This year, we’ll be giving a handful of recommendations that could help you choose the right wine for the specific person you're planning to give; whether it be your boss, mom, da ..read more

  Drop the wine vacuum pump! We’ve got a better idea. Like you, we love to have a glass of wine every now and then. Although sometimes, we just can’t seem to finish an entire bottle on our own... and in one go (understandably). So, instead of popping it back in the fridge, we decided to take a more scrumptious approach. Apart from pairing wines with specific dishes, cooking with white wine actually helps bring forth more of the ingredients’ flavours. It helps release “flavour molecules”. In other words, it makes each ingredient reach its full potential that other liquids aren't able to ..read more

Share it :   As Christmas fast approaches, “Noche Buena”, translates to “the good night”, is the Spanish word for “Christmas Eve”, traditionally celebrated on December 24th in the Philippines. On the night before Christmas, families gather at home, usually after hearing evening mass, to feast on traditional “Noche Buena” items like Christmas ham, lechon, paella, and bibingka to name a few as they welcome in Christmas day. 2020 may be the year that holiday traditions will need to be postponed due to COVID-19, but this shouldn't be an excuse not to cook up (or order) a meal that  ..read more