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Odd as it may sound, but it makes sense…
The great philosopher Socrates once said, “I know I know nothing”. Oscar Wilde’s view was that “life is too simple to be taken...
2 days ago5 min read


Impression of the Father
Mother’s Day in its modern form originated in 1908 in the US and was made a national holiday six years later by President Woodrow Wilson....
Jun 134 min read


What to look out for?
When we first develop a passion in wine, most of us in Hong Kong would have our attention directed to those produced in France, Italy,...
May 275 min read


The Art of Travelling
Travelling has become such a part of our lives, be it for business or for vacation. Unless you are on a cruise ship, you will have to...
May 66 min read


Donum 2022 Vintage Available Now!!
Vinopolis launched the latest 2022 vintage of Donum two weeks ago. Donum CEO Angelica de Vere-Mabray and winemaker Dan Fishman flew over...
Apr 44 min read


Collecting Wines?
The assumption is that readers of this column do drink wines. Are you buying wines only when you plan to uncork a bottle or two for an...
Mar 104 min read


What a blessing as the Year of the Dragon is ending!!!
Subscribers joined for some time might remember our 6 May 2020 newsletter “What is a Car?” It must give driving pleasure for sure but...
Jan 154 min read


As 2024 coming to an end…
The festive season is a time to enjoy, reflect and look forward. We do know you have plenty of choices when it comes to buying wines and...
Dec 20, 20245 min read


Paper cuttings…
In the 2004 cult movie “Closer” (starring Jude Law, Clive Owen, Julie Roberts and Natalie Portman), the media person Dan Woolf (played by...
Nov 25, 20244 min read


Re-visiting the Donum Estate
Yours truly fell in love with the Donum Estate during that first visit in 2018 as the property brought to life a delicate balance among...
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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