SINGAPORE WINE JOURNAL

Life at Pop Up Wine Singapore is tough.  We have to taste inordinate amounts of excellent wine.  We have to travel the world visiting spectacularly remote – and often very beautiful – vineyards.  And we have to choose between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio … or do we

Words uttered by James Bond to Donald “Red” Grant, after the latter – who had been posing as a British agent – revealed himself to be an imposter. From Russia With Love was released in 1963.  The world, and the wine industry, has changed dramatically in the last half century.  So does 007’s red-with-fish prejudice … Continue reading “Red wine with fish. Well that should have told me something.” →

The below was produced for Expat Living Magazine in January 2016. There is a scientific theory as to why red wine and red meat complement each other so beautifully. It relates to tannins, naturally occurring compounds that exist inside grape skins, seeds and stems.  These materials dissolve themselves into red wine during the production process, … Continue reading The Perfect Couple: Red Wine and Red Meat →

If you need wine in Singapore, PopUpWine and their same day delivery service are the answer.  But what to do when you are abroad… In the first of a new regular series, James Hindle details his favourite Vineyards (and Cellar Doors) in Australia’s Hunter Valley. Hunter Valley, the birthplace of the Australian wine industry, is … Continue reading Hunter Valley Wineries →

Here at the PopUpHQ near Newton MRT we are often asked about the best serving temperatures for different wines.  Some of the most popular questions (and our answers) appear below: Q) What do winemakers mean when they say “white wine should be served chilled and red wine at room temperature”? This is a very old … Continue reading What temperature should wine be served at? →