{"product_id":"the-lion-city-selection","title":"The Lion City Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate Singapore, One Glass at a Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e 🇸🇬\u003cbr\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eLion City Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited edition National Day collection featuring premium wines chosen to make every celebration unforgettable. Raise a toast to Singapore with award-winning wines, exceptional value, and great company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Bottega \"Gold\" Prosecco Brut 2023 ~ Veneto, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 - 5 Stars - The Book Vinitaly \u003c\/strong\u003e(2022 vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 - Falstaff \u003c\/strong\u003e(2022 vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold Medal - Sakura Award 2023 \u003c\/strong\u003e(2022 vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold - Sommelier Choice Awards 2023 \u003c\/strong\u003e(2022 vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Brilliant pale straw yellow with persistent mousse. Freshly cut pear, banana, white peach and floral on the nose. The palate is carried by a delicate texture, appealing acidity underpinned by fine bubbles, juicy finish.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Cannavan\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This blingy Prosecco comes in a metallic gold bottle, I have to say the wine inside is a very nice, dry expression of a vintage-dated Prosecco. Extremely pale in colour, the mousse is foamy and fresh and the aromas are very summery: crisp pears and apples. In the mouth it is light and refreshing, with very good, crisp lemony acidity and a decent length too\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Soft, harmonious and elegant, with a slim body and with lively yet balanced acidity.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Glera \u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 11%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottega alcohol brand, is a Family Vintners \u0026amp; Master Distillers from Italy. Bottega brand is a result of the work of three generations involved in the world of wine and grappa. Domenico Bottega was a wine trader and passionate oenologist (an expert in the arts and techniques of wine). Domenico’s son, Aldo Bottega expanded his father’s passion to grappa and together with his wife Rosina, founded the Bottega Distillery in Pianzano di Godega. After the founder of Bottega Distillery died, his son Sandro became the company director and with the support of his sister Barbara and brother Stefano, they took over the company. In a few years, the Distillery started to gain recognition thanks to their innovative distillation system and to be able to reduce the alcohol content in grappa to make it softer and more delicate to the mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe premises are located in a large, 19th Century farmstead, refurbished according to state-of-the art criteria of environmental friendliness, and surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards. The whole ground, at the heart of an area with a high density of water veins, is rich in water all year around. The area, especially suited for growing vines, lies halfway between Venice, the capital of art and culture, and the Dolomites, wonderful mountains that can be clearly seen in sunny days. With the goal of producing and distributing the best Italian wine, grappa, spirits, and food all over the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottega Gold is a Prosecco DOC, obtained by the vinification of Glera Grapes. The cultivation area of Glera grapes is located in the hilly area of the province of Treviso up to the slopes of Valdobbiandene, which is close to the Venetian Prealps. The hilly terrain is subject to high temperature ranges between day and night. This variation in temperature enables the development of finer, more elegant and at the same time more intense aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Pikes Traditional Riesling 2024 - Clare Valley, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 Aaron Brasher, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars - Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople Choice Award 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAaron Brasher, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Lovely fragrant aromas of lemon, lime, bath salts, white flowers and feijoa. The palate has a real lushness of flavour, citrus, just-ripe stone fruit, lemon pith and talc. The acidity has a lively purity and drive and the length is really impressive. An outstanding wine and top value.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Beautifully fine and elegant, the wine shows lemon zest, crunchy apple and jasmine aromas on the nose, followed by a brilliantly focused palate delivering pristine fruit flavours with racy acidity. It’s mouth-watering and lingering with excellent fruit purity.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Wonderfully fragrant nose of lemon blossom, then juicy and vibrant on the sleek and super-straight palate, this is a prototypical Clare Valley dry riesling with a lot of lime fruit and a very zesty finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e \"You could rationalise that Pikes’ Traditionale Riesling is a bellwether wine that gives drinkers a good indication of what to expect from Clare riesling each year. At times unnervingly reliable. The ’22 is good gear – juicy, bright, zingy with acidity, ticklish and brisk in acid profile with juicy green apple and pink grapefruit fruitiness set around skittish, laser-like tang. Scents are good too, with floral, citrus blossom and jasmine and whiffs of lime and grapefruit again in the mix. It finds a good balance between fruitiness, refreshment factor and tension, too. A great drink right here.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front \u003c\/strong\u003e\"It has body, it has flavour, it has lilt, it has length. Lime, apple and riverstone flavours ripple throughout, energetically for sure but with enough meander for you to have time to enjoy it. It’s racy but it’s more than that, and that’s its charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePikes is a prestigious winery in South Australia's Clare Valley, established in 1984 by Neil and Andrew Pike, whose viticultural roots go back to the late 1800s. Situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, the Estate is comprised of approximately 100 hectares of rolling slopes in Polish Hill River, an eastern sub-region of the Clare Valley.\u003cbr\u003eKnown for its cool climate and diverse grape varieties, Pikes showcases premium wines with distinct characters and flavors due to the unique terroir and altitude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter an almost 20-year career with Penfolds Wines and Southcorp Wine Group, Andrew joined Pikes on a full-time basis in 1998 to oversee viticultural operations and manage the growing family business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePikes is particularly renowned for its high-quality Riesling and other cool-climate wines, praised for vibrant acidity, citrus flavors, and exceptional aging potential. Whilst they are best known for world-class Riesling, they have been growing Shiraz and Cabernet for 35 years and have 20 different grape varieties planted on their estate, producing a wide range of wine styles to suit all tastes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePikes pride themselves on producing quality handcrafted wines, that reflect vintage, variety, and region. The Pike family has been producing quality wine, beer, and aerated waters in South Australia since 1886 it is a family tradition of which they should be very proud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir vineyards in Clare Valley grow various grape varieties, with a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and environmental responsibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir portfolio includes Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and unique blends, all crafted with a dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Over the years, Pikes has garnered numerous awards, establishing itself as a top producer in the Clare Valley, and gaining recognition both nationally and internationally for their excellent and consistent wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiesling is a light-skinned, aromatic grape of German origin which is – if the majority of top wine critics are to be believed – the world's finest white wine grape variety. The Riesling vine holds a very different place in the wine world to such great grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Chardonnay. While these immensely popular varieties have conquered every corner of the winegrowing world, Riesling is conspicuously absent from the core wine regions of France, Spain and Italy. Riesling's home is the regions that trace the middle Rhine and the lower Mosel, two of Europe's great wine rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Luxe, Calme and Volupté Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Red 2018 - Languedoc, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5\/20 La Revue de Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e “Nose dominated by fruits of the forest and sweet spices. Unctuous mouth and a finish with fine tannins.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 50%, Petit Verdot 40%, Merlot 10%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos des Centenaires was founded Luc Baudet of Chateau Mas-Neuf fame, and Californian wine industry veteran, Jack Edwards who both share a passion for artisan wines and the terroir of France’s Southern Rhone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyard soils are cultivated amongst natural grassland using shallow tillage methods and special attention is paid to the revitalization of vines (using annually prepared biodynamic compost). Inputs are limited to organically approved natural products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon is a hugely important and historic wine region that produces over a third of French wine each year. The output of Languedoc Roussillon exceeds that of the entire United States, and has hundreds of thousands of acres under vine, growing a wide range of both red and white grapes. Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the oldest and most important wine regions in the world, with a history that stretches back millennia to the ancient Greeks, who adored its warm and humid Mediterranean climate which is ideal for viticulture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Lavau Gigondas Red 2018 - Rhone, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 James Suckling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Jeb Dunnuck\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Wine Enthusiast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 40% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Yum. Lovely ripe strawberries, earth, stone and hints of nuts and mushrooms. It’s full-bodied, yet balanced and extremely drinkable.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Starting with the 2018 Gigondas, this beautiful, sexy, incredibly Provençal 2018 has a great nose of red plums, blueberries, peppery herbs, and violets. With no hard edges, the vintage’s charming, ready-to-go style, and a good finish\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"This hunky, ripe blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) is sourced from limestone and clay soils in the terraced plots of Gigondas. Big and warming with a densely packed core of blackberry flavor and fiery tannins, it's ready now, best alongside a juicy steak\" (2018 vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Deep nose dominated by spices (pepper, nutmeg) typical of its appellation, which highlights the aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry jam.The mouth has a solid but well-coated structure, volume and a very nice length.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cellars of Lavau are currently managed by Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in France's Southern Rhône, Gigondas produces wines that are rich Grenache-based blends, due in part to the region’s Mediterranean climate and red clay-alluvial soils. Under the AOP regulations, only red and rosé wines may be produced; white wines are simply declassified to Côtes-du-Rhône status. A mandated 50% Grenache is required in the wine, with Mourvèdre and\/or Syrah usually accounting for the bulk of the remaining blend—adding structure, savory tones and color intensity to Grenache’s alcoholic power and lush richness. These wines are often compared to the great wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but can even offer better value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache – Syrah – Mourvedre blended wines – commonly known by the acronym GSM – are the particular specialty of the southern Rhone Valley in France. Grenache and Syrah are key in this part of the world, and are complemented in this instance by the addition of Mourvedre: an important but slightly less famous inclusion to the blend. GSM wines, which have been readily adopted by the New World, are rich, full bodied and leathery, and are characterized by flavors of dark fruit and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Swinney Frankland River Syrah 2019 - Great Southern, Frankland River, Western Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 Halliday Wine Companion, Erin Larkin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 The Wine Front, Gary Walsh \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 The Real Review, Stuart Knox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#6 Top Wineries of Australia 2020 ~ The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion, Erin Larkin\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Quite reductive initially, but it blows off. This is consistently an elegant and supple wine, with very fine structure and saturating density of flavour. The length of flavour endures long past the final sip, showing the pedigree of fruit and the care and attention in both the vineyard and winery.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Front, Gary Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e \"All the cracked pepper and blackberry, the hint of wetsuit neoprene reduction, ground spices, char-grilled sausages on the BBQ. Medium-bodied, blueberry and blackberry, husky wheatgerm flavour and tannin, sweetness chopped back with thyme and black olive, clean acidity, boysenberry pie and a dry nutty finish of excellent length. Excellent. Savoury. Regional. Quite the looker.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review, Stuart Knox\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Intense ruby and deep purple colours. A bright nose of blackberries, crushed-shells and dry herbs. A medium-weight red with well-concentrated fruits, all layered with broken stone and morcilla savoury notes. Quite firm and ripe tannins grip the mouth, but release into the finish leaving a pleasing fan of softness.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaters Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Shiraz\/Syrah and Australia. It just works. The 2021 is quiet different from previous releases; rounder in shape, ample with finer, lacier tannins. Not so sleek or linear and a dialling back of the mouth puckering mineral acidity. Blueberry, sweet cherry, violets, raspberry and delicate spice. Plush, without any sense of heaviness, a triumph of a full body in perfect proportions. As charming as it is powerful, finishing with very fine tannins. I think this will surprise in the cellar, despite the gentle grip, for at least two decades.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Gun of Wine, Australian Vineyard of The Year 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Swinney vineyard represents modern viticulture interwoven with Old-World techniques, executed with precision through a combination of exhaustive manual work and state-of-the-art technology, and all underpinned by an environmental focus...and the quality of the resulting wines, is truly extraordinary and inspiring.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine ~ Wines to Watch ~ Nick Ryan\u003c\/strong\u003e \"...an impressive suite of wines that provide compelling evidence of real understanding of site and dedication to capturing what makes it special.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic wines are made from grapes grown without pesticides, following strict organic standards. Organic wines are produced in vineyards that do not use synthetic chemicals. Certified organic wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Swinneys are a pair of brother-and-sister winemakers who are one of the rare new Australian wineries to have two of their wines invited onto the esteemed wine lists of The Ivy and Savoy Grill (Gordon Ramsay) restaurants in London. Swinney Vineyards made its debut in Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2015 with a five-star rating and were ranked in the top ten of best new wineries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwinney Vineyards made its debut in Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2015 with a five-star rating and were ranked in the top ten of best new wineries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrankland River is a key Australian wine sub-region the south of Western Australia. It is located just inland from the Southern Ocean coast, 115 miles east of Margaret River. Frankland River is the coldest wine region in continental Australia. Riesling is the area's specialty, with its crisp, fresh style standing out from the more diesel–kerosene notes found in the warmer regions further north.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - Marlborough, New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 Bob Campbell, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Bob Campbell, The Real Review \u003c\/strong\u003e(2022 vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Tangy, vibrant wine with passionfruit, guava, capsicum and gooseberry flavours. Punchy, textural sauvignon blanc with appealing purity. Good food wine in a mouth-watering, bone dry style.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarlborough based award-winning winery, Catalina Sounds is known for wines that harness the purity and vibrancy of Marlborough’s climate and landscape. The name Catalina Sounds evolved from the majestic Catalina flying boats that played a vital role across the South Pacific during and after World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarlborough is by far New Zealand's most important wine region. Situated at the north-eastern tip of the South Island, this dry, sunny region produces around three-quarters of all New Zealand wine. It is particularly famous for its pungent, zesty Sauvignon Blanc - widely considered by critics to be the best Sauvignon currently produced anywhere on the planet. Commercial-scale viticulture began in Marlborough in the 1970s – it conquered the world within 25 years!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc taste is one of the most identifiable in the world of white wines for a few reasons. First, it always has crisp, high acidity. Second, it has a chemical compound called pyrazine which gives grassy, herbal or bell pepper flavors. When grown in cooler climates or picked early, the herbaceous green character is most prominent. In warmer climates or allowed to hang longer on the vine, the pyrazine character diminishes in favor of riper fruit flavors ranging from grapefruit, to passion fruit and guava.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pop Up Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48821955133672,"sku":"PUW-LIONSG-6PK","price":316.22,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/8685\/files\/TheLionCitySelection.jpg?v=1785727208","url":"https:\/\/popupwine.com.sg\/products\/the-lion-city-selection","provider":"Pop Up Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}