Recommendations of the Month — Beer, Wine & Spirits

Suntory Roku Gin

Nose: Sweet and floral, with cherry blossom and green tea

Palate: Complex and multi-layered, with a harmonious flavour of various botanicals and a smooth, silky texture

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ABK6 VSOP (Chinese New Year Limited Edition)

Nose: Richly aromatic, with woody, subtly spicy notes, cinnamon, orange peel and dried figs

Palate: Balanced fruity and woody aromas, with candied fruit, hazelnut, walnut, and a long, delicate finish

Penfolds Champagne Cuvée Brut NV

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Nose: White petals, wafts of lily, chamomile and seringat, with scents of citrus and notes of roasted nut, vanillin pod and custard-apple

Palate: Lively, a reminder of just-baked tarte au citron meringuée coupled with tingling acidity and citrus flavours without any bitterness

Pair with: Pork, shellfish, rich fish, mild and soft cheeses

Chandon Garden Spritz

Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Nose: Navel and blood oranges, dried orange peel, herbs and spices

Palate: Refreshing, with a sense of cleansing bitterness on the finish, balanced and inviting

Pair with: Spicy Asian food, sushi and sashimi, old cheddar, dried fruits and nuts

Casillero del Diablo Devil’s Brut

Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Nose: Delicate citrus notes interlaced with green apple, with a light mineral touch from limestone-rich soils

Palate: The minerality comes through from the start, along with rich and well-balanced acidity and a subtle touch of lime

Pair with: Sushi

Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet

Grape Variety: Shiraz Cabernet

Nose: Blueberries, cocoa powder, dark fruits, olive tapenade, red miso and baking spices

Palate: Medium-bodied, balanced and rounded, with savoury and velvety tannins

Pair with: BBQ, beef, stewed meat

Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac 2013

Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Nose: A delicately fruity bouquet and accompanying floral notes with distinctly violet overtones

Palate: Full-bodied, fresh and concentrated, with a delicate, well-balanced structure underpinned by silky tannins, and an impressive length

Pair with: Beef, lamb, foie gras

Asahi Super Dry Draft Beer (Chinese New Year Festive Pack)

Palate: A crisp and clean taste

Finish: A clean and quick finish that never lingers