Tim Drake - Articles

Essential Wine Etiquettes of dining out

Learning how to play the game greatly increases the fun. Although the rules are not clearly written they are clearly followed by the customer and the sommelier. Read

By: Tim Drake | 17/10/2009 | Wines & Spirits

WINE CATERING – SAVES THE DAY FOR DINNER ENTERTAINING AT HOME

Nine out of ten beautifully organized formal dinners are ruined by the touch of poor wine selection and service. Read

By: Tim Drake | 15/10/2009 | Wines & Spirits

Pair cheese with wine - Bordeaux Red Wine 1982 Chateau Saint-Andre Corbin St. Georges St Emilion from Yats Wine Cellars

Eight familiar cheeses were paired against a vintage red wine from Burgundy, 1982 Chateau Saint-Andre Corbin St. Georges St Emilion from Yats Wine Cellars Clark Philippines. This is the result of the pairing. Read

By: Tim Drake | 11/10/2009 | Wines & Spirits

You too can be a wine connoiseur

Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have? Well, in this case, it isn’t exactly a “someone” but rather a living thing called wine that ensnares the most number of unsuspecting hearts every night. If you are a besotted victim who is hopelessly mired in a long-term relationship with wine, why don’t you make the most out of it? I mean go all the way, become a connoisseur. Hey, what have you got to lose? Read

By: Tim Drake | 08/10/2009 | Wines & Spirits