PUBLISHED August 12th, 2021 12:13 pm | UPDATED August 17th, 2021 11:49 am
Kicking off 19 August 2021, the fifth edition of Wine Lust returns just in time to cater to our hunger for new experiences. This year, the annual celebration of wine by hospitality group 1-Group features 24 dining and retail experiences across nine of their dining destinations in Singapore. The wine line-up also sees some interesting names like Omina Romana, a fairly new family run winery in Central Italy, and the highly-lauded Amelia Park in Margaret River. Here’s what else to expect:
All Festival Long
For a more pocket-friendly night out, check out recurring events on Wine Lust’s calendar. TXA Gastrobar, for one, pays tribute to the sparkling, dry white wine from the Spanish Basque Country with Txakoli & Tapas on Fridays. Bordeaux and Burgundy wine lovers can look to The Summerhouse’s four-course French Wine Dinner (S$136++ per person) to enjoy vintages like the 2018 Louis Latour Marsannay Rouge pinot noir. Or if you’re craving regional Chinese flavours, Mimi’s six-course Oriental Wine Dinner (S$68++ per person) includes a glass of 2018 tempranillo or a glass of M. Chapoutier white blend of vermentino, viognier, and rousanne
Treat Yourself with Special Wine-Paired Dinners
Those looking for a suitable occasion to splurge will find plenty of opportunities with Wine Lust’s one-night only dinners. Got a friend that prefers nihonshu to wines? Take a delightful detour to FLNT at 1-ATICO for an evening exploring The Art of Sake and Nikkei Pairing (S$180++ per person, 1 Sep 2021). The five-course dinner showcases sakes of ginjo grade and above alongside the restaurant-bar’s Japanese-Peruvian creations.
From one rooftop to another, Stellar at 1-Altitude will be presenting the six-course Amelia Park Wine Dinner (S$160++ per person, 25 Aug 2021). Look forward to contemporary Australian flavours paired with some of the best wines Margaret River has to offer. Or you could indulge in some daytime drinking with The Bay’s Finest Prosecco Brunch (S$150++ per person, 21-22 Aug) at Monti with three different Proseccco on free flow.
Retail Pop-ups Masterclasses
What’s better than good wine? Good wine at incredible preferential prices, of course. Explore the wonderful world of Spanish wines at UNA with the Spanish Wines Pairing x Retail (S$58, 22 Aug 2021) pop up, where you can enjoy curated sips alongside cheeses and charcuterie. Botanico at the Garage is hosting a Wine Lust Afternoon Affair (from S$40); snag your favourites after a tasting session with industry experts and sommeliers on hand.
For a more educational experience, don’t miss their Rioja Wine Harvest Masterclass (S$38++ per person, 29 August) that dives into the renown wine region of Spain.
Delivery & Takeaways
For folks not yet fully vaccinated, the group’s online restaurant 1-At-Home dishes out signatures from the various restaurants. During the festival, they’re offering a Food Bundle with Complimentary Bottle of Wine so you won’t miss out. Those looking to head out into the great outdoors will find the perfect picnic solution with Botanico’s Sundown Vineyard Picnic (from S$70+) with your choice of New World Giesen Sauvignon Blanc or a Vin de Bordeaux Sommet Salue.
Wine Lust 2021 runs 19 August to 18 September 2021, visit their website for reservations and tickets will be on their website. The full schedule of events is available here.
Top image: Summerhouse