The Singapour – February 2024

Richard Hemming raising his glass at a wine tasting

A snapshot of wine in all its glorious diversity, as compiled by Richard in Singapore.

This month's collection of tasting notes comes from two main sources: the masterclass wines tasted at 67 Pall Mall's launches in Hong Kong and Melbourne (pictured above, in a converted church) and the Master of Wine student seminar in Adelaide.

The MW seminar included plenty of sweet and fortified wines, which are so important to know about for the tasting exam – scroll down for a collection of beauties from the Douro, Rutherglen, Rivesaltes and Madeira that show the range of styles and quality...