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I SNEAK PEEKS I Journey’s End and Interpunkt team up for sustainable wine range Abelé 1757 A historic Champagne House blending tradition and innovation at Vinexpo Asia 2023 Abelé Champagne, the fifth oldest Champagne House, will be present at this year’s Vinexpo Asia in Singapore. When Nicolas Feuillatte Group bought the Maison Abelé in 2019, it was a priority for the company to preserve and highlight the unique values of the historic Champagne house. La Maison Abelé became Abelé 1757, in reference to the year the winery was founded. Along with the new name, the brand also got a new logo inspired by the architecture of its historic cellars. When Etienne Eteneau took over the reins in 2021 as cellar master, he subscribed to this vision for a new chapter. Award-winning winery Journey’s End and new wine brand Interpunkt are launching a new range of W.O. Western Cape Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz wines available exclusively at Checkers. What sets this brand apart is its forwardthinking packaging made from 100% recyclable paperboard–the first in South Africa. The packaging is not only sustainable, but also five times lighter than a normal glass bottle, helping lower its carbon footprint. The brand aims to make wine more accessible and inclusive by removing the intimidating language often used on labels. The goal is to allow consumers to enjoy wine without taking themselves too seriously Level B2 / Stand L 006 Tenuta San Vincenti wines at Vinexpo Asia 2023 Abelé 1757 has a surprising history rooted in innovation. Antoine de Muller, Henri Abelé’s grandfather and Cellar Master of Maison Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin, invented the riddling table, which revolutionised the method of making champagne. When in 1880 Henri Abelé wanted to expand the Champagne house he had inherited, he moved it to a new address in the heart of Reims. This concealed a winemaking treasure: two kilometres of chalk cellars, dug by hand in the raw rock and limestone. These dark underground cellars buried 20 metres deep were the ideal environment for conserving and ageing bottles, providing darkness, constant temperature and stable humidity levels. This centuries-old laboratory of innovation became the heart of Abelé’s creation, in a unique landscape now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Tenuta San Vincenti winery is located in the Chianti Classico area in Tuscany, near the historical hamlet of San Vincenti, in the Stignano locality. The estate covers over 60 hectares and has a breathtaking view of Monte Amiata and the Crete Senesi hills in one of the most renowned winemaking locations in the world. The vineyards themselves are on a hilly ridge oriented north to south at an altitude ranging from 350 to 550 metres above sea level, with south-eastern and south-western exposure. San Vincenti will have wines available for tasting at booth K001 in the Italian area at Vinexpo Asia 2023 Level B2 / Stand K 001 Over two and a half centuries after its creation, Abelé 1757 is reinventing itself. While reaffirming its history and connection with Reims, it continues to look to the future and put innovation at the heart of its winemaking. Abelé 1757 makes heritage champagnes including their signature Abelé 1757 brut, the more delicate and fruity Abelé 1757 brut rosé and their 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs for a fresh, aromatic experience. Visitors to Vinexpo Asia 2023 can discover more about this historic brand and its wines on its stand Level B2 / Stand H 062 10 • THE DAILY • TUESDAY 16 TH MAY 2023 vinexpoasia.com
WHERE TO GO IN SINGAPORE © Mike Enerio - Unsplash Singapore, blending culture and nature Vinexpo Asia host city Singapore is far more than the convention halls at Marina Bay Sands! It is Southeast Asia’s cultural capital, with a range of exceptional museums It is also home to the historical Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015... Once business at Vinexpo Asia finishes, why not explore Singapore’s cultural sites? The city is a heaven for art lovers, with a wide range of museums, among the most impressive in Southeast Asia. In the centre of town, the Civic District is where the city’s historical, architectural and cultural heritage blends together along the Singapore river. ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM (ACM) The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is located in the Empress Building, a classical structure built by the British which in the past hosted Singapore’s colonial offices. Fully renovated and rebuilt, the ACM is covers over 2,000 years of regional culture, with its fabulous collections of jewels, sculptures and textiles. Of particular interest are the dedicated rooms showing art linked to faith and religions, as well as to jewellery. Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Friday up to 9pm)- Admission for foreign visitors is . National Gallery Singapore, exhibiting over 9,000 art works and offering a unique panorama of Southeast Asian artists over the past 200 years. In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia to receive a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums. The NG roof provides guests with spectacular views of the town, which they can take in while sipping a drink at a bar! Some exhibitions are free to the public. Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Friday up to 9pm) - Admission for foreign visitors is The Asian Civilisations Museum reflected in a sculpture at Empress Lawn Inside the Asian Civilisations Museum REFRESH AT SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS Opened in 1859 and modeled on the Royal Kew Gardens in London, Singapore Botanic Gardens joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. It is the first Asian and only tropical botanic garden listed by the organisation. The Gardens stretch over 82 hectares showing 10,000 species of flora, including historical gardens, a Ginger Garden, a rainforest and bonsaïs. A key feature is the National Orchid Garden with over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids. A visit to the Gardens could be the perfect add-on to a busy Vinexpo Asia Day, as it is open from 5 am to midnight, and is free (except for the National Orchid Garden, priced S for non- Singaporeans NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE The former city hall and the monumental Supreme Court buildings reopened in 2015 as the Inside the National Gallery Singapore National Orchid Garden in Singapore Botanic Garden THE DAILY • TUESDAY 16 TH MAY 2023 • 11
