The Wine Company

Dear Wine Lover

My annual fishing expedition to “the forgotten island”, a remote atoll off the east coast of Timor Leste, was supposed to be the usual experience to remember (flying via an unknown airline company to Flores before Alors, staying in hotels where it is acceptable to pay by the hour…).

Alas, it wasn’t to be.  The night we were supposed to start our 7 days live-aboard extravaganza, I was informed that the boat was broken and in an irreparable state.  We would have to cancel.

As anglers who don’t give in easily, we headed to Labuan Baju, Komodo Island instead, and fished like young men.   All of us are into the ‘life appreciating years’ and fishing in an open boat was admittedly challenging.

But what I enjoy about fishing has never been about catching fish;  it’s about spending time with good friends.  Travelling to unusual destinations, meeting people with alternative perspectives on life and partaking in the journey......

This is the very same reason why I cherish being part of The Wine Companytm, it’s like fishing.  We started as a bunch of people who love good wine, eager to share that appreciation with others, which gave us the courage to open in locations originally considered remote, and all in all, proudly offering another perspective on wine.

That’s what it is all about, sharing experiences with friends.

Ps: Komodo is a beautiful place, remote and very basic.  It seems the locals use dynamite for fishing equipment.  If only they understood the attributes of wine…

Cheers and enjoy the experience.
 
 

Wine Must Try

Cederberg Bukettraube 2011, South Africa
$49.00 per bottle
$39.50 for drink-in for holders of ywcc
$32.50 for takeaway for holders of ywcc

A semi-sweet wine that partners well with slightly spicy dishes.  This beautifully fragrant wine exhibits floral notes of rose petals, with juicy lychee and prominent apricot.  A well balanced wine with a delicate sweetness and a crisp acidity.  A perfect Valentine’s Day drink.

 

Set Lunch at Sentosa Boardwalk -
By Reservations Only!

price: $30.00 nett
$27.00 nett for holders of ywcc
or for light-eaters*
$12.00 nett
$10.80 nett for holders of ywcc

by reservations only
please give us one day in advance
call 6316 5108

 

aperitif
a glass of sparkling wine or coke or sprite

starter
select one from:
french onion soup
chicken noodle soup with chrysanthemum

main
select one from:
spaghetti carbonara
prawn linguine
grilled vegetable pomodoro
chicken pesto cream penne

dessert
select one from:
tiramisu
lemon & strawberry tart

finale
freshly brewed coffee or camomile or english breakfast tea

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*select any one item from starter or main or dessert, comes with aperitif and coffee/tea

 
 

Your Value Valentine

We know Valentine’s Day is usually The Day to splurge and spend a bomb.  At The Wine Companytm, we have always believed in offering our regular customers – you – the best value possible.  Which explains why this Valentine’s Day, we have packed in all the good deals into our Valentine’s Day set menu, just so you can focus on the romance and love.  Good food, good wine, good price.


Tue, 14th Feb
$78.00 nett per pax
$70.00 for holders of ywcc

aperitif
a glass of sparkle
Nadal Cava Rosado Brut NV, Spain
with
freshly shucked fine de claire #3

starter
smoked duck & mushroom crostini
crispy crostini topped with smoked duck & creamy mushroom

main
scallop and shrimp linguine
linguine al dente with pan-seared scallop, shrimp,
sautéed garlic, cut chili & diced tomato
Freinsheimer Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2010, Germany
or
duck leg confit
slow-poached duck leg with potato gratin and greens
in orange-demi reduction
Renato Ratti Barbera d’Alba Torriglione DOC 2010, Italy

dessert
chocolate fondue for two
strawberry, cherry and marshmallow served with warm chocolate dip

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This menu is available at all outlets, and is by reservations only.

Please contact Thanya at 8218 3992 or email to info@thewinecompany.com.sg.
 

One for the Road

February is the month to celebrate love.  Love is universal, and not just restricted to romantic love.  This February, we are also taking the initiative to show our love and care to the people who matter to us, like family.  Belinda Lim, partner at The Wine Companytm, shares her new understanding of love.

“When you love someone, you wish that person is happy wherever he or she is.  For me, this is ‘love’.

Look out for Cupid, who is the Roman God of Love;  a mischievous small fellow, pudgy, cute and blind-folded, who will take this opportunity to liberate all his ammunition.  If you happen to be shot, cherish the tranquilising effect.

I am going through a period of sadness because I lost my Mum recently.  She is in God’s dwelling place where there is no pain, grief and crying.  I will bring along a bottle of champagne when I see her again.

Romance doesn’t last whereas love is forever.  Whether you’re romancing or in love; savour this moment.”

 *with love* Belinda Lim

 

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