Wine Wednesday | January 22nd, 2025

Selected by Yashvee Beeharry

Producer: Tommasi 
Year: 2019
Varietal: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and (less commonly these days) Molinara.
Price: $59.95

Color: Deep ruby almost garnet with a vibrant hue.
Location: Italy, Veneto

Tasting notes: Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a balanced acidity that cuts through that richness.
Nose: Dried Cherries, cinnamon, and a touch of cocoa.
Food pairing: Braised meats, such as osso buco or short ribs. Cheeses such as aged parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, or gorgonzola.

What makes this wine special? It’s an exceptional quality, perfect for indulgence, pairing with gourmet dishes, or gifting for significant occasions.

Selected by Edward Martin

Producer: Oremus by Tempos Vega Sicilia
Year: 2020
Varietal: Furmint
Price: $46.99

Color: Pale Lemon
Location: Tokaj, Hungary

Tasting notes: Flavors of taut lemon, green apple, mineral notes, wet wool, and salinity.
Nose: Stone fruits, pears, lime, lemon, and petrol.
Food pairing: Seafood (Salmon, Shrimp) and creamy aged cheeses. 

What makes this wine special? It is as if dry, austere Riesling and Loire Chenin Blanc brought its White Burgundy cousin to a black tie party. Made by Tempos Vega Sicilia, this is one stunning white wine.

Selected by Seth Tan

Producer: Envinate
Year: 2022
Varietal: Blend (mainly Listan Prieto, with Listan Bianco and Tintilla)
Price: $31.99

Color: Red (medium ruby)
Location: Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife

Tasting notes: The aroma of the minerals fills the oral cavity at the introduction, followed by a release of red florals and fruits with red petals of roselle and hibiscus, with cherry coming forth as melody. Herbal and earthy tones form the bass with notes of Chinese medicinal herbs, supporting the fruity and floral notes. Bright but not overwhelming acidity, soft and tender tannins, textured but medium-light body. The finish is equally delicate but complex, with some mineral savoriness and salinity.
Nose: An intense hit of minerals and pungency like gunpowder, flint, and crushed rocks, with some herbal hints like ginseng, Chinese medicinal herbs like danggui, followed by ripe red fruits like cherry, strawberry, red floral notes like dried roselle petals, and earthy characters like soil, petrichor.
Food pairing: Asian: Malaysian Bak Kut Teh (Herbal Pork Broth), Indian Chicken Tikka Masala | Western: Margherita Pizza, Penne all'Arrabbiata

What makes this wine special? The volcanic soil environment where this wine is produced, plus it is from a less-known wine place like the Canary Islands, made it really interesting and special. Moreover, the story behind this wine is equally cool - 4 university friends coming together to make wines that speak local and spontaneously at the same time.

Meet the Experts

Yashvee Beeharry

Experience: Certified sommelier
Background: Yashvee Beeharry is a dedicated sommelier with over five years of experience advising restaurants, wineries, and clients about wine. Known for a true passion for wine and exceptional communication skills, Yashvee specializes in wine and sake inventory management and food pairings. With professional experience at Constance Resort (2019–2022) and Zuma Dubai Restaurant (2022–present), Yashvee continues to bring expertise and enthusiasm to the world of wine.

Want to get in touch?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashvee-beeharry-b21739179/

Edward Martin

Experience: Expert | WSET Level 4 (Diploma)
Background: Edward brings 19 years of experience in the wine industry, spanning retail, restaurants, and wholesale distribution. A WSET Diploma graduate (2017) with additional certifications in IWS and FWS, Edward combines deep expertise with a passion for education. As the owner of Beverage Education Workshop, an adult educational beverage platform, he is dedicated to sharing knowledge and fostering a greater appreciation for wine and beverages among enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Want to get in touch?
https://www.linkedin.com/company/105012933
https://bev.guide/

Seth Tan

Experience: Wines: CS, FWS, SWS | Sake: ASP, SSC, CSS | Tea: TeaSomm, GJT, Daye | Coffee: SCA Intermediates (Green, Roasting, Barista, Brewing, Sensory)
Background: Seth is a traveling sommelier with a wealth of service experience at renowned establishments, including Singapore Airlines, 67 Pall Mall Singapore, Ishinomaki Group, and Earnestos. With a global perspective and a passion for exceptional wine service, Seth continues to bring world-class expertise to every table.

Want to get in touch?
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/seth-tanshutong

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