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Timo Mayer, Winemaker of the Bloody Hill

Winemaker Timo Mayer of Bloody Hill vineyard, Yarra Valley, interviewed by Cellar Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City

Winemaker Timo Mayer, founder of Mayer Wines, and owner of the steep Bloody Hill vineyard in the Yarra Valley — is a leading voice for low‑intervention, cool‑climate wines and whole‑bunch ferments. 
We couldn’t miss his Ho Chi Minh City visit to learn more about the man behind the brand.

Granmonte Winery: Harvest in the land of Smiles

Vineyards at GranMonte Winery in Khao Yai, Thailand

The vineyards go as far as the eye can see and one may get a sudden feeling of teleportation when – in the heart of Thailand, only a couple hours away from Bangkok- appear wooden signs in French with evocative words such as «Marsanne», «Roussane» and «Petite syrah».

Baia's Wine, Imereti's Big Sister

Baia Abuladze at her family winery in Imereti, Georgia

At the Abuladze household, as is often the case in Georgia, wine is a family affair.
For Baia, a cheerful woman in her thirties, the relationship with the vine started early, helping her parents work their two hectares of agricultural land.

The Netherfield Whisky: An Odyssey of Taste

Roman during a visit to Netherfield Estate near Strathaven in the Scottish Lowlands, home of Netherfield Whisky
Right outside the market town of Strathaven, behind an iron gate branching off Glassford Road, a long alley lined with trees takes you into the lovely greenery of the Scottish Lowlands. There lies the Netherfield Estate, a historical property consisting of a Georgian House, stables, a lake, and plenty of green fields where flocks of…

Yu Yamamoto, The First Michelin-Recognized Sommelier in Saigon

Osaka-born sommelier Yu Yamamoto won the first-ever MICHELIN Sommelier Award in Vietnam for his work at Lua, a hidden Thao Dien wine bar turned farm-to-table restaurant. We sit down with him to talk about building a wine list from nothing, the natural wine debate, and the fast-rising Vietnamese scene.

Rhum Belami: Caribbean with a Vietnamese Soul

Rhum Belami distillery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The country of Vietnam is little known for its high-end drinks, but its dining and bar scene is evolving very fast and the country is now home to great mixologists and locally made spirits attracting worldwide attention. Today, we are paying a visit to the Rhum Belami distillery in Ho Chi Minh City, where we…

Ladora Winery : Winemaking in Vietnam

Ladora Winery in the Dalat highlands, Vietnam, producer of Chateau Dalat

After a long ascent along winding roads to the summit of the Dalat highlands, above the clouds, a rare gem finally comes into view: Ladora Winery, producer of the renowned Château Dalat, the only wine estate that is truly 100% “made in Vietnam”.

Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine

Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine, discussing his book The Australian Ark

We got the chance to sit down and chat with the Sydney-based Master of Wine Andrew Caillard, who was there to show his latest opus, 3 splendid volumes about the history of Australian wine: The Australian Ark.

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