Recent Blind Tasted Wines
When I became a Master of Wine, a well-known Master of Wine offered me some wise advice: “Now that you are an MW, never taste blind. You have everything to lose and nothing to gain.” I
View Article2012 En Primeur Price Release Reaction
I spoke to more than six wine importers who are serious players in the en primeur market and their reactions were unanimous: 2012 is not a great en primeur campaign for most wines but there are a
View ArticleThe Wine of Kings
It’s the wine that launches ships, the wine that marks a wedding or special birthday. It’s the wine of victory, the mark of a champion who’s just won a race or sporting event. It
View ArticleGalaxy Macau Wedding Fair 2013
At this year's Galaxy Macau Wedding Fair, Jeannie will be hosting a tasting seminar on wines from France, Australia
View ArticleGerman Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Germany's best kept secret. Although it is the country's 3rd most planted grape variety, just after Riesling and Muller Thurgau, it is rarely seen on restaurant wine lists and retail
View ArticleTop 5 Wine Regions to Visit
There is no substitute to walking in the vineyards, talking to locals, breathing in the atmosphere and most importantly, trying the local dishes – that is how wine gets into your skin and
View ArticleThe Perfect Encounter - Asian Palate & Wines of the World
Find Jeannie in Singapore leading a master class on the pairing of Asian food and wine.
View ArticleRestoring Inglenook’s Glory
Inglenook has a legendary status among wine lovers and professionals in the United States. Vintages from the 1940s and 1950s are often cited as among the greatest wines that many American wine
View ArticleDecanter Asia Wine Awards 2013
The Decanter Asia Wine Awards is underway again this year and accepting entries from now until July 11th 2013. Jeannie Cho Lee MW and Steven Spurrier co-chairs this competition and will be judging
View ArticleSingapore airlines PPS Club Masterclass and Wine Dinner
Jeannie will be leading a masterclass & wine pairing dinner in Beijing on September 13, 2013 for Singapore Airlines. One event will feature a special tasting organised for the press showcasing
View ArticleFood and wine academy workshop with Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jeannie will lead a masterclass with the School of Hotel & Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Through this masterclass, Jeannie will help you discover your own palate
View ArticleChallenges of Pairing Indian Food with Wine
Cities around the coast of India have a strong emphasis on seafood. King crabs, jumbo prawns, lobsters and pomfret or king fish on the western coast of India are extremely fresh and can be
View ArticleBaijiu Tasting
June 28th 2013 was an educational day for me in Shanghai. Immersed in baijiu, not wine this time, I methodically tasted through over 80 baijius taking notes in the same way I do for wine. What
View ArticleTips on Identifying Fake Wines
I. How to Identify Fake WinesFake wines come in many forms but generally they fall into 4 major categories: 1. Original chateau bottle but
View ArticleTop 5 Rising Stars of Burgundy
As many wine lovers turn towards Burgundy, the most common complaint I receive is, “Burgundy is so expensive.” When you try to buy some of the best Grand Crus from top Burgundy
View ArticleSake Event by The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Jeannie will be commenting on the pairings of sake and Asian food specially prepared by Japanese and Chinese chefs at the event hosted by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
View ArticleDaejeon International Food and Wine Festival
Find Jeannie in Korea leading a master class at the Daejeon International Food & Wine Festival. She will be presenting Korean dishes paired with wines
View ArticleChablis Anyone?
The first time I had Chablis, about 25 years ago, I distinctly remember thinking that this was a high acid, bland wine. Where were the flavours? What was so great about Chablis that it had become
View ArticleGalaxy Macau's Fall Menu and Award Announcement Press Lunch
Jeannie will be attending Galaxy Macau’s
View ArticleThe 14th World Knowledge Forum
At this year's 14th World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, Jeannie will be leading a master class as well as a wine dinner teaching and commenting on the pairings of wine and Korean food. Click
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