Managed by famous sommelier Gerald Lu—two-time National Sommelier Champion—and his partners, Praelum Wine Bistro is a welcoming space for not just wine connoisseurs, but anyone who enjoys good food with even better wine.

Its location at Duxton Hill is just one of many reasons why working professionals head there after work for a good time with their colleagues and friends.

Service is intimate, food is impressive and they have their very own walk-in cellar which houses about 1,000 bottles of vino. What other reasons do you need to visit Praelum Wine Bistro?

Their wines, oh their wines. Wine aficionados will appreciate the splendid array of fine wines that are sourced from all over the world—including Italy, France and Germany. But for someone who is just starting out on wines, it can be somewhat intimidating to go through the extensive wine menu but this is when the servers step in to give suggestions.

Whether you are looking for bubbles, pinks, reds or whites (from S$17++/glass onwards), Praelum Wine Bistro has them all. We have been told by Gerald that the wine list is updated frequently so guests can probably expect something new on every visit. Well, more reasons to keep going back then!

While wine is the main focus here, we actually like how the bistro keeps their food menu concise—focusing on quality instead of quantity.

You cannot go wrong with the Pork Parcels, Tomato-Basil and Pineapple Chutney (S$27++), Foie Gras, Caramelised Apple and Balsamic Reduction (S$28++) and Salmon-En-route, Dill-Tarragon Butter (S$35++). Ask the wait staff for their recommended wine pairing and you are on your way to a gastronomic journey!

If you are curious and wish to sample on a variety of wines, opt for the wine flights where you can get to taste three to five different types and even rare wines that are not easily found anymore. The sommeliers will also share about the history and story behind the wines.

Praelum Wine Bistro
4 Duxton Hill
Singapore 089590
Tel: +65 6238 5287
Mon to Sat: 5pm – 1am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

We always hear about wine and cheese, wine and steaks, wine and seafood… and the list goes on.

And have you ever wondered how they work? Or are you simply baffled by the variations that you do not know where to begin? We were once caught in such confusion too, and that is why we are partnering with Asher BWS to conduct a first ever Ladyironchef wine appreciation session where you will be exposed to the wonderful world of wines.

Learn all you can about the differences, discover the ideal pairings, and you will never look at your food the same way again. Because everything is just more wonderful with a glass of your favourite drink.

10 readers and their +1 get to join me for ladyironchef x Asher BWS’s wine tasting & appreciation event.

ladyironchef x Asher BWS Wine Appreciation Event
Date: 10 May 2014, 4pm – 6pm
Venue: Spruce, Phoenix Park (320 Tanglin Road)
Guests: This event is capped at 20 pax.

We are having a wine tasting & appreciation session at Spruce on 10 May (Saturday) 4pm. This event is free for readers of ladyironchef. 10 readers get to bring a friend each to join me to learn more about wine, courtesy of Asher BWS.

A wine master from Beam Global Asia will be conducting the wine appreciation session, to share and discuss with us about wine. During the event, we will be sampling endless glasses of wines from Brown Brothers wine collection, with cheese platters to go along.

Not to worry even if you know nothing about wine. The aim of the event is for us to come together to learn something new about wine, so everyone is welcomed! It will be a casual and fun afternoon filled with endless glasses of wines, fun and company.

To join me at Asher BWS’s wine appreciation event, you just need to ‘like’ Asher BWS’s facebook page, and leave a comment in this post to tell us why you want to come for the wine appreciation event. The contest ends on 30 Apr 2359hrs. The selected readers will be notified by email.

Updated on 2 May // The 10 selected readers are Claus, Phoebe, Matilda, Wei Zhe, Kelly, Jo, Ian, Marcus, Shireen and Cel Wong.

Asher BWS is a website which offers the most comprehensive ranges of beer, wine and spirits products online. It aims to educate and encourage the appreciation of alcoholic beverages among consumers, and at the same time, provide convenience by delivering the products to your doorstep.