The inaugural Wine Advocate’s Grand World Tour will make a five-city stop from February through March with Singapore as the final stop from 13 – 16 March. The world tour will begin in Beijing from 27 – 27 February followed by Shanghai (1 – 2 March), Hong Kong (4 – 6 March), Kuala Lumpur (8 – 9 March).
Robert Parker will be in Singapore 13 to 16 March where attendees can get up close and personal with him on a journey into the fascinating world of wine appreciation. Robert M. Parker, Jr. is the only wine writer/critic in history to be given the highest honors by two French presidents, an Italian president and the king of Spain.
A series of events have will be held at The Fullerton Hotel for the Singapore stop.
Up Close and Personal with Robert Parker
When: 13 March, 7pm
Price: US$10,000 per person (Minimum attendance of 10 before the event can commence)
Dine with Robert Parker and enjoy specially selected exclusive wines from Parker’s cellar in this intimate session while relishing the best Italian wines including Sassicaia 1985 and Lafite 1996.
Up Close and Personal with Robert Parker will also be held in other countries at US$10,000.
| Up Close and Personal with Robert Parker | |||
| City | Date | Venue | Wine Theme |
| Beijing | 26-Feb | Brian McKenna@The Courtyard | Vertical of Château Pétrus & Château Lafleur |
| Shanghai | 2-Mar | Four Season Hotel Pudong | 1982 Bordeaux |
| Hong Kong | 4-Mar | Island Shangri-La Hotel | Iconic Labels |
| Kuala Lumpur | 9-Mar | Hilton Sentral | Iconic Labels |
| Singapore | 13-Mar | The Fullerton Hotel | Best of Italy |
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Gala Hedonist’s Dinner
When: 14 March, 7pmPrice:
US$813 per person (US$650 for earl bird reservations before 5 February)
12 Italian wines from the Great Terroirs and Grapes of Italy will be matched with a five to eight-courser modern European dinner. Enjoy an intimate conversation with a famed wine personality from The Wine Advocate’s reviewer team, winemakers and vineyard owners, seated at every table. Savour classic wines such as Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2004 and Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia 2006.
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“Taste of Greatness Masterclass – The Iconic Wines of Piedmont, Italy”
When: 16 March, 11am
Price: US$400 per person (US$320 for early bird reservations till 5 February)
This masterclass focuses on a selection of Italy’s wines from Piedmont, known to produce renowned, noble and award-winning wines. Robert Parker, Lisa Perrotti-Browna and Monica Larner will be present as well as enjoy Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Red Label Riserva 2004 and Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja 2010 wines.
American Express Card Members enjoy priority booking privileges till 23 January for events across five cities before public tickets sale begins from 24 January.
