Ch’ng Poh Tiong unveils the must-try wines at DFWE Singapore 2024

Until this date, Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) has only taken place in London, New York, and Shanghai.

The event’s Singapore debut marks a significant milestone for the country, now recognised as an influential global wine hub.

As part of the inaugural DFWE Singapore, taking place on 26 October 2024, Decanter will host a Grand Tasting.

Decanter’s trust in our “Little Red Dot” is echoed by the excitement of 57 exhibitors from around the world, with their pedigree, provenance, terroir, expertise, history, award-winning wines set to be a delight to taste at the event.

CH’NG Poh Tiong, DWWA Judge and Keeper of the Quaich

DFWE Singapore will spoil guests for choice. The abundance includes some precious gems waiting to be discovered, including:

Kabola Winery Unica 2019

Having finally visited Croatia last July (a belated trip originally thwarted by the Covid pandemic), I was immensely impressed with that country’s indigenous Posip and Malvasia white wines. The latter is more well-known from neighbouring Italy but Croatian Malvazija also rocks. Istria’s Kabola Winery shines a light.

Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2015

Having visited Cloudy Bay twice – the first time about 10 years ago – the world’s most famous Sauvignon Blanc outside Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume always thrills and tantalises. Can’t wait to discover how its prestige Te Koko 2015 evolves nearly a decade later.

Terrazas de los Andes Parcel Los Cerezos 2017

Argentina has carved out a unique niche with Malbec even if the varietal had once been more associated with