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You’ve received an invite for a BBQ party from a client whose project you helped turned into a success, or from your boss who’s hoping you won’t leave him out of your Christmas prezzie list. What kind of wines do you bring to such a casual occasion? To help you pick the right party wines, CNA Lifestyle spoke to four wine experts: Kenny Leong, freelance wine journalist; Kelvin Tay, group sommelier mentor of The White Rabbit restaurant; and Ian Lim and Alvin Gho, co-owners of RVLT wine bar. READ: Best Thing We Ate This Week: Wagyu carpaccio at The White Rabbit WHAT KIND OF WINES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR AN OUTDOOR PARTY? Ian Lim (IL) and Alvin Gho (AG) : Many people love full-bodied red wines but aren’t aware that these wines have high levels of alcohol. Drinking them during a BBQ in our weather will probably leave you with a massive headache by the end of the party. We’d pick the Partida Creus Vinel-lo Blanco, a Spanish sparkling wine made from … [Read more...] about Firing up a BBQ party? Here’s how to choose the right wine

You’ve closed that important business deal, or earned a promotion. Your loved one has dropped you a hint about the upcoming birthday or anniversary. Your old classmates have asked for a reunion. A celebration is on the cards. Is champagne the de rigueur choice? To help you plan the perfect party, CNA Lifestyle spoke to five wine experts: Kenny Leong, freelance wine journalist; Kelvin Tay, group sommelier mentor of The White Rabbit restaurant; Lim Hwee Peng, wine educator and consultant; Gerald Lu, head sommelier of Praelum Wine Bistro; and Alice Wee, executive director of wine distributor Wine Clique. WHAT KIND OF WINES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR A CELEBRATORY OCCASION? Kelvin Tay (KT): Champagnes have always been the preferred wine for such an occasion. I am fond of the elegant Champage Devaux ‘Cuvée D’, which has a creamy texture, thanks to its high concentration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. If the guest doesn’t fancy a champagne, I’d recommend white wines from … [Read more...] about Planning a celebration? Here’s how to choose the right wine

Sharp suit? Check. Reservation at a fancy restaurant? Check. You are off to a power meeting with an important principal or client, and you want to channel your inner Don Draper. Things become a little tricky when the sommelier presents you with the wine list. You scan it and your mind is a blur, a seven-second lightspeed trip across the regions of the winemaking world. Is that a winery name? That French word is familiar but is that a silent consonant? What do I pick? READ: The White Rabbit celebrates its 10th birthday with old-school classics WHAT KIND OF WINES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO CONVEY HIS OR HER STATUS IN A POWER MEETING? Edwin Soon (ES): I’d recommend Bordeaux wines from top chateaus like Lafite, Margaux, Cheval Blanc, and d'Yquem. Burgundy Grand Crus from the appellations of Chambertin, Corton, Romanee-Conti would also work. Kenny Leong (KL): Bordeaux seems like a predictable choice, while Burgundy offers more intrigue and … [Read more...] about Meeting an important client for dinner? Here’s how to choose the right wine

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) logo The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has blacklisted and fined R&L Investments’ external auditor, under whose watch a rouge settlement clerk pulled off a long-running stock theft that led to the collapse of this stock brokerage house. In a press statement on Monday, the SEC announced that it had disqualified KL Siy & Associates (KLSA) from securing accreditation as external auditor, citing “gross negligence” over a scheme that resulted in the collapse of brokerage R&L Investments. In an order issued on July 21, the SEC’s Office of the General Accountant (OGA) effectively barred KLSA, along with its managing partner Kathleen Mary Siy and partner Arturo Sabino, from acting as external auditor of all entities regulated by the SEC. The SEC revoked Siy’s accreditation, which would have remained effective until September 6, with the expiration of KLSA’s conditional accreditation. Aside from its disqualification, … [Read more...] about SEC blacklists auditor of scammed brokerage