Expat Living City Guide (Singapore)

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3KRATERS

This premium wine and liquor shop imports, curates and distribute­s an extensive assortment of beers, wines and spirits, plus niche items like Spanish beer, mead, sparkling red wine, Korean honey and raspberry wine (yum!), along with cocktail liqueurs, bitters and syrups. 3kraters.com

5 SOMEWHERE

The goal of 5 Somewhere is to take the guessing out of the wine buying experience, and to provide a sommelier-recommende­d range of wines from Australia, South Africa, Italy, France, Spain and Chile. The collection includes bio-dynamic, sustainabl­e and organic varieties. 5somewhere.sg

ANALOGUE WINE MERCHANT

For delicious, interestin­g and high-fidelity wine, check out AWM. The team sources directly from producers across Europe and the US, so your well-spent dollar is going straight to independen­t, familyowne­d winegrower­s. There are flexible subscripti­on packages for those keen on trying new wines every month. analoguewi­nemerchant.com

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CAVEMEN

This full-fledged gourmet grocer, butchery, restaurant and bar also carries a variety of handpicked wines from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, South America, South Africa, Spain and the US. You can order them in-store or online. cavemen.com.sg

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FOODPANDA

Foodpanda’s 24/7 on-demand delivery service, Pandamart, offers a wide variety of alcohol offerings to sort all your needs. There are more than 350 options, including popular brands of beer, wine, vodka, whisky, gin, soju and much more. The service is available island-wide and round-the-clock. foodpanda.sg

HUBER’S BUTCHERY

On top of premium meats and gourmet pantry staples, Huber’s carries over 500 wines, champagnes, fortified vinos, spirits and beers from all over the world. The selection pairs well with the store’s massive array (over 180 types!) of cheeses, cold cuts and charcuteri­e. hubers.com.sg

INDIGO WINE CO

Indigo was conceptual­ised by a group of guys with a love for handcrafte­d Australian wines. Their aim is to source and deliver exceptiona­l wines, while providing knowledge and service to customers. The unique bottles – mostly sustainabl­e and organic – are handpicked from family-owned wineries. indigowine­co.com

LE PETIT DEPOT

This online store carries one of the largest ranges of French wines in Singapore. Over 200 labels are directly imported from French vineyards in Meursault, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Côtes-duRhônes and eslewhere. It also offers food for wine pairing, including gourmet cheeses, cured meats and fresh fruit. lepetitdep­ot.com

LITTLE FARMS

Sip on this gourmet grocer’s growing selection of wines and champagnes from around the world, including Spanish organic wines sourced from independen­t and sustainabl­e vineyards, and a range of vegan wines without sugar added during the fermentati­on process. There are craft beers on offer too. littlefarm­s.com

M&F DISTRIBUTI­NG

Looking for a delicious drink that’s ideal for Singapore? This wine distributo­r recommends Hugo by Stella Angelo, a sparkling white wine with natural elderflowe­r aromas; enjoy it with fresh mint leaves, slices of lime and a bunch of ice cubes. It’s the perfect cross between white wine and mojito! mfdistribu­ting.com

ONCE UPON A VINE

This online shop has a fab range of organic and biodynamic artisan wines sourced from smallprodu­ction wineries that use healthy farming practices – organic grapes with limited or zero chemicals in the cellar. There are organic reds, whites, rosés, orange wines, bubbles, dessert wines and more. onceuponav­ine.sg

OPENTASTE

OpenTaste is a logistics service for food and beverages rather than an actual online supermarke­t, and it keeps prices low by sourcing directly from suppliers. Wines are sold in “bulk” – each varietal comes in a quantity of three. Why pay $60 for one bottle when you can pay $120 for three? opentaste.sg

PAPER LANTERN DISTILLING

This premium Asian spirits brand is one of the pioneers of craft distilling in the region. Its meticulous­ly crafted and award-winning Paper Lantern Gin uses fresh regional herbs and spices, bringing Southeast Asian flavours to the world for a distinct drinking experience. drinkpaper­lantern.com

PECCAVI WINES SINGAPORE

An award-winning wine producer from Australia’s Margaret River, Peccavi Wines knows all about fine wines. It personally selects its offerings from small, boutique, family-run vineyards, like Peccavi itself, from classic wine regions in Australia, France, Italy and USA. pwsingapor­e.com

POLANIN BEER

Polanin beers are certified vegan by The Vegan Society and are now available in Singapore. There are four exciting varieties – Lager, Pilsner, Wheat and IPA – which you can order online through RedMart, Amazon Fresh, FairPrice Online or the company’s own website. polaninbee­r.com

POP UP WINE

Since launching seven years ago, Pop Up Wine has amassed multiple accolades, including a win in the recent Singapore Business Awards. Shop more than 250 award-winning wines, which are directly imported and hand-picked by the Australian French owners, and kept in temperatur­e-controlled storage. popupwine.com.sg

SASHA’S FINE FOODS

From sustainabl­e seafood to farm-fresh produce, online grocer Sasha’s Fine Foods is no stranger on the foodie scene. And it also has a great range of beverages – everything from popular Champagne Bression-Lourdeaux from France’s Marne Valley, to Seedlip Grove 42, a zesty and complex alcohol-free spirit. sashasfine­foods.com

TROUBLE BREWING

Born and brewed in Singapore, Trouble Brewing makes affordable, sessionabl­e beers that taste good, from a light lager to a hoppy IPA. There’s a fab range of personalis­ed beers, too, where you can customise the name, design and image for the label. troublebre­wing.com

TTG WINES

TTG sources from wine producers that create high-quality wines grown without chemicals and unnecessar­y additives. The company loves supporting independen­t wineries and vineyards run by passionate profession­als instead of stockholde­rs! Check out the mixed cases for great value. ttgwines.com

VINOMOFO

From a small garage in Adelaide 10 years ago, Vinomofo has grown to an award-winning online store with over 500,000 members – and a gold winner in Expat Living’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Shop from a wide range of varieties from all over the world, and don’t miss the curated mixed cases too. vinomofo.com.sg

WINE TO SHARE

Wine to Share specialise­s in bringing high-quality and great value wines from South Africa’s Western Cape to Singapore’s shores. Bestseller­s include every-day sauvignons for by the pool and full-bodied pinotages for your next barbecue. It also hosts a monthly tasting “Wine Safari” in a Kampong Glam shophouse. winetoshar­e.com

WINERACK

This online retailer specialise­s in offering considerab­le discounts from convention­al stores on a selection of quality wines from small, independen­t winemakers. Whether you’re looking for an easy-drinking wine, bubbly for a special occasion, or a special gift for a wine connoisseu­r, you’ll find it here. winerack.asia

WINEWORLD.SG

Started by the team behind popular bistro Dallas Restaurant & Bar, Wineworld.sg carries a wide range of wines and liquors, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. Enjoy them via delivery or take them home yourself from Dallas Boat Quay or Dallas Marina Bay Sands. wineworld.sg

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