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