The Journal · Wine education
Learn to love wine,not just to buy it
Plain-spoken guides, real estate stories and pairings you'll actually use — the same knowledge we use to choose every bottle we sell.
Written & curated by The Wine Monk · Singapore, since 2014
Super Tuscan
The wines that broke Italy's rules — and changed fine wine forever.
02Natural Wines
Orange, skin-contact, biodynamic — what they are and why they matter.
03Food Pairing
The pairings that always work, and the rules worth breaking at your own table.
04Wine Curation
How we choose every bottle — the process, the critics, the taste tests.
Explore by place
A taste of where it's from
Every region tells its story in the glass. Read the guide, then shop the wines.
Pairing tool
What are you eating tonight?
Tell us the dish — the Monk will suggest a bottle from the cellar.
From the journal
Read & pour
Guides, regions and pairings — written to be read, designed to help you choose.
The Joys of Wine Delivery
A reflection on Saturday morning wine deliveries during Circuit Breaker — and how contact-less delivery changed the personal side of wine retail.
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The Joys of Wine Delivery
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Need help surviving the Circuit Breaker? We are here to help!
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Stay Home Drink Wine
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