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

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Super Tuscan

The wines that broke Italy's rules — and changed fine wine forever.

02

Natural Wines

Orange, skin-contact, biodynamic — what they are and why they matter.

03

Food Pairing

The pairings that always work, and the rules worth breaking at your own table.

04

Wine 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.

Tuscany

Sangiovese · Super Tuscans · Carmignano

Piedmont

Nebbiolo · Barolo · Barbera

Champagne

Grower fizz · Pol Roger · Veuve Clicquot

Nahe

Riesling · Schlossgut Diel

Wachau

Grüner Veltliner · Smaragd

Sicily

Nero d'Avola · Arianna Occhipinti

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.

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Wine CurationFattoria dei Barbi — one of The Wine Monk's most treasured producers

 ·  1 min read

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A curated delivery of six bottles — Barco Reale, Morellino, Rosso di Montalcino, Barbera d'Alba and more — all u...

Read more
new-to-wineMonthly wine subscription plan — The Wine Monk Singapore

 ·  1 min read

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A monthly wine subscription isn't for everyone — until you realise it is. From SGD 100 value reds to SGD 500 mat...

Read more
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 ·  1 min read

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Read more
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 ·  1 min read

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Up to 40% off already great prices during Circuit Breaker. Stock up, use free wine storage, and keep the bottles...

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 ·  2 min read

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