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With their striking blue labels, the wines of Sylvain Pataille are easily recognisable—even from afar. Since trying Sylvain’s Bourgogne Aligoté some five years ago, his wines are ones I have returned to time and time again. Much like his bottles, Sylvain is easily recognisable, with his head of
There is no doubt that Tokyo has one of the best natural wine scenes in the world, with a huge variety of wine bars and restaurants showcasing fantastic diversity within their wine lists. However, beyond this large metropolis, there are a number of other notable venues that definitely should not
With over 37 million residents, Tokyo has long been celebrated for its food and drink culture. It holds more Michelin stars than any other city and is home to everything from izakayas and highball bars to listening lounges and cocktail dens. Adding to this rich scene is Tokyo’s thriving
Until last October, Switzerland and Bern specifically was a place that hadn't been on my radar when it came to visiting let alone a trip that was focused on food and wine. Although on closer inspection why not? Bern is in close proximity to many of Switzerland'